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Lake County approves ‘challenging’ budget due to rising insurance costs

By Joseph States
Nov 12, 2026 12:10 pm - The Lake County Board approved a “challenging” budget during Tuesday’s meeting, as the county faces financial headwinds from insurance cost increases.
Officials: Gates appeared to be working when fatal Amtrak crash occurred

By Marni Pyke
Nov 12, 2026 11:18 am - Initial reports indicate that railroad crossing gates were deployed when an Amtrak train collided with a vehicle on the tracks in Western Springs Wednesday, killing two children.
PADS of Elgin takes top prize at Seigle Foundation’s Trivia Night

Submitted by Seigle Foundation
Nov 12, 2026 9:01 am - The Seigle Foundation hosted its 2026 Grantee Reception and Trivia Night at Elgin's Hemmens Cultural Center, where PADS of Elgin won first place and $2,000 in a trivia competition among 25-plus nonprofit organizations.
Higher cost won’t delay long-sought Deerfield Road improvement project

By Mick Zawislak
Nov 11, 2026 5:27 pm - Tree clearing and other advance work for the long-sought reconstruction of Deerfield Road in southern Lake County is expected to begin in December.
Small cars, big possibilities: Harper College students help children gain independence

Submitted by Harper College News Bureau
Nov 11, 2026 5:06 pm - Harper College students recently put their skills to work to help young children with physical disabilities explore their world more independently during the college’s fi...
Kane County Board OKs more reallocations of COVID-19 relief funds, as spending deadline approaches

By Molly Morrow
Nov 11, 2026 1:16 pm - The Kane County Board is reallocating some more COVID-19 relief funds to things like county HVAC projects, as the deadline to spend these funds approaches.
Dundee Township Park District announces new executive director

By Gloria Casas
Nov 11, 2026 1:13 pm - Tim Howe, director of parks and recreation for Villa Park, has been named the new executive director of Dundee Township Park District.
Cook County reminds veterans about expanded exemptions and benefits available

Submitted by Office of Cook County Treasurer
Nov 11, 2026 11:06 am - This Veterans Day, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is reminding veterans and their families about expanded Illinois property tax exemptions that provide financial relief in recognition of their service.
Marklund slates 31st annual Top Hat Ball for Feb. 6

By Dawn Lassiter-Brueske, Marklund
Nov 10, 2026 10:11 pm - Marklund’s 31st annual Top Hat Ball is set for Feb. 6 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile. The fundraiser has black-and-white themed activities, and silent and live auctions. It has generated over $14 million in net proceeds since inception.
Scout Motors dealership plan gets informal thumbs-up in Vernon Hills

By Mick Zawislak
Nov 10, 2026 4:43 pm - A proposal to revive and expand the long vacant Bally Total Fitness building fronting Route 60 west of Deerpath Drive as a build-to-order dealership for Scout vehicles has the informal support of village leaders.

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