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Forest board to meet Tuesday Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The Lake County Forest Preserve District board will meet Tuesday to discuss purchasing pet waste pickup bags, buying tree fencing and other issues.
New Lake County stormwater chairman named Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
Bannockburn Village President Jim Barkemeyer has been named chairman of the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission board, succeeding Stevenson Mountsier, who stepped down from the county board in 2012.
County officials to gather Friday: Jan 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Lake County Board members will meet Friday in a committee-of-the-whole session to discuss their strategic plan and to review the agenda for next week’s board meeting.
Chairman: Lake County Board ‘best place to serve’ Dec 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Only 30 years old, Aaron Lawlor has spent a third of his life in political office. Recently named the chairman of the Lake County Board, Lawlor talked to the Daily Herald about why he ran for the post, his goals and his political aspirations. "I've never had a problem holding my own regardless of my age. We need leaders who bring diverse perspectives and work toward better outcomes for our county," he said.
Lake County Board meets Tuesday Dec 6, 2012 12:00 AM
The Lake County Board will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, to approve committee assignments and discuss other business.
Route 53 extension a top priority for new Lake County Board chairmanDec 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Lake County Commissioner Aaron Lawlor was elected the new county board chairman this morning following a vote by its members. He replaces Commissioner David Stolman of Buffalo Grove, who opted not to seek another term. "I am so grateful to lead this body," Lawlor said. "There's a lot of change on this board today, but our priorities remain the same."
Aaron Lawlor’s speech to the county board Dec 3, 2012 12:00 AM
This is the text of Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor's acceptance speech.
Aaron Lawlor to challenge David Stolman for Lake County Board leadership Nov 29, 2012 12:00 AM
Aaron Lawlor, the Lake County Board's youngest member, will challenge one of its most experienced members for the chairmanship during a special meeting Monday, officials have confirmed. The faceoff between the two Republicans will be the first interparty showdown for the big chair since 1998, when the GOP's James LaBelle unseated Chairman Robert L. Grever.
Lake County board approves loan for courthouse project Nov 21, 2012 12:00 AM
The Lake County Board on Tuesday approved a proposal to borrow up to $90 million to expand the main courthouse in downtown Waukegan and the juvenile justice center near Vernon Hills.
7 Lake County Board members, other officials honored for service Nov 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Seven outgoing Lake County Board members were honored for their service Tuesday, the last meeting before newly elected officials take over next month. Three countywide politicians were similarly honored. County Clerk Willard Helander read resolutions that detailed the accomplishments of each of the departing commissioners.
Lake County paratransit service: Nov 16, 2012 12:00 AM
Lake County Board officials are considering a plan that would expand paratransit services in Antioch, Avon, Fremont, Grant, Lake Villa and Wauconda townships.
Lake County courthouse expansion plan moving forward Nov 13, 2012 12:00 AM
A planned multimillion-dollar expansion of Lake County's main courthouse could trigger an economic and employment boom in downtown Waukegan, proponents said Tuesday. The proposal calls for the county to borrow up to $90 million to help fund the construction of new courtrooms, the renovation of existing courtrooms and other improvements.
GOP retains majority on Lake County Board Nov 11, 2012 12:00 AM
Despite big wins by Democratic candidates across the suburbs, control of the Lake County Board will remain in Republican hands. Because of redistricting and a remapping process that shrunk the board from 23 to 21 members, every seat was up for election last week. When the ballots were counted, 13 Republicans and eight Democrats were victorious.
Newcomers elected as Lake County coroner, circuit court clerk Nov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Democrat Thomas Rudd will be Lake County's next coroner, edging Republican Steve Newton in Tuesday's election. In other countywide races, Keith Brin won the race for Circuit Court Clerk and Mary Ellen Vanderventer won re-election as Recorder of Deeds.
Hot races to watch in Lake CountyNov 5, 2012 12:00 AM
Lake County voters will decide some particularly close races on Election Day. Key races include State Senate District 31, House District 59, House District 62, Lake County State's Attorney and Lake County Board District 13. Here's a look at those contests.
Lake County candidate Carbone has criminal past under different name Oct 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Lake County board candidate Michael Carbone has a criminal history, but not by the name he’s known in his capacity as a Grayslake school board member. Lake County circuit court records show Carbone was Michael R. Jorudd of unincorporated Ingleside when he pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Fox Lake in 2006. He was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. “I never had to do one day of the 30 days of that jail time,” Carbone said Thursday.
Grace period registration Oct 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Grace period registration for the Nov. 6 General Elections ends Saturday, Nov. 3.
Tax hike claim on political ad stirs debate in 31st state Senate race Oct 20, 2012 12:00 AM
A claim of being a "tax and spend politician" in campaign literature has riled Melinda Bush, a Democrat running for the 31st District state Senate seat in northern and central Lake County. Republican opponent Joe Neal says the facts are documented. The seat is open as incumbent Suzi Schmidt is not running for reelection.
Lake County Board candidates offer ideas for forest preserveOct 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidates for the Lake County Board's 19th District seat agree that it may make sense in the future to have two separate bodies governing the county board and the forest preserve district. Until then, 19th district incumbent Craig Taylor of Lake Zurich and challenger Deborah Barry of Deer Park both have various ideas of what to do to improve the forest preserve.
Dold, Schneider discuss bipartisanship, health care reform Oct 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Republican Rep. Robert Dold told a packed auditorium Sunday he has been one of the most independent members of Congress since he was elected in 2010. Democratic challenger Brad Schneider argued he was the candidate who would work with both parties to get things done in Washington. The 10th Congressional candidates debated in a League of Women Voters forum Sunday at Lake Forest High School.