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Woodland Dist. 50 bus driver accused of molesting teen May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
A Woodland Elementary District 50 bus driver has been charged with molesting a teenage girl who isn't a student at Gurnee-based school system, authorities said. Kristin Miks, 32, of the 33000 block of Sunset Avenue in unincorporated Wildwood, faces two counts of criminal sexual assault and four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, Lake County sheriff's police Sgt. Sara Balmes announced Wednesday. Miks was freed after posting 10 percent of a $150,000 bond.
Job boot camp May 12, 2013 12:00 AM
State Rep. Sam Yingling and DeVry University will host a Job Boot Camp from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18 in the Epstein Room of the Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake.
Environmental round table: Apr 17, 2013 12:00 AM
State Rep. Sam Yingling will host an Earth Day Roundtable at 6 p.m. Monday, April 22, at the Byron Colby Barn, 1560 Jones Point Road in the Prairie Crossing community of Grayslake.
Community Shred Day on April 4 in Hainesville Mar 27, 2013 12:00 AM
A Community Shred Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. at State Rep. Sam Yingling's House District 62 office at 20 W. North St., Hainesville. It is free and available to District 62 residents.
Public safety roundtable: Mar 20, 2013 12:00 AM
State Rep. Sam Yingling will host a publis safety round-table from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, March 25 at his constituent office, 20 W. North St., Hainesville.
Yingling to open constitutent service office in Hainesville Feb 18, 2013 12:00 AM
State Rep. Sam Yingling is inviting constituents to join him for the opening of his new full-time constituent service office in Hainesville on Friday, Feb. 22.
Meet with Yingling: Feb 13, 2013 12:00 AM
House District 62 State Rep. Sam Yingling of Grayslake will meet with constituents during a visit to Honey Hill Coffee Company, 107 S. Main St., Wauconda, on Friday, Feb. 15 from 8 to 9 a.m.
State rep seeks advisers: Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
State Rep. Sam Yingling is looking for residents to join advisory committees to discuss legislation being considered in the House and to help develop new legislation that can be introduced in the spring session.
Images: The Week in Pictures Jan 20, 2013 12:00 AM
This edition of The Week in Pictures features school programs including historical reenactments and invention contests, as well as people dealing with the coldest day of the year.
Images: Photo Contest Finalists Jan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Each week you submit your favorite photo. We pick the best of the bunch and select 12 finlaists. Here are the finalists for the week of January 14th.
Coffee with Yingling: Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
State Rep. Sam Yingling will meet with constituents and listen to their thoughts during a visit to Something's Brewing, 82 Center St., Grayslake, on Tuesday, Jan. 22 from 8 to 9:30 a.m.
Remembering Lake County residents who died this year Dec 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Several well-known Lake County residents died in 2012, leaving behind impressive accomplishments and years of service as their legacy. The list includes politicians, philanthropists, historians and even a newspaper reporter, each of whom had a lasting influence on communities across the county.
Wildwood woman pleads guilty in fatal Waukegan accident Dec 10, 2012 12:00 AM
A Wildwood woman will spend 30 months in periodic imprisonment after pleading guilty to aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol in Lake County court. Kristin Miller, 41, of the 52000 block of John Mogg Road, will also spend four years on probation for being intoxicated while driving when she struck a car driven by Freddie Adams-Dotson, 48, of the 3000 block of Norma Lane. Adams-Dotson was killed in the crash.
Images: Photo Contest Finalists Dec 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Each week you submit your favorite photo. We pick the best of the bunch and select 12 finlaists. Here are the finalists for the week of December 3rd.
Various factors led to Democratic wins in Lake County races Nov 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Democrats get hammered for just about everything wrong in Springfield yet they pulled off two major victories in Lake County, with Sam Yingling upsetting incumbent Republican state Rep. Sandy Cole and Melinda Bush grabbing a vacant seat that last had been Republican. Observers say the candidates were very hard working and sincere in a desire to get something done in Springfield.
Bush edges Neal to win 31st state Senate seatNov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
The Democrats took back the 31st state Senate seat as Melinda Bush edged Republican Joe Neal in a see-saw race. Unofficial totals had Bush with 42,097 votes to 39,945 for Neal for the seat covering northern and parpart of central Lake County formerly held by Suzi Schmidt, who did not run for reelection.
Sam Yingling upsets Sandy Cole for 62nd state House seatNov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
A strong grass-roots campaign and party support propelled Democrat Sam Yingling to an upset victory Tuesday over incumbent Republican in the 62nd state House District. With ballots in all 63 precincts counted, unofficial results showed Yingling defeated Cole 20,837 to 16,833. The count gave Yingling 55 percent of the vote. It also includes early votes and vote by mail totals.
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.
Political parties see opportunity, pour money into open state Senate 31 race Oct 29, 2012 12:00 AM
With the seat open, the 31st state Senate race to replace Republican Suzi Schmidt has drawn great interest from the respective parties. Between them, Democrat Melinda Bush and Republican Joe Neal have raised more than $1 million. "This is a targeted race," said Kent Redfield, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Illinois Springfield. "The legislative leaders ... have taken an interest in the race so you have a lot of money," being contributed.
Candidates for 62nd House seat agree pension system needs reformOct 22, 2012 12:00 AM
The state's pension systems need reform but neither candidate running for state representative in District 62 believes shifting the burden to local taxpayers is the answer. Incumbent Republican Sandy Cole, who is seeking a fourth term, is challenged by Avon Township Supervisor Sam Yingling. Both are from Grayslake.