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Round Lake Beach to keep eye on vandals
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/10/2010
An ongoing graffiti problem has prompted Round Lake Beach officials to take deterrence to the next level. The village board on Monday authorized spending about $6,800 for a portable digital camera to help curb a nagging and expensive situation in town. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/10/2010
An ongoing graffiti problem has prompted Round Lake Beach officials to take deterrence to the next level. The village board on Monday authorized spending about $6,800 for a portable digital camera to help curb a nagging and expensive situation in town. FULL STORY
Input sought on U of I extension office cuts
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/10/2010
Public input is being sought on ways to cut costs, yet continue to provide "high-impact" service, at University of Illinois extension offices. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/10/2010
Public input is being sought on ways to cut costs, yet continue to provide "high-impact" service, at University of Illinois extension offices. FULL STORY
Annual Lake Co. senior day to be leaner
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/9/2010
The annual senior recognition day coordinated by the Lake County Forest Preserve District will be shorter this year in an effort to save money. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/9/2010
The annual senior recognition day coordinated by the Lake County Forest Preserve District will be shorter this year in an effort to save money. FULL STORY
A 'Bittersweet' end to a Libertyville eyesore
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/9/2010
Demolition of a seemingly immovable object that has vexed Libertyville village leaders for more than two years began Monday. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/9/2010
Demolition of a seemingly immovable object that has vexed Libertyville village leaders for more than two years began Monday. FULL STORY
$5 million for Cuneo improvements
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/6/2010
A new era for the Cuneo Museum and Gardens will start with a $5 million upgrade that includes a permanent banquet facility. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/6/2010
A new era for the Cuneo Museum and Gardens will start with a $5 million upgrade that includes a permanent banquet facility. FULL STORY
Trash burning dropped from Lake Co. plan
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/5/2010
Burning garbage as an alternative to dumping it in landfills has been dropped as a possibility in Lake County for at least several years. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/5/2010
Burning garbage as an alternative to dumping it in landfills has been dropped as a possibility in Lake County for at least several years. FULL STORY
Retail-only areas pared in Vernon Hills
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/5/2010
Vernon Hills trustees informally have agreed to reduce the number of commercial areas subject to a ban on non-retail uses. The board two weeks ago approved a six-month moratorium on filling vacancies in designated areas along Route 60 and Milwaukee Avenue with anything other than uses that produced sales tax revenue. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/5/2010
Vernon Hills trustees informally have agreed to reduce the number of commercial areas subject to a ban on non-retail uses. The board two weeks ago approved a six-month moratorium on filling vacancies in designated areas along Route 60 and Milwaukee Avenue with anything other than uses that produced sales tax revenue. FULL STORY
Clean slate presents opportunity in 10th
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/4/2010
The dust has cleared in a furious primary election, and with no incumbent in the picture for the first time in a decade, both parties regard the 10th Congressional District seat as ripe for the taking. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/4/2010
The dust has cleared in a furious primary election, and with no incumbent in the picture for the first time in a decade, both parties regard the 10th Congressional District seat as ripe for the taking. FULL STORY
Dold, Seals will face off in 10th District
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/3/2010
Democrat Dan Seals will get a third chance at a 10th Congressional seat and newcomer Robert Dold upended a seasoned state legislator in Tuesday's GOP primary. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/3/2010
Democrat Dan Seals will get a third chance at a 10th Congressional seat and newcomer Robert Dold upended a seasoned state legislator in Tuesday's GOP primary. FULL STORY
Vernon Hills considers adjustments to non-retail ban
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/3/2010
Concern from building owners could lead to adjustments in a temporary ban on non-sales-tax businesses in commercial areas in Vernon Hills. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/3/2010
Concern from building owners could lead to adjustments in a temporary ban on non-sales-tax businesses in commercial areas in Vernon Hills. FULL STORY
Furious finish as 10th Congressional Dist. candidiates press on
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/2/2010
Voters in the 10th Congressional District who didn't see or hear any campaign-related materials over the weekend must have been out of town. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/2/2010
Voters in the 10th Congressional District who didn't see or hear any campaign-related materials over the weekend must have been out of town. FULL STORY
Museum move, office consolidation gains support
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/2/2010
A plan to spend $4.1 million for a vacant office building in Libertyville so far has gotten an enthusiastic response from Lake County Forest Preserve District commissioners. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 2/2/2010
A plan to spend $4.1 million for a vacant office building in Libertyville so far has gotten an enthusiastic response from Lake County Forest Preserve District commissioners. FULL STORY
Open 10th Congressional District seat draws interest
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/31/2010
Without an incumbent to defend the seat, candidates seeking their party's nomination for U.S. representative in the 10th Congressional District are plentiful. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/31/2010
Without an incumbent to defend the seat, candidates seeking their party's nomination for U.S. representative in the 10th Congressional District are plentiful. FULL STORY
New digs for Discovery Museum?
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/29/2010
The tree-lined setting is appropriate and the history interesting, but the building housing the Lake County Forest Preserve District's general office long has been considered inefficient. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/29/2010
The tree-lined setting is appropriate and the history interesting, but the building housing the Lake County Forest Preserve District's general office long has been considered inefficient. FULL STORY
Forest preserve headquarters, museum to consolidate
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/29/2010
A down real estate market could benefit the Lake County Forest Preserve District, which is pursuing the purchase of an office building in Libertyville to consolidate operations and relocate its Discovery Museum. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/29/2010
A down real estate market could benefit the Lake County Forest Preserve District, which is pursuing the purchase of an office building in Libertyville to consolidate operations and relocate its Discovery Museum. FULL STORY
Final project details frustrate Libertyville leaders
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/28/2010
With three new restaurants operating, Manchester Square in downtown Libertyville has been an active place. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/28/2010
With three new restaurants operating, Manchester Square in downtown Libertyville has been an active place. FULL STORY
Convention center pondered for former Lakehurst mall site
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/27/2010
Could the former Lakehurst Shopping Center site in Waukegan become the home of a $70 million convention center? The multipurpose center would host major conventions, trade shows, concerts, athletics and other events while creating 700 jobs. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/27/2010
Could the former Lakehurst Shopping Center site in Waukegan become the home of a $70 million convention center? The multipurpose center would host major conventions, trade shows, concerts, athletics and other events while creating 700 jobs. FULL STORY
New Libertyville shopping center coming, with a side of burgers
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/25/2010
One of the few new retail centers being built in the Lake County area is progressing in Libertyville, with an early summer opening planned. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/25/2010
One of the few new retail centers being built in the Lake County area is progressing in Libertyville, with an early summer opening planned. FULL STORY
Big money being raised in 10th District race
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/23/2010
Based on the abundance of campaign funds, voters in the 10th Congressional District can expect to face a torrent of political advertising next week. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/23/2010
Based on the abundance of campaign funds, voters in the 10th Congressional District can expect to face a torrent of political advertising next week. FULL STORY
Polar plunge popularity continues to grow
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/22/2010
Even at the outset, Waukegan's Polar Bear Plunge surprised the skeptics. The bosses were like, 'No one is going to jump in the water,' recalled David Motley, spokesman for the city and co-founder of the event. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/22/2010
Even at the outset, Waukegan's Polar Bear Plunge surprised the skeptics. The bosses were like, 'No one is going to jump in the water,' recalled David Motley, spokesman for the city and co-founder of the event. FULL STORY
Car incentive drew attention in Libertyville
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/22/2010
A $100 voucher didn't necessarily knock would-be car buyers off the fence, but the program launched last summer by Libertyville village leaders is being considered a success. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/22/2010
A $100 voucher didn't necessarily knock would-be car buyers off the fence, but the program launched last summer by Libertyville village leaders is being considered a success. FULL STORY
Waukegan concert to help local wounded vets
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/22/2010
Her son came back from Iraq without physical injuries, but when Anna Sherony heard about others who weren't as fortunate, a mission was born. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/22/2010
Her son came back from Iraq without physical injuries, but when Anna Sherony heard about others who weren't as fortunate, a mission was born. FULL STORY
Heavy lifting begins soon at Deer Grove preserve in Palatine
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/20/2010
The last part of a makeover at the Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine is scheduled to begin Thursday and patrons are being told to expect big changes. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/20/2010
The last part of a makeover at the Deer Grove Forest Preserve in Palatine is scheduled to begin Thursday and patrons are being told to expect big changes. FULL STORY
Lake Co. forest dist. to spend $35 million
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/20/2010
The Lake County Forest Preserve District is reloading with another $35 million coming its way for land purchases and other improvements. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/20/2010
The Lake County Forest Preserve District is reloading with another $35 million coming its way for land purchases and other improvements. FULL STORY
Volo volunteers share their love of nature
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/20/2010
You may have walked the nature trails at Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside knowing the area is a unique remnant of the glacial age 12,000 years ago. FULL STORY
By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald Staff
Posted 1/20/2010
You may have walked the nature trails at Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside knowing the area is a unique remnant of the glacial age 12,000 years ago. FULL STORY
