Island Lake
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Child spots neighbor's Wauconda home on fire, helps get firefighters on sceneAug 19, 2018 1:00 am - An alert child who spotted smoke coming from a neighbor's Wauconda home Sunday morning helped firefighters get on the scene quickly and prevent significant damage, autho...
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Fred Fest raises money for prairie restoration along the Fox RiverAug 18, 2018 1:00 am - The Fox River Forest Preserve in Port Barrington hosted the sixth annual Fred Fest Saturday. It featured a diverse lineup of local bands, food, drinks and family-friendl...
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Car show Sept. 8 at College of Lake County supports scholarshipsAug 18, 2018 1:00 am - Cool cars of various types will be on display at the College of Lake County Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The public is invited to check them out at the Techs...
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CLC names Richard Ammon, Ed.D., as dean of Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences divisionAug 18, 2018 1:00 am - The College of Lake County has named Richard Ammon, Ed.D., as dean of the Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences division. Dr. Ammon has more than 23 years of hi...
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Are you in good enough shape to be an FBI agent? We took the test.Aug 17, 2018 5:30 am - Like most everyone we've known on the cops beat, we sometimes find ourselves wondering what it's like on the other side of the badge and whether we have what it takes to...
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Aqua Illinois proceeding with $2.5 million project in Hawthorn WoodsAug 17, 2018 1:00 am - Work on a project intended to improve water service for customers in Hawthorn Woods continues, although there are a few more months to completion. An above ground water ...
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Founder of therapeutic equestrian center in Lake Forest was loyal friend, philanthropistAug 17, 2018 1:00 am - Friends described Nick Coyne as an amazing philanthropist, a loyal friend and devoted father, who would give the shirt off his back to a person in need. Coyne, founder ...
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College of Lake County grad discusses his long career and current project 'A Shayna Maidel'Aug 16, 2018 11:00 pm - All his life, Charles Stransky wanted to be an actor. Mostly, that's what he's done. "I never learned to wait on tables, drive a cab or tend bar," joked Stransky, refer...
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Island Lake Lions offer free corn at 60th annual Cornfest Aug. 19Aug 16, 2018 1:00 am - The Island Lake Lions will host their 60th annual Cornfest from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19, at Water Tower Park. The main attraction of the festival is free sweet co...
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Flooding controls need to be part of Foxconn, agency saysAug 16, 2018 1:00 am - A chorus of concern grew louder this week over potential impacts of the huge Foxconn development on flooding and water quality downstream along the Des Plaines River. Wh...