Third Lake
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Arlington Heights mom recalls scene of son's fatal accidentJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Muffled sniffles accompanied a poised Melanie Diamond Tuesday as she quietly described for a Cook County courtroom a parent's worst nightmare. Hers unfolded July 23, 200...
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13-year-old drowns in Lake MichiganJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - A 13-year-old Waukegan boy drowned in Lake Michigan after going swimming with friends Tuesday night, officials said. Johnny Garcia of Waukegan was swimming with two frie...
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Lake Co. forest ranger decorated for saving boy's lifeJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - A Lake County Forest Preserve District ranger was decorated Tuesday for saving a boy's life during the recent Des Plaines River Canoe Marathon. Esteban Gomez, a nearly 3...
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Nature a loser in budget cuts, advocates sayJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - A $14 million budget cut will threaten Illinois' outdoor resources and limit public choices for inexpensive recreation and entertainment in tough economic times, environ...
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Lake Co. voters to face $185 million land-buy question this NovemberJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Lake County voters will decide in November whether the forest preserve district should borrow $185 million for future land purchases and the development of its preserves...
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Water issue still bubbling in Hawthorn WoodsJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Hawthorn Woods officials say the village has removed obstacles to allow Lake County government to build an upgraded water system for the 224-home Glennshire subdivision....
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Gates open on 80th annual Lake County FairJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - The 80th annual Lake County Fair officially opened at 11 a.m. Tuesday. It was a bittersweet moment for some, as Tuesday marked the official start of the last fair in its...
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Waukegan couple pleads guilty to pot saleJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - A pair of Waukegan residents were placed on probation Tuesday after admitting they tried to sell a half-pound of marijuana to a Lake County sheriff's informant. Emily Sa...
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Motorcyclist injured on Tri-State rampJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - A motorcyclist was injured turning onto the Tri-State Tollway from Route 120 in Gurnee, Lake County Sheriff officials said. Officials said the unnamed, 35-year-old ride...
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How to save on gasJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - Cost-conscious motorists can make their gas last longer by slowing down, being patient and not idling. These are some of the tips from the U.S. Department of Energy's of...