Vernon Hills
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Amid disaster, countless acts of kindness, resilienceJul 30, 2017 4:00 am - It rained and rained, and then it rained again. Homes invaded by cold, muddy water. An army of sandbaggers. Boat rescues. And resilience. Nearly two weeks of storms — fr...
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Lake County Fair goes out with a bangJul 30, 2017 1:00 am - It's easy to say Sunday's Lake County Fair went out with a bang - the final Grandstand Arena event was the Crashfest Demolition Derby. Crashfest included team demolition...
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Mix of entertainment at Lake County FairJul 29, 2017 1:00 am - The Lake County Fair provided an eclectic mix of entertainment Saturday that included a livestock auction, pie eating contest and a variety of music. The Pro Rodeo Stamp...
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With Chain O' Lakes closed for boating, waterfront businesses losing millionsJul 29, 2017 1:00 am - Floodwaters along the Chain O' Lakes and Fox River are not only damaging residents' homes and property in places such as Fox Lake and Antioch, they're costing businesses...
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What you need to know about sump pumpsJul 29, 2017 12:00 am - As floodwater approaches, a key weapon in keeping it out of your house is a functioning sump pump. But three generations of making sure basements remain dry has taught M...
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Wanted North Chicago man apprehendedJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - A North Chicago man wanted on felony charges was taken into custody this week in Rolling Meadows, the Lake County Sheriff's Office announced Friday. On Monday, the Lake ...
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Lake Children's Advocacy Center to celebrate 30th anniversaryJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - The Lake County Children's Advocacy Center in Gurnee will celebrate its 30th anniversary Aug. 2. A gathering is planned for 11:30 a.m. at the center, 123 N. O'Plaine Roa...
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Waukegan man arrested on warrant FridayJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - A Waukegan man has been arrested after police say he failed to appear in court last month for a domestic battery case in Waukegan and violated sex offender registry rule...
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab golf outing Aug. 12 in Vernon HillsJul 28, 2017 1:00 am - The 28th annual charity golf outing to benefit the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab will be held Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Vernon Hills municipal golf course, 291 Evergreen Drive...
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Stop Foodborne Illness hosts second annual benefit at Empirical BreweryJul 27, 2017 11:00 pm - Help support a good cause while you enjoy delicious craft beer at Stop Foodborne Illness' second annual benefit. Held from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Emp...