Lake County
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Full House Resorts and American Place Casino name Mario Maesano as assistant general managerMar 23, 2026 11:34 am - American Place Casino had announced that veteran gaming executive Mario Maesano has joined the organization as the assistant general manager, bringing more than 25 years of experience in the gaming and hospitality industry.
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Libertyville seeks input to guide Riverside Park planMar 23, 2026 10:39 am - Libertyville is seeking input to develop a master plan that will guide design and potential grant applications for Riverside Park, 700 Riverside Drive.
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One hurt in vehicle fire late Sunday in LakemoorMar 23, 2026 9:46 am - Investigators are trying to determine what caused a vehicle to ignite Sunday night in Lakemoor, injuring one occupant.
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(Almost) freezing for a reason: More than 150 take the polar plunge in Fox LakeMar 22, 2026 5:51 pm - More than 150 swimmers braved cold water and gusting winds Sunday to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois during the Fox Lake Polar Plunge.
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Sheriff: Antioch man fired shotgun toward fishermen using his private pondMar 22, 2026 4:11 pm - A 76-year-old Antioch man is behind bars facing allegations he fired a shotgun near fishermen who were in a boat on his private pond Saturday night.
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Legendary DJ Dick Biondi subject of loving fan’s documentaryMar 22, 2026 3:12 pm - Anyone who grew up in Chicago area in the 1960s and tucked a transistor radio under their pillow at bedtime will remember the voice of Dick Biondi. Now he is the subject of a documentary.
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Share your community event featured in the Daily Herald’s Summer Fun & Getaways GuideMar 22, 2026 2:54 pm - The Daily Herald is taking submissions for its Summer Fun & Getaways guide, which features suburban events from mid-May through Labor Day including festivals, movies in the park, fireworks, parades, bike rides, art shows, carnivals, and concerts.
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Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi lost big where property taxes in city, suburbs soaredMar 22, 2026 11:40 am - The frustration Cook County homeowners feel about rising property taxes came out loud and clear in Tuesday’s race for county assessor — losing incumbent Fritz Kaegi performed the poorest in areas hardest hit by rising property taxes, helping pave the way for Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes’ surprising victory.
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Man who threatened to bomb Huntley High School sent to prison for battering nurseMar 22, 2026 10:45 am - A McHenry County man convicted in 2024 of threatening to bomb Huntley High School has been sentenced to three years in prison for the battery of a nurse in McHenry.
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Officials warn of scam demanding payment for Cook County traffic violations through QR codeMar 21, 2026 4:23 pm - The Cook County Clerk’s office and multiple police departments are warning residents of a scam circulating that falsely claims a court order requiring payment for traffic violations.