Lake County
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‘She always put residents first’: Vernon Hills mourns loss of former Mayor Barbara WilliamsJul 23, 2024 7:43 pm - Barb Williams, long-time Vernon Hills trustee, mayor and community supporter died last week at age 80.
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Festivals July 26 to Aug. 1: County fairs, Algonquin Founders’ Days, Streamwood Summer Celebration and moreJul 22, 2024 5:50 pm - Mark your calendars for the Lake, DuPage, McHenry and Kendall County fairs, Algonquin Founders’ Days, Streamwood Summer Celebration and more happening this week.
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Aqua Illinois issues boil order for Hawthorn Woods customersJul 21, 2024 7:50 pm - Aqua Illinois water customers in Hawthorn Woods are being urged to boil their water before drinking, or use bottled water instead, in the wake of a broken water main.
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Mundelein man facing multiple felony charges after drug stingJul 19, 2024 5:38 pm - A Mundelein man is facing several felony charges involving the sale of fentanyl and other drugs following a monthslong investigation, authorities said.
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What’s behind one suburb’s 184% increase in DUI arrests? ‘Unwavering commitment’Jul 18, 2024 5:43 pm - West Chicago increased its focus on arresting drunk drivers last year. The result? Nearly triple the arrests in 2023 compared to 2022.
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Lane closures planned for Route 22 resurfacingJul 18, 2024 11:12 am - Daytime intermittent lane closures will be required for resurfacing on Route 22 from County Line Road in Fox River Grove to west of Rand Road (Route 12) in Lake Zurich beginning Monday, July 29, weather permitting.
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Reuse & Recycle-O-Rama in Hainesville SaturdayJul 18, 2024 9:44 am - Reuse & Recycle-O-Rama will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at Hainesville village hall, 100 N. Hainesville Road. The free event is for household items ...
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Police: Man beat pregnant girlfriend, led police on chase that caused 4-vehicle crashJul 18, 2024 5:47 pm - A Zion man is in custody after authorities said he attacked his pregnant girlfriend and then led police on a high-speed chase that resulted in a four-vehicle crash near Gurnee.
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Car Fun on 21 returns to Libertyville for 21st seasonJul 17, 2024 6:58 am - MainStreet Libertyville’s Car Fun on 21 will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Cook Park, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave.
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McHenry man identified as driver killed in crash with commuter train Monday in InglesideJul 16, 2024 7:13 pm - A man killed when his vehicle was struck by a commuter train Monday has been identified as Randy Koppen of McHenry.