Lake County
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Would tax break for the Bears mean tax hike for homeowners?Jan 25, 2026 7:52 am - Supporters of legislation that would give the Bears a big property tax break at Arlington Park claim that, if designed properly, surrounding residents’ taxes could go down. But critics remain skeptical.
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Boys basketball: Benet downs Warren in rematch of last year’s state championship gameJan 24, 2026 11:13 pm - Jayden Wright was savoring the moment Saturday night, his last time playing in what he called the state’s best shootout in front of a full house in his home Benet gym. It...
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Pritzker calls for abolishing ‘Trump’s ICE’ after fatal shooting in MinnesotaJan 24, 2026 5:47 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker called for the abolition of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a federal agent shot and killed a man in Minnesota. Pritzker qualified his statement, saying “It's time to abolish Trump’s ICE.”
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Top dogs compete in show at Lake County FairgroundsJan 24, 2026 5:42 pm - The Lake County Fairgrounds was filled with man’s best friends and their owners as they vied for top honors at the Cool Cluster Dog Show this frigid Saturday in January.
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Why pro-Israel lobbying group has been targeted by progressive candidatesJan 24, 2026 2:23 pm - A pro-Israel lobbying group has become a political target for progressive congressional candidates hoping to represent the North, West and Northwest suburbs.
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Firefighters contain Wheeling apartment building fire early SaturdayJan 24, 2026 1:23 pm - A fire broke out in a Wheeling apartment on Saturday morning, but firefighters were able to extinguish it before it spread to the rest of the building.
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Boys basketball: Cary-Grove stays perfect in FVC, snaps Crystal Lake South’s 9-game streakJan 24, 2026 10:09 am - Cary-Grove forward Adam Bauer said he and his basketball team wanted to put away Crystal Lake South early in Friday night’s Fox Valley Conference showdown. The Trojans al...
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Long Grove paramedics, dispatcher honored for life-saving efforts at cardiac arrest callJan 23, 2026 11:43 pm - Six Long Grove Fire District personnel and a dispatcher were recently honored for their life-saving measures performed last November on Terri Basler of Crystal Lake.
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Girls basketball LePage, Crystal Lake South drive past Cary-Grove for key FVC winJan 23, 2026 9:51 pm - Three Crystal Lake South players – Makena Cleary, Laken LePage and Gaby Dzik – sent their first 3-point shots through the net Friday night in a key Fox Valley Conference ...
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Norwegian National League offering scholarshipsJan 23, 2026 5:04 pm - The Norwegian National League of Chicago offers scholarships and cash prizes for students of Norwegian heritage in the Chicago area. Scholarships include $1,500 for business majors, $1,000 for high school seniors, and heritage awards for essay and art contests.