Lake County
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Cash for concerts, roads in new $6.9 million Deer Park budgetApr 17, 2026 2:16 pm - A new summer concert series, roadwork and stormwater drainage improvements are among the projects funded in Deer Park’s budget for the next fiscal year.
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Softball: Johnson fans 13, leads Mundelein over StevensonApr 16, 2026 9:38 pm - Mundelein vs. Stevenson is always a North Suburban rivalry matchup. However, after the Mustangs upset the top-seeded Patriots in last season’s Class 4A sectional semifina...
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Libertyville board clears way for construction of new, $32 million police stationApr 16, 2026 5:54 pm - The Libertyville village board this week cleared the way for construction of a new, $32.4 million police station, considered the largest single public project in village history.
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Mendocino Farms restaurant chain opening in Vernon HillsApr 16, 2026 2:59 pm - Mendocino Farms, a fast-casual restaurant known for farm-fresh crafted sandwiches and salads, is opening its first suburban Chicago location Tuesday in Vernon Hills.
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Will get worse before it gets better: Flood warning for Fox River from Johnsburg to St. CharlesApr 16, 2026 1:04 pm - The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning until further notice for the Fox River, stretching from Johnsburg to Red Gate Road in St. Charles.
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Volo Museum’s Titanic exhibit floods on anniversary of ship’s sinkingApr 16, 2026 9:57 am - On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, waters also troubled the Volo Museum, as its Titanic exhibit was flooded after Tuesday night’s storms.
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Boys volleyball: Libertyville shakes off slow start, sweeps Lake ZurichApr 15, 2026 9:11 pm - Experience paid off in a big way for Libertyville Wednesday night at Lake Zurich. Led by seniors Lukas Slesers, Nate Knight and Jackson Kern, the Wildcats shook off some ...
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Mundelein parks, Morton Arboretum receive $200,000 tourism grantsApr 15, 2026 7:19 pm - Efforts to revitalize Mundelein’s Diamond Lake Beach and upgrade the Morton Arboretum’s popular “Illumination” holiday display received a significant boost Tuesday in the form of $200,000 grants each from the state.
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Weber, Thomas help represent the ladies at Lake County Senior ShootoutApr 15, 2026 4:57 pm - When only four girls showed up for the Lake County Shootout, they joined the boys instead... and one of them became an MVP.
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Antioch teacher teaches top five in national competitionApr 15, 2026 3:44 pm - Brianna Emerson, a second grade teacher and Antioch native, has surged into the "Top 10" in the national America’s Favorite Teacher competition.