Lake County
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Should Cook County dissolve its four suburban mosquito abatement districts?Apr 19, 2025 1:00 pm - A new report from the Civic Federation calling for the elimination of four suburban mosquito abatement districts is gaining traction with some Cook County Board members after an inspector general’s investigation calls on leadership at one district to resign.
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Five boys in three years: Long Grove mom delivers rare set of spontaneous tripletsApr 19, 2025 12:45 pm - A team at Advocate Children’s Hospital successfully delivered spontaneous triplets — Levi, Jackson and Mason — born to Stephanie Epstein of Long Grove. Two of the boys are identical twins, while the third is fraternal — a rare and more complex type of triplet pregnancy.
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‘A very aggressive schedule’: Design for new Libertyville police facility underwayApr 18, 2025 8:46 pm - The design process is underway for a new police station in Libertyville, four years after an evaluation to replace the aging, cramped facility began.
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Barrington wastewater treatment facility upgrade moving forwardApr 18, 2025 8:43 pm - Barrington is moving forward with final design engineering for long-awaited upgrades to its wastewater treatment facility at 302 N. Raymond Ave.
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Celebrate nature, sustainability and conservation at Earth Day eventApr 18, 2025 4:19 pm - The Adler Arts Center, 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville will host its annual Earth Day event from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26.
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The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts a Vernal Pool Hike April 26Apr 18, 2025 3:44 pm - Learn about vernal pools which host frogs, fairy shrimp and toads during the Land Conservancy of McHenry County’s Vernal Pool Hike in Harvard on Saturday, April 26.
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Football: From Rolling Meadows to Libertyville, here’s a look at new coaches in northwest suburbsApr 18, 2025 2:40 pm - There are several new high school football coaches in the suburbs, and they’re already getting started with their teams.
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AgeGuide hosts urgent Advocacy Breakfasts as federal cuts threaten lifesaving aging servicesApr 18, 2025 2:36 pm - AgeGuide is hosting advocacy events to protect senior services facing cuts. The breakfasts are designed to urge advocates to take action before legislators finalize spending.
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$2.57 million bid award for second phase of Lake Villa District Library’s outdoor space planApr 18, 2025 2:08 pm - At $2.57 million, Boller Construction of Waukegan has been selected as the lowest responsible bidder for the second phase of the Lake Villa District Library’s outdoor space plan.
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library launched in Lake County to inspire young readersApr 18, 2025 12:58 pm - A milestone in early childhood education was celebrated this week in Vernon Hills with the official launch of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Lake County.