Lake County
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1 killed, 2 others hospitalized after pre-dawn crash in Barrington HillsJul 25, 2026 2:34 pm - Police said speed appeared to be a “contributing factor” in an early morning crash that killed a teenager and injured two other people Saturday in Barrington Hills.
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Antioch again delays proposed Veterans Memorial site decision: ‘They keep moving the goalposts’Jul 25, 2026 2:11 pm - Two motions that would have effectively moved the location of a proposed Veterans Memorial from a wetlands site were tabled Wednesday by the Antioch Village Board.
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‘When in doubt, stay out’: Experts warn about potential toxic algal blooms in local watersJul 25, 2026 12:15 pm - Local and state experts warn: Keep yourself and pets out of algae-laden waterways. because sometimes, where there is algae, there are also toxin-emitting bacteria.
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‘Investing in an experience’: $5 million interior upgrades at Hawthorn mall part of broader reinvestmentJul 25, 2026 8:00 am - As the sweeping redevelopment of the Hawthorn mall property in Vernon Hills continues with new restaurants, luxury apartments and more, a $5 million investment inside the traditional mall is underway.
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The Biz Week That Was: New cancer care center gains approval, massage parlor moratorium, and food truck raceJul 25, 2026 7:19 am - Former Motorola building saved from demolition proposed for residential use in Schaumburg The residential conversion of the last Motorola office building left in Sch...
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Five local youth athletes head to Ireland for Obstacle Course Racing World ChampionshipsJul 24, 2026 7:48 pm - Five Chicago area youth athletes will represent Team USA at the OCR World Championships in Limerick, Ireland on Aug. 6-9, where nearly 5,000 athletes from 70 countries will compete in obstacle course racing events.
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District 214 board pushes to trim renovation referendum ask below $300 millionJul 24, 2026 4:43 pm - Most Northwest Suburban High School District 214 board members prefer keeping a potential referendum below $300 million - less than Superintendent Scott Rowe’s $318 million recommendation - in what would be the district’s first referendum in more than a half-century.
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Genealogical group meets Monday at Indian Trails LibraryJul 24, 2026 1:37 pm - Visit the Indian Trails Public Library on Monday to pick up some genealogical research techniques.
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‘Create some memories’: 10 activities to do with your kids before school startsJul 24, 2026 12:47 pm - With less than a month before school starts in the suburbs, here are 10 activities, from mini golfing to visiting a museum, that will help keep kids entertained for the remainder of summer.
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Man killed in overnight shooting in InglesideJul 24, 2026 9:22 am - The Lake County sheriff’s office are investigating a fatal overnight shooting in Ingleside.