Lake County
-
Plan for massive industrial park approved in Vernon HillsJul 08, 2026 6:34 pm - An industrial park potentially containing 1 million square feet of new building space has been approved for the 70-acre former American Hotel Register property on Milwaukee Avenue in Vernon Hills.
-
Long Grove planners recommend child care plan, over objections of Buffalo GroveJul 08, 2026 5:26 pm - The plan for an early childhood learning center in Long Grove passed a key test, despite the objections of neighbors in a Buffalo Grove subdivision and pushback from the village of Buffalo Grove itself.
-
Some communities rescheduling Fourth of July fireworks, others open to itJul 08, 2026 4:43 pm - Plans for fireworks and drone shows fizzled for several communities over the Fourth of July holiday. Some communities, though, have decided to reschedule, while others are considering alternative plans.
-
Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest celebrates 20 years of barbecue, music, communityJul 08, 2026 3:49 pm - This year’s Lake in the Hills Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest will celebrate 20 years of food, music and bringing the community together.
-
Honoring Rhoda Pierce with the 2026 Jack Blane Community Service AwardJul 08, 2026 2:43 pm - Each year, Highland Park Community Foundation honors an individual whose dedication, leadership and service have made a lasting impact on the Highland Park-Highwood community.
-
Person of interest in Wheeling death released without chargesJul 08, 2026 2:39 pm - A man detained in the weekend death of a Wheeling resident has been released without charges.
-
Waukegan Park District to celebrate Unplug Illinois DayJul 08, 2026 2:13 pm - The Waukegan Park District will celebrate Unplug Illinois Day on Saturday, July 11, with several free and low-cost programs and events for individuals and families.
-
Round Lake Area Park District invites community to help shape the future of Fawcett ParkJul 08, 2026 1:53 pm - The Round Lake Area Park District has officially begun the planning process for Fawcett Park and is inviting residents to help shape the future of the district’s newest passive park.
-
Buffalo Grove judo prodigy aiming for gold in CancunJul 08, 2026 1:36 pm - A young judo prodigy from Buffalo Grove plans to augment his already impressive medal collection when he heads to Cancun, Mexico, in November to represent Team USA in the Pan American Judo Championships.
-
Democratic candidates sought to fill District 9 Lake County Board seatJul 08, 2026 1:22 pm - The Lake County Democratic Party and Waukegan Township Democratic Party are inviting those interested serving the remaining two years of the District 9 county board seat to submit a resume, statement of interest and any supporting materials to D9managingcommittee@lakedems.org.