Lake County
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Change of plans: DaVaris Daniels reflects on finding his home in the CFLJun 13, 2026 7:59 pm - Vernon Hills native DaVaris Daniels had a great career in pro football, just not the one he expected. Daniels announced his retirement last month after 10 years and three championships in the CFL.
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Baseball: Libertyville’s one win away from second straight state title after Buenik’s gemJun 12, 2026 10:20 pm - Libertyville’s Brady Buenik saved his best outing of the season for just the right moment. Buenik, who entered the game with a 4.76 ERA, held Mt. Carmel in check as defen...
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Jaxson Davis announces he’s leaving Warren, will play senior season at Kansas prep schoolJun 12, 2026 8:44 pm - Warren senior Jaxson Davis, one of the top boys basketball players in the nation, announced on social media Friday that he is leaving the school to play his senior season at a prep school in Kansas.
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‘A significant milestone’: $9.6M for land acquisition key to huge Cedar Lake Road projectJun 12, 2026 6:54 pm - A long-sought, multipronged project meant to untangle traffic in downtown Round Lake, assist rail commuters, pedestrians and trail users as well as provide a boost for business is on the clock.
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Fox River Grove receives sixth consecutive Excellence Award for Financial ReportingJun 12, 2026 3:55 pm - Fox River Grove receives prestigious GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the sixth consecutive year, recognizing the village's exceptional financial transparency and management that has led to becoming debt-free and investing $23 million in community improvements over the past decade.
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District 214 superintendent gets 5% raise, contract extensionJun 12, 2026 2:57 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 Superintendent Scott Rowe received a 5% raise and a contract extension through June 2031, under a deal approved by the school board.
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Police: 8-year-old boy found dead in pond near Wheeling homeJun 12, 2026 11:44 am - An 8-year-old Wheeling boy was found dead in a pond near his home late Thursday, according to police.
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Harper to celebrate freedom, culture with Juneteenth in the BurbsJun 12, 2026 11:34 am - Harper College will host Juneteenth in the Burbs from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, on its Palatine campus. The free event is open to everyone and will feature food, performances, vendors and more.
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Why District 214 is putting solar panels atop Rolling Meadows High SchoolJun 11, 2026 7:41 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 school board members Thursday inked a deal to place solar panels atop Rolling Meadows High School, amid looming expiration of ...
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Schmit: The 2025-26 IHSA school year, by the numbersJun 11, 2026 6:32 pm - From state titles to scholarship offers, the 2025-26 IHSA school year was filled with mind-boggling numbers.