Mick Zawislak
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Where are you in the proposed new Lake County Board map? Take a look.Nov 18, 2021 12:00 am - A newly proposed 19-member Lake County Board district map is available for public input and review online through Nov. 24. The map at lakecountyil.gov/reapportionmentmap...
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Former neighbors turned business partners to open Duck Donuts franchise in downtown LibertyvilleNov 17, 2021 4:10 am - The new doughnut shop coming to downtown Libertyville early next year will be known as Duck Donuts because it's a franchise, but the partners behind it are using a modif...
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Fireplace season: How to keep yours safe (hint: book chimney cleanings now in the suburbs)Nov 17, 2021 4:00 am - The first chill of autumn is the signal for many to stoke their fireplaces to ward off the cold. But the annual practice can lead to disaster for the unprepared. Built-u...
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Wauconda Park District buying marina to preserve public access to Bangs LakeNov 15, 2021 12:00 am - The Wauconda Park District plans to buy a marina and related amenities on the south side of Bangs Lake for $1.7 million in a move intended protect future public access. ...
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Bigger turkeys, higher prices: Thanksgiving dinner will cost you more this yearNov 12, 2021 12:00 am - With food prices up more than 6%, Thanksgiving dinner this year is expected to cost more than in the past, but finding a turkey for the table shouldn't be a problem. Bri...
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After 56 years and three generations, Casper family closing Lake Zurich hardware storeNov 10, 2021 3:00 pm - A family business that spans three generations in Lake Zurich is ending its run after 56 years. Casper's True Value Hardware has been the place of first jobs for scores ...
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Lake County Board rewards administrator with two-year extensionNov 09, 2021 12:00 am - Lake County Administrator Gary Gibson received a contract extension and an enthusiastic vote of confidence from his bosses Tuesday. The county board unanimously approved...
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'It's a therapy': Mundelein man brings golf to fellow veterans with disabilitiesNov 06, 2021 1:00 am - U.S. Army veteran Jim Nelson of Mundelein isn't great at golf but says there's more to the game than scoring well. Through his involvement with the Healthy Minds, Health...
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Deep Lake Road through Lake Villa, Lindenhurst in line for a $10.4 million upgradeNov 05, 2021 5:22 am - A resurfaced roadway and paved bike lanes are among the improvements planned in the spring for 3.6 miles of Deep Lake Road in Lindenhurst and Lake Villa. The Lake County...
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Biggest hurdle to proposed environmental education center cleared with $2 million donationNov 05, 2021 1:00 am - An anonymous donation of $2 million is a huge boost for a proposed "net zero" educational facility at the Edward L. Ryerson Conservation Area near Riverwoods. The donati...