Mick Zawislak
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Four generations of VanPattens answered the bell for Antioch's fire departmentDec 10, 2021 12:00 am - The final call of Jeff VanPatten's 35-year career with the Antioch fire department has faded from memory. That's understandable, as he couldn't have known that particula...
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'A great loss to the community': Retired Libertyville police chief started career in GlenviewDec 09, 2021 12:00 am - A retired Libertyville police chief - who started his career in Glenview - has died at age 72. Pat Carey, described as a humble man of integrity, rose through the ranks...
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Libertyville officials prepare for preliminary vote on 80-townhouse developmentDec 08, 2021 4:30 am - After years of inactivity, plans are moving ahead for an irregularly shaped but prominent area near Libertyville's northern border. The 15 acres south and west of the he...
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The missing link: Tunnel under Route 45 ready to connect northern Lake County forest preservesDec 08, 2021 4:30 am - A tunnel for hikers, bikers and equestrians beneath Route 45 near Miller Road in northern Lake County is expected to open before the holidays. The $4.8 million project c...
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Golf profits, beer garden, other revenue rebounds boost Lake County forest district's financesDec 07, 2021 12:00 am - Golf remained hot for the Lake County Forest Preserve District this season and other facilities rebounded from big losses in 2020 with the help of a new attraction that ...
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Lake County officials wary of license plate readers' potential privacy issuesDec 03, 2021 12:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been updated to include information from Flock Safety. Lake County officials want to know more about how data is used before determi...
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'Donating makes me feel good': Fifth-grader collects more than 100 bags of food and toys for pantryDec 03, 2021 12:00 am - A 10-year-old Libertyville boy assumed the role of Santa on Thursday, delivering more than 100 bags of food and toys he collected for those in need. Roark Nietzel's and ...
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Former Libertyville police chief, village trustee Pat Carey dies at 72Dec 01, 2021 12:00 am - Libertyville has lost a second former police chief in less than a week. Pat Carey, who led the department from 1996 to 2010 and later served as a village trustee, died F...
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Woodland District 50 school board member must pay accused parents' attorney fees, judge rulesNov 30, 2021 12:00 am - A Lake County judge has ordered Woodland Elementary District 50 school board member Renae Amen to pay attorney fees and costs to three parents she accused of threatening...
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Two years after ban, Libertyville to revisit recreational marijuana salesNov 29, 2021 12:00 am - Two years after prohibiting the sale of recreational marijuana in town, Libertyville officials are revisiting the idea in light of potential future budget needs. Recreat...