Mick Zawislak
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Algonquin woman rescued from house fire diesFeb 08, 2020 12:00 am - A woman rescued Thursday afternoon from a burning home in Algonquin has died, according to authorities. Crews from the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection Distri...
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License plate scanners are Vernon Hills' new weapon against crimeFeb 07, 2020 4:25 am - Knowing the village's vast retail base is a target for organized professional criminals, Vernon Hills police recently prepared for a strike. Officers were on alert and m...
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Mixed use proposal in Lake Villa features retail, apartmentsFeb 06, 2020 4:40 am - After three years on the drawing board, a proposal for a mix of retail and luxury apartments in Lake Villa is proceeding. The Tower Drive Development, previously known a...
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Final curtains for Liberty Theatre? No more movies at historic Libertyville theaterFeb 05, 2020 12:00 am - A long run of movie viewing at what was built in 1937 as the Liberty Theatre in downtown Libertyville has ended, with the future of the landmark uncertain. Liberty 1 & 2...
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Former Round Lake Beach police officer alleges sexual harassmentFeb 04, 2020 12:00 am - A former Round Lake Beach police officer is suing the village and department alleging a "persistent pattern of sexual harassment" by a commanding officer and claiming sh...
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After 11 years, Mancino to step aside as Hawthorn Woods mayorFeb 04, 2020 12:00 am - After 11 years, Joe Mancino is stepping aside as Hawthorn Woods mayor. Perhaps best known as a feisty opponent of the now defunct proposal to extend Route 53 into Lake C...
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Appellate court hears Libertyville's legal fight with archdioceseFeb 03, 2020 4:00 am - The legal fight between Libertyville and the Archdiocese of Chicago over a rejected 148-home subdivision made its way to a state appeals court last week, four years afte...
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Allow dogs in Independence Grove's core recreation area? Forest preserve board still says noFeb 03, 2020 12:00 am - No dogs allowed will remain the policy in the core recreational areas of Lake County's most popular forest preserve. Forest preserve board members rejected a request fro...
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Plan for community development task force raises eyebrows in Avon TownshipJan 31, 2020 12:00 am - A proposal by Avon Township Supervisor Terry Wilke could create more ripples in a stormy political climate. Wilke on Thursday announced his intention to form a Community...
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Vernon Hills adding skate park designed and built by skateboardersJan 30, 2020 4:23 am - Skateboarders will be able to hone their skills and up their games at a new facility coming this summer to Vernon Hills. The Vernon Hills Park District this week hired E...