Mick Zawislak
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Pending park sale means Libertyville hockey rink may have to goJan 07, 2014 4:30 am - The bitter cold may be keeping skaters and hockey players off the ice at Bolander Park in Libertyville, but a group of residents is keeping the issue of what becomes of ...
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Looking ahead to 2014 in Lake CountyJan 03, 2014 5:00 am - Budgets have not been as tight as the economy continues to loosen, and projects of varying degrees are pending or proposed in several Lake County communities. Voters wi...
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No ruling yet on Mundelein jewelry store refunds based on snow totalJan 02, 2014 4:44 pm - Mundelein jewelry store owner Rich Bennett said Thursday he was still awaiting the answer to what could be a $151,000 question. Did at least 3 inches of snow fall from m...
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First babies of 2014 in northwest Cook and Lake counties arrive earlyJan 01, 2014 11:11 am - The first babies of the New Year in Cook and Lake counties didn’t waste time making their arrivals, and it was down to the wire in both cases. Elizabeth Ariel Hofmann ch...
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Vernon Hills considers outside help with battle against emerald ash borerDec 31, 2013 4:13 pm - Vernon Hills officials are considering hiring outside contractors to help with tree removal and replacement as the deadly emerald ash borer reaches its tree-killing peak...
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Barrington High marching band takes to London streetsDec 31, 2013 3:00 pm - Rain pelted the Barrington High School Bronco Marching Band during its performance in London's New Year's Day Parade, but no one was complaining. “It's not a sunny, warm...
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Vernon Hills police station remodel estimated at $3.5 millionDec 30, 2013 10:50 am - The new year could bring a big makeover for the Vernon Hills police headquarters as the village board considers capital projects for 2014-15. Opened in 1992, the buildin...
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Hardy volunteers take on buckthorn at Lake County preserveDec 29, 2013 1:13 pm - A sprinkling of freezing rain made some paved surfaces slick early Sunday afternoon, but the north wind had yet to turn vicious and temperature remained steady in the 20...
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Stevenson High School mourns veteran math teacherDec 26, 2013 5:00 pm - Students, teachers and others in the Stevenson High School community are mourning the death of Mary Layco, who taught mathematics at the Lincolnshire school for more tha...
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Recycling coming to unincorporated Lake CountyDec 26, 2013 10:51 am - Recycling service will be extended to all households in unincorporated Lake County as of Jan. 1, whether they want it or not. While curbside recycling already is offered...