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North Central Metra train horns sounding through Lake County as quiet zone agreement suspended; ‘It’s very disruptive’

November 2, 2023 at 7:26 a.m.

Residents who live along the North Central Service Metra line throughout Lake County are hearing train horns again after a temporary suspension was placed on the designated quiet zone due...

Libertyville considering affordable housing requirement; ‘People were very concerned … their grandkids would never be able to afford to live here’

October 31, 2023 at 10:05 a.m.

Future housing developments in Libertyville could be required to market at least 15% of their units at affordable prices, if an attainable housing ordinance is approved by the Village Board....

The Highland Park Senior Center reopened in its new location at the Highland Park Country Club in June 2021. The clubhouse is set to undergo renovations for space efficiency and modernization.

Highland Park Country Club to be renovated for city senior services; given new name

October 25, 2023 at 8:42 a.m.

Renovations to the Highland Park Country Club are on the horizon, and anticipated to start in the first few months of 2024. With new beginnings will come a new name...

Nearly century old, the Waukegan Building, pictured here on March 9, 2022, could be renovated with luxury apartments by real estate investor Mikki Schuk.

Lake County housing construction falling ‘woefully’ behind population growth; ‘There’s a need for a greater diversity of housing’

October 24, 2023 at 7:11 a.m.

By 2027, Lake County could be short by more than 19,000 needed housing units. The rate of new housing construction is "woefully" below projected population growth, revealed a housing analysis...

Committee unanimously selects Lake County CFO Patrice Sutton to be next county administrator

October 20, 2023 at 11:41 a.m.

A committee for the county administrator recruitment unanimously selected Patrice Sutton to be the next Lake County administrator. Sutton has been a part of the county's operations for more than...

Two women hug during a remembrance ceremony outside of City Hall on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Highland Park. The year before, seven people were killed in a mass shooting. They include Katie Goldstein, Irina McCarthy, Kevin Michael McCarthy, Stephen Straus, Jacki Lovi Sundheim, Nicolás Toledo, and Eduardo Uvaldo. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

Highland Park likely to mark next July 4 with somber ceremony, separate ‘classic community-based’ parade and festival

October 20, 2023 at 9:48 a.m.

Planning for next Independence Day is already underway in Highland Park, and will likely include a ceremony in the morning in memory of those killed and injured in the 2022...

The Lake County Forest Preserves removed barriers at the south entrance to the Openlands Lakeshore Preserve at the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve in September to improve resident access.

Lake County Forest Preserves approves $66.8M budget

October 18, 2023 at 11:44 a.m.

A budget of $66.8 million for 2024 was approved by the Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners last week. About 59%, or $39,161,800, of the budget will be used...

People gather in Evanston's Fountain Square for a rally in support of the release of Israeli and international hostages currently held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Lake County elected officials condemn Hamas attacks; ‘We are horrified by what we have seen’

October 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.

In a statement released Monday, all 19 members of the Lake County Board and seven countywide elected officials "unequivocally" condemned the Hamas attacks on Israeli citizens. Backed by a barrage...

A resident of Lake County boards a Pace On-Demand bus. Four on-demand buses serve the greater Round Lake region after Pace expanded service in the area.
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Service area doubled after Pace expands on-demand service in western Lake County; ‘It really gives people enhanced mobility’

October 13, 2023 at 1:27 p.m.

More transportation options are available for residents of western Lake County after an expansion of suburban Pace On Demand has doubled the area it serves. The reservation-based shared bus service...

PADS Lake County using motels more than churches to house the homeless; ‘We’ve seen much better results … (with) our clients in a fixed site’

October 12, 2023 at 3:43 p.m.

A number of Lake County motels are being used to shelter nearly 300 homeless people, half of whom are children. With the help of county and state funding, PADS Lake...

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