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Mundelein Marketing Manager Christa Lawrence spoke Sept. 11, 2021 in Mundelein at the opening of the ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

Libertyville, Mundelein mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 with remembrance ceremonies; ‘Many of us will never forget that 102 minutes in our history’

September 14, 2021 at 5:48 p.m.

Hundreds of people attended 9/11 memorials held in Libertyville and Mundelein Saturday morning, as themes of the day centered around honoring those who both survived and lost their lives Sept....

Lake County will start negotiations with Pace in the near future to finalize the county's new paratransit system that will provide transportation to those who are 60 and over, or have disabilities.

Lake County hopes to start new paratransit system by spring; ‘A great example of how government can … provide a very genuinely needed human service’

September 14, 2021 at 2:19 p.m.

After more than a decade of work, the Lake County Board Tuesday approved the creation of a new borderless paratransit system. What comes next will be negotiations with Pace Suburban...

Mundelein officials created a "Fact vs. Fiction" page on the village website during summer 2021 in an effort to provide information on certain topics and village projects.

Mundelein launches preemptive, proactive online ‘fact’ site; ‘Instead of sharing misinformation and unverified claims, this page is dedicated to presenting the facts’

September 14, 2021 at 1:47 p.m.

Mundelein officials launched a new "Fact vs. Fiction" page on the village website, which hoping it will provide more transparency and information on topics of interest to the community. Communications...

Paul Syverson, left, talked with John Hersey High School Principal Keir Rogers, center, and former Gov. Pat Quinn during a 9/11 commemoration ceremony and tribute to fallen military soldiers held Sept. 10, 2021 at John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights. Syverson's namesake son was a Hersey alum who was killed in the Iraq war.

Former Gov. Quinn and Gold Star families of Hersey High School alums mark the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks: ‘It’s great to show respect and honor’

September 13, 2021 at 11:20 a.m.

In a ceremony at John Hersey High School Friday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the U.S., a host of special guests helped students —...

Lake County is close to approving a new paratransit system that will provide rides to those 60 and over or with disabilities. Before being launched in 2022, officials will negotiate with Pace to lay out the service's parameters. The measure received committee approval Wednesday, Sept. 8, and is expected to go in front of the full board Tuesday, Sept. 14.

Lake County Board appears poised to start low-cost paratransit system

September 13, 2021 at 10:38 a.m.

A countywide riding system that will provide low-cost transportation to those 60 and over or with disabilities is close to becoming a reality, but an agreement between Lake County and...

Francisco Mendoza videotaped his niece Vanessa Mendoza, 8, right and Jimena Garcia, 6, dancing during "Festival Fiestas Patrias," a Mexican heritage festival held Sept. 3-6, 2021 outside Village Hall in Mundelein.

Festival in Mundelein celebrated Mexican heritage and independence, called ‘a huge success’ after thousands attend

September 7, 2021 at 5:22 p.m.

After taking a year off due to the coronavirus pandemic, the "Festival Fiestas Patrias" returned over the Labor Day weekend and welcomed thousands of people to the space outside Village...

Libertyville School District 70 board member Kennedy exits without explanation, vacancy to be filled this month: Officials

September 7, 2021 at 5:42 p.m.

A Libertyville School District 70 board member resigned last month, and the board is looking to name a replacement in the coming weeks. Board member Maura Kennedy, who had served...

The village of Mundelein will now handle building code enforcement complaints for the town of Long Grove after the two municipalities approved an intergovernmental agreement between July 2021 and August 2021.

Mundelein to building code enforcement work for Long Grove as part of intergovernmental agreement

September 3, 2021 at 9:25 a.m.

The village of Mundelein is taking over building code enforcement duties for neighboring Long Grove after both municipalities approved an intergovernmental agreement at recent Village Board meetings. Officials said it's...

Highland Middle School Principal Jon Hallmark, center, greeted and directed students at the school in Libertyville on the first day of the new school year Aug. 19, 2021.

Mundelein, Libertyville and Vernon Hills parents differ on mask-wearing, agree kids are happy to be back in school: ‘They’re excited to be out and with friends’

September 2, 2021 at 5:52 p.m.

The new academic year has gotten underway at school districts across central Lake County, and parents and teachers say they're optimistic about the year going forward. Some disagreements linger over...

Participating in the Mundelein Village Board, pictured May 24, 2021.

Mundelein trustee approve new electric, gas utility tax to boost village reserves and pay for road repairs: ‘Unless we create new revenue streams, we’ll fall farther behind’

August 31, 2021 at 4:10 p.m.

Mundelein residents and business owners will see a new utility tax on their bills starting in January, which officials say will help fund road projects and strengthen the village's coffers....

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