Lake County approves 4 cents per gallon gas tax, citing need for infrastucture funding
The Lake County Board approved a gas tax at its meeting Tuesday. The tax will go into effect July 1, and will add 4 cents to each gallon of gas...
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What Lake County residents need to know about proposed 4 cents per gallon gas tax
The Lake County Board is scheduled to vote on a proposed 4 cents per gallon gas tax at its regular meeting Tuesday. If approved, the tax would take effect on...
Candidates for Mundelein village president and trustee discuss their visions, plans in forum at Sundance Saloon
Communication, consensus and a vision for Mundelein were main themes in the mayoral and Village Board candidates forum Tuesday night. During the discussion, candidates talked about how to best reach...
Lake County Board members differ on need for, timing of proposed gas tax in face of public opposition
A few Lake County board members say the feedback they've received from residents on a proposed gas tax has been almost all negative, including concerns about how it would impact...
D70, D73 board candidates discuss COVID-19, inclusivity, future goals in forum
Candidates for Libertyville School District 70 and Hawthorn School District 73 school boards met virtually last week in a forum to discuss various issues facing each of the districts. The...
Mundelein mayoral candidates talk downtown, village finances in MHS forum
Mundelein's four mayoral candidates met virtually in a forum Wednesday evening and answered questions from Mundelein High School students about their policy positions on issues that included infrastructure, downtown and...
Mundelein village candidates give thoughts on budget, community outreach, adaptability in forum
Mundelein village trustee candidates participated in a forum hosted by Mundelein High School Tuesday evening, answering questions that ranged from the village's COVID-19 response, budget concerns and the future of...
Lake County officials move to dissolve mosquito district in Lake Bluff
Lake County is preparing to get rid of one of its two mosquito abatement districts, which officials say could save hundreds of thousands of dollars over time. The Lake Bluff...
Officials hopeful for 2021 event schedules in central Lake County, but questions linger
Events for 2021 continue to be up in the air for many villages in central Lake County. While many events are tentatively scheduled, officials say much of it remains conditional...
Vernon Township launches senior outreach program meant to educate about COVID-19 vaccine
Vernon Township started an outreach phone program last week designed to help educate seniors on the COVID-19 vaccine, and provide a wellness check. Township Supervisor Jonathan Altenberg said about two...