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The Village of Mundelein is considering permanently closing a section of Park Street at Lake Street to allow for outdoor performances and al fresco dining.

Mundelein could close Park Street permanently to help build up downtown, but some businesses have concerns

February 5, 2021 at 3:46 p.m.

Last summer's festivities on Park Street could soon be here to stay. Mundelein is considering closing off a section of Park Street permanently to help drum up business in town....

The Illinois State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 in Springfield.

‘Confusing, conflicting and unworkable’: Police chiefs in Vernon Hills, Mundelein take issue with state crime bill

February 5, 2021 at 3:53 p.m.

Police chiefs in central Lake County are joining a growing number of law enforcement officials coming out against the crime bill passed by the state legislature that overhauls much of...

Lake County opens survey for Arlington Heights Road

February 4, 2021 at 11:56 a.m.

Lake County is looking for feedback on a 1.5-mile stretch of Arlington Heights Road that officials say they are looking to rebuild in the near future. At this point, residents...

A main course choice on Scotty's On Sheridan, in Highwood, and Scotty's On 21, in Vernon Hills. File photo.

Vernon Hills approves business relief

February 3, 2021 at 1:06 p.m.

Vernon Hills' Board of Trustees formally passed business relief at their meeting Tuesday, which will allow about 40 restaurants in town to forgo certain licensing fees and the village's 1%...

Mundelein to approve updated comprehensive plan after residential input

February 1, 2021 at 3:12 p.m.

Mundelein is set to pass their updated comprehensive plan at their meeting Monday, Feb. 8, after board trustees tabled it in September due to complaints from residents. Officials said the...

Mundelein takes steps to create tool library in town

January 31, 2021 at 10:55 a.m.

A Mundelein resident recently pitched the idea of a tool library in the village to officials, and the village is taking the first steps needed to see it become reality....

Photos from the Libertyville presentation for stormwater utility fees on Thursday, Jan. 28. The photos are homes in Libertyville that have been impacted by flooding in the past.

Libertyville holds town hall on stormwater utility fees

January 29, 2021 at 4:39 p.m.

Stormwater utility fees could be coming to Libertyville later this year to help cover about $53 million worth of upgrades around town over the next 15 years. The fee, which...

A Rise dispensary limits customers to manage social distance during coronavirus outbreak in Mundelein, Ill., Thursday, April 2, 2020. Marijuana dispensaries were allowed to stay open as essential businesses during coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Mundelein approves drive-thru cannabis for medical customers

January 28, 2021 at 4:43 p.m.

Medical cannabis is now available via drive-thru or curbside pickup in Mundelein. The village board passed an ordinance at their meeting Monday allowing medical dispensaries in town to serve customers...

The Village of Mundelein holds a board meeting in November 2020.

Mundelein expands COVID-19 relief program to help with business’ utility costs

January 26, 2021 at 2:04 p.m.

Mundelein approved a change in their COVID-19 business relief program at their board meeting Monday, opening the funds to allow businesses to also help cover utility costs they are behind...

‘I can always count on him to get the job done’; Mundelein public works employee receives yearly award

January 25, 2021 at 1:13 p.m.

One of Mundelein's public works employees recently received an award for his work in the department, and village officials and colleagues are saying it's well-deserved. Jerry Hemmerling, the village's vehicle...

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