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Mundelein Seminary to power on new solar array starting on Christmas

December 28, 2020 at 5:17 p.m.

University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary is introducing a solar panel array that is in the shape of a cross at their campus, officials announced. The seminary had...

Highland Park City Council approves zone in central business district that could help increase downtown foot traffic

December 23, 2020 at 7:43 a.m.

The Highland Park City Council voted to create an overlay zone that will allow for residential use on ground floor levels of buildings within the city's central business district. The...

Pictured is Mundelein Village Hall.

Monday afternoon marked the cutoff for several election filings across Lake County, with Mundelein, Libertyville and Vernon Hills announcing candidates running for their respective boards. Meanwhile, Lake County is finalizing its list for the various school board elections within its jurisdiction.

Here are the candidates running for local elections in Libertyville, Mundelein and Vernon Hills

December 22, 2020 at 11:25 a.m.

Monday marked the deadline for candidates to file for many local elections, including many municipal and school board races across Lake County. Documents from the county show more than 200...

MHS' Shakespeare Slam Team performs a five-minute scene on stage at Mundelein High School. Students involved were Will Gonzalez, Andy Lacroix, Katie Myrant, Tori Collins, Madeline Demuth, Mira Guiritan, Meghan Matthys, Leandro Ocampo, Megan Saunders, Zoë Van Krey, and Kessler Young, according to the show's program.

Mundelein High School livestreams one-act plays over weekend

December 21, 2020 at 2:37 p.m.

Mundelein High School put on a virtual production over the weekend, which was made up of 13 total scenes all written and directed by MHS Theater seniors. From the funny,...

Two year old Nora Bautista of Mundelein hands a letter addressed to Santa to Helper Chris Woodard. Even COVID-19 restrictions couldn't keep Santa and Mrs. Claus from saying hello to kids and parents who drove past Santa's Cottage in Mundelein Dec. 19, 2020.

Mundelein hosts two Santa’s Cottage events in past couple of weeks

December 22, 2020 at 1:16 p.m.

Santa Claus made two separate trips to Mundelein these past two weekends for the annual Santa's Cottage in the village's Plaza Circle. The two trips, taking place on Saturday, Dec....

Highland Park approves FY21 budget, proposes property tax levy equal to former vehicle sticker cost

December 18, 2020 at 9:40 a.m.

The Highland Park City Council approved the city's fiscal year 2021 budget, and held a public hearing on its new property tax levy, which, if approved, will be increased to...

Mundelein names Monahan as permanent police chief

December 17, 2020 at 5:23 p.m.

Mundelein's Village Board appointed John Monahan as its new permanent police chief at its board meeting Monday, after a committee voted for him as the candidate of choice, officials said....

Highland Park electoral board dismisses challenge against potential City Council candidate’s nominating petitions

December 22, 2020 at 1:18 p.m.

Highland Park's electoral board voted Friday to accept the nominating petitions for a candidate seeking a seat on the City Council in April, after the paperwork was challenged by a...

Vernon Hills moves forward with development for senior luxury apartment complex

December 16, 2020 at 5:10 p.m.

The Village of Vernon Hills is moving forward with a potential development that could see a luxury apartment complex for senior residents built off Lakeview Parkway, just south of Route...

Screenshot of Mundelein's village board discussing the property tax levy for the village. Pictured (from left to right) are Trustee Kerston Russell, Mayor Steve Lentz and Trustee Kara Lambert. Not pictured are Trustees Dawn Abernathy, Robin Meier, Erich Schwenk and Ray Semple. At this meeting, a number of trustees operated remotely, calling in to the meeting for their part.

Mundelein village board formally approves property tax levy increase, which raises average home’s tax bill by $40

December 16, 2020 at 4:48 p.m.

Mundelein's Village Board voted 5-2 to approve its property tax levy for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, which is estimated to raise the average $240,000 home's tax bill by $40 total....

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