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An investigation continues into the Buffalo Grove police shooting of an Elgin man near the Buffalo Ridge Apartments.

Elgin man shot by Buffalo Grove police remembered as ‘rock’ and someone always there for people, protective of family. Officers remain on administrative leave.

December 29, 2021 at 9:04 a.m.

Friends and family are remembering Brian Howard, the Elgin man who was shot by Buffalo Grove police earlier this month, as someone who always tried to uplift people and put...

A new reservoir in Mundelein, which was unveiled Sept. 28, 2021, can hold more than 13 million gallons of water. Village officials said the need for the reservoir became apparent after severe flooding hit the town in 2017.

2021 in Review: Mundelein has heated mayoral race, gas station gets Village Board approval, several events return after pandemic cancellations last year

December 28, 2021 at 6:21 p.m.

The year 2021 in Mundelein saw celebrations, new faces and controversy all throughout. A new reservoir was unveiled this year and there were three new faces on the Village Board....

2021 in Review: Libertyville elects new mayor and Village Board, sees students return to in-person learning full-time, adopts fee to deal with flooding preparedness

December 28, 2021 at 5:40 p.m.

In 2021, Libertyville got a new mayor and Village Board, there was a change to the Libertyville Sports Complex and a new police chief was sworn in — among other...

Elgin man shot by Buffalo Grove police remembered as ‘rock’ and someone always there for people, protective of family. Officers remain on administrative leave.

December 27, 2021 at 4:42 p.m.

Friends and family are remembering Brian Howard, the Elgin man who was shot by Buffalo Grove police earlier this month, as someone who always tried to uplift people and put...

Libertyville Village Hall, 118 West Cook Avenue.

Libertyville trustees approve new property tax levy, gives go-ahead on preliminary plans for 80-unit townhouse development

December 27, 2021 at 11:31 a.m.

The Libertyville Village Board met for the last time this year with the Dec. 14 meeting, where trustees approved the new property tax levy and gave first-round approval for a...

Vernon Hills Trustees held their last meeting of 2021 on Dec. 14, approving an intergovernmental agreement and receiving a report on the village's 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

Vernon Hills trustees discuss capital improvement plan, approve police mental health pilot program at last meeting of year

December 16, 2021 at 5:36 p.m.

The Vernon Hills Village Board held its last meeting of the year Tuesday, receiving a report on the village'sfive-year Capital Improvement Plan and approving an intergovernmental agreement involving the police...

Lake County facilities to eliminate use of single-use plastics by 2023

December 20, 2021 at 3:05 p.m.

Single-use plastic items will no longer be served in Lake County government facilities starting in 2023 after the County Board approved a policy to phase out the material due to...

Mundelein trustees adopt tax levy, approve requests that pave the way for Thornton’s gas station to open — over residents’ objections

December 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

The average Mundelein resident will see a reduction in their property tax bill next year after the Village Board approved the village tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year. Residents...

Jace Novak, 4, visits with Santa from inside his parents vehicle Dec. 11, 2021 at Santa's Cottage at Village Hall in Mundelein.

Santa greeted families at his Mundelein ‘cottage’ and children submitted holiday wish list letters

December 15, 2021 at 4:34 p.m.

Santa Claus made his annual stop in Mundelein, as the village hosted its annual "Santa's Cottage at Village Hall" and welcomed hundreds of families with photo opportunities and goody bags....

Lake County approves 19-member board for next decade over objections of GOP members

December 15, 2021 at 1:13 p.m.

Lake County approved the new look of its board for the next decade at its meeting Tuesday, which includes a two-member reduction to 19 seats. As a result, all 21...

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