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Signage for the old Milwalky Trace restaurant in Libertyville is pictured in this 2014 file photo.

After closing in 2018, Milwalky Trace plans to reopen at larger location in downtown Libertyville

February 27, 2020 at 11:52 a.m.

Milwalky Trace is returning to Libertyville after a nearly two-year hiatus. With the Libertyville Village Board approving the restaurant's liquor license request earlier this week, Lee Kuebler, managing partner of...

Kris Walker, an owner of Ravinia Brewing Company in Highland Park, addresses the business' request to host outdoor music during a city council meeting Feb. 24.

Latest proposal would allow Ravinia Brewing in Highland Park to host outdoor music 3 nights a week but neighbors still have concerns

February 26, 2020 at 4:21 p.m.

In front of a full house recently, Highland Park City Council members inched forward on a potential compromise that would allow Ravinia Brewing Company to play outdoor music months after...

Libertyville police receive $1,000 donation for Narcan

February 24, 2020 at 1:46 p.m.

The Libertyville Police Department has received a $1,000 donation to go towards purchasing Narcan, a brand of naloxone, which is a medication used to help treat drug or alcohol overdoses,...

Six-year-old Lucas Blanco was honored during a special assembly at the Washington Early Learning Center in Mundelein celebrating his last chemotherapy treatment.

A 6-year-old Mundelein student diagnosed with leukemia finished chemo. His entire school celebrated.

February 21, 2020 at 1:46 p.m.

Surrounded by a sea of orange, 6-year-old Lucas Blanco, donning a cape, ran into the gym to the cheers of his classmates at Washington Early Learning Center in Mundelein during...

Daniel Pierce, a former mayor of Highland Park, pictured in 2002 during his last term as mayor. Pierce died earlier this month at the age of 91.

Former Highland Park mayor and state lawmaker, who died at age 91, remembered for his lifelong public service

February 27, 2020 at 11:31 a.m.

A former Highland Park mayor who served as the city's top elected official for three terms and an area state representative for two decades is being remembered in the community...

Electric car charger manufacturer is relocating its U.S. headquarters to Libertyville with goal of adding jobs

February 19, 2020 at 12:14 p.m.

A manufacturer of electric car charging stations is moving their U.S. headquarters to Libertyville with plans to add up to 120 jobs in the region, the company announced recently. EVBox...

In this 2019 file photo, Highwood residents John and Maggie Burgess (left) take a moment from volunteering at the Terrific Tomato Contest to talk with kids during Garlic Fest in downtown Highwood.

Celebrate Highwood prepares to launch another year of festivals with a fundraiser

February 17, 2020 at 2:47 p.m.

The nonprofit Celebrate Highwood is about to kick off its latest season of community events with an upcoming fundraiser. Unlike in past years, the organization's fundraiser Feb. 22 will benefit...

The total reported cases of Legionnaires' disease at the Brookdale Senior Living center in Vernon Hills has increased from three to five since Feb. 5.

Outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease up to five reported cases at Vernon Hills senior living center

February 17, 2020 at 11:58 a.m.

Brookdale Senior Living in Vernon Hills has shut off water features, closed its pool and spa, and added point-of-use filters as the company works to contain an outbreak of Legionnaires'...

Mundelein Police Chief Eric Guenther poses with a copy of a state resolution recognizing him for his work with the "A Way Out" program.

Mundelein police chief recognized for work with substance abuse program ‘A Way Out’

February 17, 2020 at 10:36 a.m.

Mundelein's police chief recently was recognized for receiving the American Medical Association's top government service award. During their meeting Feb. 10, village trustees again honored Police Chief Eric Guenther for...

Liberty Theater in downtown Libertyville is pictured September 2019.

Libertyville mayor says officials want to see Liberty Theater saved after board postpones demolition discussion

February 12, 2020 at 6:06 p.m.

Discussion on the fate of Liberty Theater will have to wait another month. During their meeting Feb. 11, Libertyville trustees decided to table discussion on whether to preserve or demolish...

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