James T. Norman

Lake County Board close to finalizing new district map setting stage for incumbents facing off

November 29, 2021 at 11:57 a.m.

With the end of the year weeks away, the Lake County Board is getting close to finalizing its new districts for the next decade. Having already voted to reduce the...

More than 50 people were in attendance Nov. 17 to voice their opinion on Thorntons and get more information.

Despite some resident opposition, Thorntons clears important hurdle in Mundelein toward gas station approval

November 24, 2021 at 4:45 p.m.

After more than a year of hefty opposition from residents, Thorntons has almost everything it needs to move forward with opening a new gas station in Mundelein. Village trustees voted...

Libertyville Mayor Donna Johnson participates in a July 2021 Village Board meeting. Johnson at the village's Nov. 9 meeting said the property tax levy the village is set to approve in December is something the village does every year.

Village of Libertyville considering $11M levy, which would raise some property tax assessments by about $9

November 19, 2021 at 6:49 a.m.

The Libertyville Village Board is considering a property tax levy that, if approved next month, will mean an increase of $9 to the tax bill of a home valued at...

Village of Mundelein ’21 property tax levy to remain the same, but more money to be pumped into fire and police pension funds

November 18, 2021 at 3:18 p.m.

Mundelein is moving forward with a tax levy for the upcoming fiscal year that, if approved in December, will keep the total levy amount the same as the current one....

Two people were found deceased in a Libertyville motel over the weekend, Nov. 13, 2021, with officials saying an investigation into the matter is ongoing.

Wauconda couple found dead in Libertyville motel room, the infant with them taken into DCFS custody

November 21, 2021 at 11:44 p.m.

Two Wauconda residents were found dead in a Libertyville motel Nov. 13 with an infant in the room, police announced in a Wednesday news release. Authorities identified the pair as...

Scouts present the Colors to start the ceremony. Students at Libertyville Copeland Manor School honor veterans with a Veterans Day Assembly, Nov. 10, 2021.

Ceremonies, clothing donation drives held in honor of Veterans Day; ‘These men and women are really worthy of our appreciation’

November 16, 2021 at 5:04 p.m.

Schools, municipalities and organizations in central Lake County celebrated Veterans Day this year in a variety of ways, including with ceremonies and assemblies, and with donations. For many, it was...

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Lake County Board close to finalizing new district map setting stage for incumbents facing off

Despite some resident opposition, Thorntons clears important hurdle in Mundelein toward gas station approval

Village of Libertyville considering $11M levy, which would raise some property tax assessments by about $9

Village of Mundelein ’21 property tax levy to remain the same, but more money to be pumped into fire and police pension funds

Wauconda couple found dead in Libertyville motel room, the infant with them taken into DCFS custody

Ceremonies, clothing donation drives held in honor of Veterans Day; ‘These men and women are really worthy of our appreciation’

3 central Lake County towns see population uptick following 2020 Census, region sees overall increase

Lake County officials estimate property taxes will stay flat or decrease for most homeowners

Mundelein Park and Recreation District wins state awards for its community partnerships and volunteerism

Vernon Hills trustees looking to move Zoning Board of Appeals to under the planning commission