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In this photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito, also known as the southern house mosquito, sits on someone's skin before taking a blood meal in 2022. (Lauren Bishop/CDC via AP)

‘Be prepared, but don’t be scared’: West Nile virus detected in Lake County mosquitoes

July 17, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

Michael Adam, director of environmental health at the Lake County Health Department, said some basic precautions can keep residents healthy and safe outdoors this summer.

The village of Mundelein water tower, seen from the Metra station in December, 2025. (Joe States/Pioneer Press)

Mundelein motion to dismiss schools’ impact-fee lawsuit denied: ‘Litigation has never been our preferred path’

July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The districts said they remained “fully committed to open dialogue with all parties regarding fair developer contributions to our school infrastructure.”

Bob Glueckert, the outgoing chief county assessor for Lake County, speaking during Tuesday's board meeting, where he was recognized for his work over his seven year career. He was a key figure in Lake County's implementation of the Tyler Enterprise Assessment and Tax System. (Joe States/Pioneer Press)

Lake County replaces retiring chief county assessor: ‘Build bridges and solve some problems’

July 16, 2026 at 10:13 a.m.

Lake County Chief County Assessor Bob Glueckert retired this month, replaced by Nathan Herbst, the chair of the County Board of Review since 2022.

Charges filed in 25-year-old Lake County case of baby found in dumpster

July 14, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.

On Aug. 26, 2001, Round Lake Beach police officers responded to a report of a deceased infant found in a bag in a dumpster behind a grocery store on Rollins...

A pair of renderings of the future Walden Elementary School included in Deerfield Plan Commission documents. Walden is one of four District 109 schools undergoing extensive rehab or replacement as part of a multi-million dollar renovation campaign. (Village of Deerfield)

Deerfield D109 moving forward with new elementary school plans: ‘We’ve listened to neighbors’

July 16, 2026 at 8:32 a.m.

The new school is planned to begin operation in 2028 on the same site as the current Walden Elementary School.

Parties search for candidates for vacant Lake County Board seat: ‘Carries significant responsibility’

July 13, 2026 at 8:24 a.m.

Lake County is also seeking candidates to temporarily fill Cunningham’s District 9 seat.

Grayslake man gets life in prison for 2022 fatal stabbing: ‘Violent and unrepetent’

July 9, 2026 at 1:36 p.m.

Vargas was found guilty in March of first-degree murder for stabbing Brian Mahdee, 47, more than 40 times.

Deerfield Mayor David Shapiro speaks during a ribbon cutting event for a new solar array at the village's water reclamation facility, which promises to bring big savings financially and environmentally. Shapiro praised the project, calling it a "major accomplishment."(Village of Deerfield)

Deerfield solar array promises big savings: ‘A major accomplishment’

July 9, 2026 at 10:43 a.m.

According to Mayor Daniel Shapiro, about 70% of the roughly $2 million project, built by Veregy, was covered by state, federal and utility incentives, leaving Deerfield to cover about $640,000.

Jacqueline Sanderson, entomology assistant with the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District, captures an adult male dog tick while performing a surveillance tick drag at the Dam No. 1 Woods surveillance site in Wheeling on June 15, 2026. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Lake County health official shares how to stay tick-free: ‘You might want to have those long pants on’

July 9, 2026 at 10:13 a.m.

In Lake County, one of the more prevalent species is the deer tick, also known as the black-legged tick, and it's a common carrier of the Borrelia bacteria, which causes...

North Shore School District 112 Superintendent Michael Lubelfeld speaks during a board at Northwood Middle School on Feb. 13, 2024.

D112 approves contract with Quest food vendor despite protest: ‘The committee made an informed decision’

July 6, 2026 at 6:53 a.m.

Nick Saccaro, chief executive officer at Quest Food Management Services, said in a statement that the company is “thrilled” to be providing dining services for the 2026-27 school year.

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