Lake County sets aside funds to help fight homelessness: ‘To manage … a bit of the chaos’
Some threats of funding cuts are ultimately toothless, but even temporary delays can cause a scramble for organizations relying on federal funds.
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Medline adds solar installation as federal rebates disappear
The Medline distribution site first opened in 2022 and makes deliveries throughout the Great Lakes region.
Nonprofit to bring early education to childcare ‘desert’: ‘Every kid … should have the same opportunity’
For County Board member Gina Roberts, the school is a commitment to “better education for our children."
Zion D6 overhauls vaccine data monitoring, fights hesitancy: ‘We try to debunk myths’
The district has been undergoing a joint campaign to inform parents of the importance of vaccinations, and provide more vaccination resources to families.
Round Lake teacher wins Golden Apple Award: ‘I love coming to work every single day’
The statewide awards recognize and honor outstanding teachers for their roles in having lasting, positive effects on students and building stronger communities.
Grayslake data center project continues despite resistance: ‘They’re being lied to … or they’re all lying to us’
Known as T5 @ Chicago IV, if fully built out, the campus would bring more than 10 million square feet of data center space to the village’s “central range."
Residents strip Shields Township of leasing power: ‘The public made their point’
Kathy Blahunka, a former Shields Township assessor and trustee, said it reflects a broader distrust of Shields’ leadership.
Ela Township peace pole becomes subject of community strife: ‘Symbol of peace and justice’
The peace pole was installed in 2023 on Main Street, next to the Ela Historical Society and Museum, and paid for through community fundraising.
Area flooding victims encouraged to attend assistance events
According to a county release, even damage to two or more appliances could qualify someone for financial assistance.
Lake County sees increase in fiber-optic installations: ‘Fiber is coming’
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, broadband, or high-speed, internet has grown increasingly essential as the number of devices in a household has risen.