New Lake Forest program brings sailing to those with disabilities
The sky is overcast as Kim Russell, 30, of Evanston, pulls up to the Lake Forest Yacht Club. The driveway is still wet from a morning rain and the wind...
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Lake Forest discusses plans for affordable housing downtown
Lake Forest city officials have begun formulating a wish list for development at a downtown site, emphasizing their desire to see a project that could bring more affordable housing. The...
Vernon Hills: No guns in new Dave & Buster’s
Patrons at a planned Dave & Buster's in Vernon Hills might be able to play shoot-'em-up video games in the venue, but village officials have decided they don't want people...
Vernon Hills Car show helps food bank, veterans
As John Finch pulls in to the Sears Auto Center parking lot off Milwaukee Avenue in Vernon Hills, he's clearly turning heads. Finch is hard to miss in his pearl-colored,...
Lake Forest will have to seek new revenue, officials say
Despite having a healthy financial outlook for the current fiscal year, Lake Forest officials say the city could be facing budget shortfalls in the next five years. Lake Forest Director...
Smoking at summer festivals not totally off the menu
Outdoor festivals serve as one of summer's biggest highlights, and while some health advocates are pushing to make the events smoke-free, many village leaders say it's not a problem in...
District 128 closer to approving proposed budget
The Community High School District 128 school board is one step closer to adopting the proposed $84.5 million budget for fiscal year 2014. The program and personnel committee met on...
Smoking at summer festivals not totally off the menu
Outdoor festivals serve as one of summer's biggest highlights, and while some health advocates are pushing to make the events smoke-free, many village leaders say it's not a problem in...
Libertyville, Lake Forest students to see changes at start of new school year
When some Lake County students return to class this month, they will notice not only new faces from incoming staff and fellow pupils, but also updated safety features in their...
Lake County sues state over voter law
Lake County authorities filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging a new state law that requires them to establish a separate commission to oversee elections. The new law removes the authority from...