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Lake County board chair leading in re-election bid

May 23, 2019 at 11:40 p.m.

Eight seats on the 21-member Lake County Board were contested Tuesday, including two wide-open positions left up for grabs when incumbents decided not to seek re-election. The incumbents fighting to...

Waukegan Mayor Wayne Motley, seventh from left, stands with members of a group that negotiated an agreement reforming the city's police department.

Waukegan finalizes police reform agreement with minority groups

May 23, 2019 at 11:40 p.m.

The city of Waukegan, its police department and a range of community groups finalized a wide-ranging agreement this week that commits the department to increase diversity within its ranks, update...

Election 2016: What Lake County voters need to know

May 23, 2019 at 11:40 p.m.

It's finally here. Nov. 8 — the latest possible day that Election Day can fall on the calendar — has arrived at last. Hillary Clinton announced her campaign for president...

ST GEORGE, UT - NOVEMBER 05: A supporter of U.S. independent presidential candidate Evan McMullin, holds a sign at a rally on November 5, 2016 in St. George, Utah. McMullin held campaign rallies in five small towns throughout southern Utah today. (Photo by George Frey/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

Trump’s unpopularity makes Lake County Republicans’ uphill battle steeper

May 23, 2019 at 11:40 p.m.

Every four years, Republicans and Democrats across the country hope to harness the enthusiasm and higher turnout resulting from a presidential election and apply it to candidates down the ballot...

As Election Day approaches, some races turn negative

May 23, 2019 at 11:39 p.m.

Candidates are urgently campaigning with only days to go until Election Day, and the tone in some Lake County races has taken a contentious turn as would-be officeholders seek an...

Lake County Board races include challenge to chairman

May 23, 2019 at 11:39 p.m.

Eight seats on the 21-member Lake County Board are being contested in next week's election, including two wide-open positions left up for grabs when incumbents decided not to seek re-election....

Woman shot in Waukegan during carjacking attempt

May 23, 2019 at 11:39 p.m.

A woman in Waukegan was shot during a carjacking attempt early Saturday, according to police. The woman, who is in her 30s, reported the encounter took place in the 500...

Ian Dustan, 10, pets Sapphire, a dog rescued by the local nonprofit Forever Husky. Ian has an incurable mitochondrial disease, and Sapphire, too, has health problems – kidney disease. Forever Husky surprised Ian with a visit on Saturday morning.

Ailing 10-year-old surprised by pack of his favorite sled dogs

May 23, 2019 at 11:39 p.m.

Ian Dustan is a lot like any other 10-year-old kid. He likes playing with Legos. He loves video games. He's fascinated by zombies. And his favorite type of dog is...

Lake County Board to vote soon on $503 million budget

May 23, 2019 at 11:39 p.m.

The same day people head to the polls on Nov. 8, the Lake County Board is having a vote of its own on next year's proposed $503 million county budget....

A truck drives down a street in Fox Lake during flooding along the Fox River and Chain O' Lakes in April 2013.

Fox Waterway Agency focuses on ‘being more functional’ after fund snafu

May 23, 2019 at 11:39 p.m.

The Fox Waterway Agency campaigned over the summer for more funding. The public body was financially behind on dredging projects. And its state dollars have been pulled amid a budget...

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