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Mundelein police station, 221 Lake Street.

Mundelein hires retired deputy chief, restructures police department

May 22, 2019 at 1:41 p.m.

The leadership ranks of Mundelein’s police department are being restructured after a deputy chief retired and was rehired as a civilian. Don Hansen was deputy chief of support services but...

Libertyville Village Trustee Rich Moras (right) leads an Oct. 9 2018 finance committee meeting while Mayor Terry Weppler, left, listens.

Wanting more than ‘old white men’ in office, Libertyville plans to increase mayor and trustee pay

May 15, 2019 at 1:29 p.m.

Hoping to encourage more than “old white men” to seek election, Libertyville trustees are proposing an ordinance that would raise the pay for elected officials. The three-person finance committee on...

Nick Mostardo, 31, was hired as Libertyville's new finance director, effective Oct. 15.

New Libertyville money man faces stormwater, parks funding challenges

May 15, 2019 at 1:29 p.m.

Libertyville’s new finance director Nick Mostardo is set to assume his duties Oct. 15 and jump right into intense budget talks that include an upcoming storm water management referendum and...

Mundelein Village Trustee Scott Black during an Oct. 1 strategy meeting suggested raising video gambling fees from $150 per machine to $1,000 per machine.

Mundelein looks to hike fees on video gambling machines

May 22, 2019 at 1:41 p.m.

Mundelein’s fees for video gambling are among the lowest in the northwest suburbs, but they could soon be among the highest. Currently, Mundelein charges a $250 application fee and if...

Whole Foods opened Oct. 3 in the new Vernon Hills shopping center Mellody Farm and was a popular attraction during an Oct. 7 promotional weekend event. The building features a custom mural, which is still in progress.

Mellody Farm shopping center debuts in Vernon Hills to huge crowds

May 20, 2019 at 9:45 a.m.

Attendance was at least triple the expected turnout during Sunday’s grand opening event at Vernon Hills’ new $200 million Mellody Farm shopping center, according to organizers. The event marked the...

Mariano's is interested in building a gas station near the Vernon Hills shopping center's main entrance off Gregg's Parkway, as pictured in 2014.

Vernon Hills trustees not sold on proposed Mariano’s gas station

May 20, 2019 at 9:45 a.m.

Mariano’s is facing a potential roadblock in its plan to construct a gas station in Vernon Hills after trustees on Oct. 2 discouraged the company from applying for permits. The...

Mundelein Village Trustee Kerston Russell is pictured during an Oct. 1 committee meeting.

Mundelein considers rent subsidy program as a way to attract new businesses

May 22, 2019 at 1:41 p.m.

Mundelein trustees Oct. 1 discussed a new proposed tax subsidy that would pay the first few months of rent for an incoming independently-owned business. If approved, Mundelein would be the...

Referendum is a possibility as Libertyville reviews funding options for storm sewer overhaul

May 15, 2019 at 1:29 p.m.

Libertyville officials are set to discuss funding options for storm water management upgrades priced between $46.2 million and $72.5 million at a meeting next month. The figures were presented during...

Libertyville Metra station overhaul ready to begin

May 15, 2019 at 1:29 p.m.

Renovation construction to Libertyville’s downtown Metra station is scheduled to begin Oct. 4, at which point commuters looking to buy tickets or get information will be directed to a temporary...

Members of a committee featuring two elected officials and staff from Hawthorn School District 73, Village of Vernon Hills and Vernon Hills Park District met Sept. 11 for a private meeting about the upcoming schools referenda.

Hawthorn 73 plans referendum forums, meets with Vernon Hills leaders

May 20, 2019 at 9:45 a.m.

Hawthorn School District 73 is planning to host five public forums to share information about two referendum questions that will appear on the November ballot. One measure asks for $48.7...

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