Lake County Homeless Prevention Program facing higher demand: ‘We can tell people are struggling’ By Steve Sadin July 2, 2026 at 4:55 p.m. Waukegan Township Supervisor Marc Jones said a year ago that the program provided $200,000 in...
Highland Park group seeks to shame gun-manufacturer ‘enablers’: ‘We’ve … allowed corporations and consumers to ask for accountability’ By Joseph States July 2, 2026 at 2:37 p.m. Each enabler is verified by trawling through records, bankruptcy filings, legal documents and annual reports.
Grayslake data center opponents call for wetlands protection: ‘Wetlands are incredibly important’ By Joseph States July 2, 2026 at 12:17 p.m. If fully built out, the Grayslake data center could be one of the largest single...
Waukegan D60 planning to cut spending by $11.5M this year: ‘There was no way we could continue the services we had’ By Steve Sadin July 1, 2026 at 2:25 p.m. By law, taxing bodies like school districts can increase the levy by no more than...
Thousands flock to Waukegan’s American Independence Parade: ‘Anyone who walks by is welcome’ By Steve Sadin July 1, 2026 at 1:41 p.m. Children waiting patiently for the parade to reach them on Sheridan Road were poised to...
Off-duty Mundelein police officer killed in motorcycle crash: ‘A heartbreaking loss’ By Joseph States July 1, 2026 at 12:25 p.m. Area police departments released statements expressing their condolences.
Libertyville man faces hate crime charge for ICE poster: ‘Hate must have no home in Lake County’ By Clifford Ward July 2, 2026 at 7:52 a.m. State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said the “Good Shot ICE” sign was directed at creating fear...
Waukegan-area officials denounce recently found racist posters: ‘No one … should be intimidated by hatemongers’ By Steve Sadin June 30, 2026 at 3:35 p.m. Waukegan Police Chief Edgar Navaro said Tuesday the investigation began in April with the first...
Lake County feels the heat as high temperatures continue: ‘Listen to your body’ By Joseph States June 30, 2026 at 2:07 p.m. Chicagoland is under an extreme heat warning until midnight Thursday, experiencing “dangerously hot conditions” with...
The time is near for the Chicago Bears training camp open practices in Lake Forest By Daniel I. Dorfman June 30, 2026 at 12:19 p.m. Fans looking to get a glimpse of the 2026 Chicago Bears will have 10 opportunities...