Column: President Trump’s renaming of lake, gulf are global jokes
We’ve seen the wrath of President Donald Trump once again as he signed an executive order last Thursday changing the lake’s name to Lake America.
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Column: Please heed all water-safety warnings
So far, the drowning trend is the same as in recent years: four in 2024, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office, and four last year.
Column: Debate rages over fate of abandoned Lake County K-9
Not putting Axel back on duty would be a crime if, in fact, he remains spry and able to perform police tasks with a new partner.
Column: Vista Medical Center East troubles go national
It’s not a pleasant read about what’s happened to once-respected hospitals not only in Waukegan, but others AHS owns, including one in downstate Granite City.
Column: Libraries changing with our times
The traditional public library model many of us grew up with has changed as patrons delve into all sorts of offerings currently archived on and off shelves. First turned into...
Column: Amtrak should bet on an American Place Casino station
Amtrak tells communities along its passenger routes that trains are one of the best investments communities can make to expand tourism and business investment.
Column: Some state Dems running for 2 offices at the same time
Democrats control all statewide offices and have a supermajority in both chambers of the legislature. The party also rules in Lake County.
Column: Stopping anti-carp project is all wet
Stopping the carp is the idea of a $1.15 billion project along the Des Plaines River in Will County, building a barrier to stop the voracious carp from entering Lake...
Column: Lake County experiencing quite a building boom
From single-family homes to apartments to logistics centers to repurposing dated edifices, the county is abuzz with earthmoving equipment on job sites.
Column: State’s classroom phone ban doesn’t go far enough
Getting a cellphone at an early age is today’s version of passing one’s first driver’s license test.