Lake County Board incumbent being challenged by political newcomer
District 19 includes Deer Park, Wheeling and portions of Buffalo Grove, Kildeer, Lake Zurich and Long Grove.
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Lake County treasurer race pits anti-Trump Republican, Democratic political veteran
Democrat Holly Kim has been the Lake County treasurer since winning in 2018, part of a broader blue shift for Lake County in the last few decades.
Six Flags Great America roller coaster closed after Georgia death
Six Flags has shut down nine roller coasters in its parks across the United States, including the Raging Bull in Gurnee.
Round Lake D116 has eliminated $11M deficit: ‘Financial sustainability requires ongoing attention’
To help fill the hole, the Education Association of Round Lake, the district’s teachers’ union, overwhelmingly voted to cut salary increases.
New Mundelein business adds to Lake County’s brewing history: ‘It’s a homecoming’
Owner Ben Fenton, a Mundelein native, says the community’s concentration of breweries makes it a destination for craft fans.
Court rejects Lake County Board candidate’s appeal for ballot access: ‘Important to follow the law’
That leaves just Democrat Brandon Ewing, currently serving as an appointee for the District 9 seat, and write-in candidate Dashawna O. Phifer, as the only viable candidates.
Township D113 superintendent warns of rise in hate crimes: ‘Deeply concerning pattern’
Superintendent Chala Holland warned of a “deeply concerning pattern” over the last several weeks, including "multiple incidents of antisemitism, racism and the use of anti-gay slurs."
County Board District 1 candidates square off for open seat
Lake County Board District 1 includes Antioch, Lindenhurst, Old Mill Creek and Wadsworth.
Six Flags Fright Fest promises Halloween scares to close out 50th season: ‘No mercy’
Fright Fest is a popular season for the park, both for guests and the many monster characters roaming the park and frightening guests in the haunted mazes.
Highland Park puts term limits up for referendum: ‘It’s time for change’
The referendum as written would limit the terms of the offices of mayor and council members to two cumulative four-year terms.