Mary McIntrye

‘Bringing the library to them’: Zion-Benton Public Library looks to draw in wider audience

May 24, 2019 at 5:38 a.m.

Serving three communities with just one library can be a bit of a challenge. According to Nicholas Hyten, coordinator of information services for the Zion-Benton Public Library, the organization plans...

Closed for the season with the arrival of winter weather, the Grayslake Dog n Suds has a posted re-opening date of Feb. 22 even as its current owner looks to sell the business to a new operator.

Grayslake Dog n Suds’ owner says he will miss ‘great group of kids’ as he sells vintage restaurant

May 24, 2019 at 5:37 a.m.

Guiding a nervous newbie from a scared first-time employee to a confident car hop or cook has been the main highlight of Chris Beckord's tenure as owner of the Grayslake...

In this file photo, solar energy panels are mounted on a roof in Marshfield, Mass.

Revised code prepares Wauconda for potential ‘explosion’ in solar panel installations

May 24, 2019 at 5:36 a.m.

A small change to Wauconda's code will allow residents to take part in the "explosion" of residential solar panel installations expected in 2019, according to solar power entrepreneur Trevor Sumner....

Wauconda residents voted by a 2-to-1 margin in 2012 to support delivery of Lake Michigan water. The village currently draws water from a system of wells tied to an aquifer.

Water and tax bills rising in Wauconda after village approves financing for Lake Michigan delivery

May 24, 2019 at 5:17 a.m.

Between increased water rates and higher property taxes, the average Wauconda household will pay an estimated $43 more per month for Lake Michigan water than it currently does for the...

The Gurnee Village Board voted this week to add a definition of "family" to its zoning code that attempts to balance concerns about the number of people occupying a single-family dwelling without infringing on civil rights.

Gurnee updates zoning definition of ‘family’ with eye on number of people that occupy dwellings

May 24, 2019 at 5:15 a.m.

When dealing with real estate developers, a village must be clear on what "single-family housing" means. However, defining a "family" can be tricky when it comes to avoiding legal challenges....

Six Flags Great America has been sued by a family that Gurnee police say was attacked at Fright Fest in September.

Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum continues recovery from flooding

May 24, 2019 at 5:13 a.m.

This year will go down in history as one of historic flooding. But thanks to community donations and volunteerism, regional organizations and Village Board expenditures, the Grayslake Heritage Center and...

Earlier this month, eighth-graders at Woodland Middle School were required to illustrate some of the events leading up to World War II, specifically the attempt to appease Hitler in the Munich Agreement.

Hitler comic-strip assignment supported by Woodland school board: ‘People are always looking for hate’

May 24, 2019 at 5:13 a.m.

Despite controversy surrounding a recent eighth-grade history assignment requiring students to draw cartoons about Hitler, Woodland School District 50 officials announced Thursday night they support the teacher's choice in assigning...

Developer pitches $43 million ‘Navyseum’ attraction for North Chicago

May 24, 2019 at 5:12 a.m.

A new Navy-related 130,000-square-foot complex — described as an interactive "sailor for a day" attraction — is in the works in North Chicago, officials said. The planned $43 million Navyseum,...

The Grayslake Village Board voted Nov. 21 to give a $150,000 tax incentive to Light the Lamp Brewery to redevelop the Cupola building, built in 1916, and move its business down the block from its current Lake Street location.

Grayslake approves tax incentive to help brewery renovate 100-year-old building

May 24, 2019 at 5:11 a.m.

A historic Grayslake building that has sat vacant for years is scheduled to get a new lease on life this spring as Light the Lamp Brewery finishes its renovations and...