Rick Kambic

Libertyville working with George Garner Cyclery on plan to add self-service bike repair stations around town

June 21, 2019 at 8:20 p.m.

Libertyville officials are considering whether to install four new self-service bicycle repair stations along popular trails and public places in the village. Members of the Libertyville Bicycle Advisory Commission are...

Lake County officials issued a boil order Wednesday for residents living in portions of Vernon Hills and Mettawa.

Boil order lifted for portions of Vernon Hills, Mettawa

June 20, 2019 at 6:56 p.m.

A boil order affecting residents and businesses in portions of Vernon Hills and Mettawa was lifted Thursday, according to a statement from Vernon Hills officials. Lake County officials issued the...

Visitors walk the path at Century Park in Vernon Hills during a fall day in 2017.

Vernon Hills Park District nominated for national award

June 19, 2019 at 4:08 p.m.

The Vernon Hills Park District recently was named as a finalist for a top award in the recreation industry. The National Gold Medal Award is a contest administered by The...

In a July 2017 photo, a young boy rides his bike on a flooded McKinley Avenue in Libertyville.

Libertyville slated for $2.7 million in stormwater funding from Illinois capital bill

June 18, 2019 at 12:48 p.m.

Libertyville is slated to get more than $2.7 million for stormwater upgrades as part of Illinois' anticipated capital program. Village trustees on May 28 approved a formal master plan that...

Hawthorn School District 73 administrative office, 841 West End Ct, Vernon Hills.

Open house for Middle School North expansion marks next phase in Hawthorn 73 referendum

June 17, 2019 at 7:50 p.m.

A July 2 open house is scheduled to give residents of Hawthorn School District 73 the opportunity to learn about the upcoming $9.8-million expansion of Middle School North. The project...

Mundelein Police Chief Eric Guenther waves a folder full of documents during a June 10 massage license appeal hearing, where he later recommended against granting a permit to a company called Moli Spa.

Mundelein rejects new massage parlor following permit reforms after past problems with similar businesses

June 14, 2019 at 6:29 p.m.

Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz on Monday upheld his staff's decision to deny a massage establishment permit to a prospective business after police raised doubt over background checks and the company's...

Several species of geese are protected under the United States Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

‘It’s pretty hard to accidentally hit 19 geese’: Mundelein police think flock crossing roadway was struck on purpose

June 12, 2019 at 4:32 p.m.

Mundelein police are looking for the person who drove into and killed a family of 19 Canada geese as they attempted to cross Midlothian Road late Sunday afternoon. A post...

Libertyville arts commission members Jim Connell, left, and Amy Williams listen to Mayor Terry Weppler explain his vision for the group during a June 3 meeting.

Libertyville arts commission revises proposed policy, talks about its mission

June 12, 2019 at 3:09 p.m.

Libertyville's art commission has taken a step back and plans to continue refining its role in the village, especially as it relates to the David Adler Music and Arts Center....

Mundelein formed a committee to research the possibility of installing a welcome sign on the Canadian National railroad bridge over Route 45 near Townline Road.

Mundelein looks to add ‘welcome’ signs on two railroad bridges

June 12, 2019 at 1:35 p.m.

Mundelein's controversial welcome-sign program approved last year might be modified to include signs attached on two different railroad bridges crossing over Route 45. Mayor Steve Lentz on Monday recommended appointing...

Round Lake Fire Department personnel along with the Lake County Sheriff's Office deputies on the scene of a double-fatal accident at Fairfield Road and Route 60 on June 8, 2019.

Coroner identifies two dead in Fremont Township crash; investigation ongoing

June 11, 2019 at 4:50 p.m.

Authorities have identified the two women who died Saturday night in a three-vehicle crash in an unincorporated area between Mundelein and Round Lake. The crash occurred shortly after 9 p.m....

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