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Libertyville working with George Garner Cyclery on plan to add self-service bike repair stations around town
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...
Boil order lifted for portions of Vernon Hills, Mettawa
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...
Vernon Hills Park District nominated for national award
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...
Libertyville slated for $2.7 million in stormwater funding from Illinois capital bill
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...
Open house for Middle School North expansion marks next phase in Hawthorn 73 referendum
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 rejects new massage parlor following permit reforms after past problems with similar businesses
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...
‘It’s pretty hard to accidentally hit 19 geese’: Mundelein police think flock crossing roadway was struck on purpose
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 revises proposed policy, talks about its mission
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 looks to add ‘welcome’ signs on two railroad bridges
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...
Coroner identifies two dead in Fremont Township crash; investigation ongoing
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....