Upcoming road project to reduce lanes on Milwaukee Avenue in Vernon Hills
A portion of Milwaukee Avenue in Vernon Hills will be limited to one lane in each direction for most of the summer while workers replace a culvert under the road....
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Libertyville to address stormwater upgrades as part of $3.7 million bond sale for infrastructure
Libertyville officials are looking to sell about $2.5 million in bonds to pay for stormwater sewer upgrades in two parts of town this summer, trying to create immediate relief for...
Libertyville weighs whether to create village guidelines for public art displays, programs
Libertyville trustees soon will decide whether to establish a list of standards regulating art displays and activities on public property. A recently created arts commission would have the authority to...
Grant helps Vernon Hills Park District upgrade playground at Garvanian Park
The southernmost playground in a Vernon Hills subdivision recently was replaced thanks to a $50,000 grant from a playground manufacturer. Several pieces of playground equipment for children ages 12 and...
Construction to start soon on new assisted living center in Mundelein
A downstate assisted living company plans to enter the Chicago area for the first time with a newly approved facility in Mundelein. Construction on Carriage Crossing Senior Living's new facility,...
Mundelein Park District opens new neighborhood park
Mundelein Park District officials recently opened a new neighborhood park for residents in the Holcomb neighborhood on the northeast corner of Route 45 and Route 176. The new Holcomb Park...
Mayors from Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills and Green Oaks lay out past, future projects
Top village officials from central Lake County recently addressed the business community, sharing details of stormwater upgrades, housing projects and redevelopment efforts during a GLMV Chamber of Commerce luncheon in...
Mundelein High School District 120 looks to replace newly elected board member who is moving out of district
Shortly after winning a third term on the Mundelein High School District 120 Board earlier this spring, Joanne Anderson resigned. Anderson, who served as board president for four years, is...
After 46 years, longtime village attorney steps back in Mundelein
For the first time in more than 46 years, Charles Marino won't preside as village attorney when the Mundelein Village Board meets May 13. Although Marino isn't retiring, he is...
Construction starts on Hawthorn School District 73’s new $13.5 million kindergarten center
With construction starting on Hawthorn School District 73's $13.5 million kindergarten center, officials are turning their attention toward what to name the new building and they're interested in suggestions from...