Rick Kambic

Mega Realty is interested in developing vacant village-owned parcels in downtown Mundelein.

Developer looking to pitch potential projects for vacant land in downtown Mundelein

May 15, 2019 at 6:34 p.m.

A developer, who previously was interested in a vacant downtown parcel in Mundelein before backing out, now is planning to market all of the vacant land around Plaza Circle. Jim...

Hawthorn School District 73 board member Sonali Patil addresses why she wanted to serve another term as board president during an April 29 meeting.

Hawthorn School District 73 Board selects new president

May 20, 2019 at 2:49 p.m.

The Hawthorn School District 73 board recently selected a new president, choosing incumbent board member Robin Cleek over incumbent Sonali Patil, who had been the board's president. Cleek, who was...

Mundelein's former village hall at 440 E. Hawley St.

Mundelein agrees to tentative terms with business looking to build office, retail space at former village hall

May 22, 2019 at 6:42 p.m.

Mundelein officials recently moved closer to finalizing a sale of the former village hall, as a local business looks to break ground this summer on a proposed two-story mixed office...

A Menards store opened in 2018 within the Gregg's Landing retail area, which still includes available outlots for development.

Demand exists for brick-and-mortar stores in Vernon Hills, study says, as officials eye redevelopment

May 20, 2019 at 2:49 p.m.

As Vernon Hills officials look to guide the redevelopment of three commercial sites in town, they said they're encouraged by the results of a new study commissioned by the village....

Libertyville Trustee Donna Johnson hopes residents stop by an upcoming open house on updates to the comprehensive plan.

Libertyville, Mundelein to host open houses on updated comprehensive plans

May 15, 2019 at 6:33 p.m.

Mundelein and Libertyville are hosting open houses in May to showcase proposed updates to their comprehensive plans. Libertyville's open house is scheduled for between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. May...

Mundelein Trustee Ray Semple explains portions of the proposed 2019-20 budget during an April 22 Village Board meeting.

Major infrastructure projects add up in Mundelein’s new annual budget

May 22, 2019 at 6:42 p.m.

Mundelein officials recently approved a new annual spending plan that they say is the largest in the village's 110-year history, as they prepare to start a new budget year in...

A 40-acre parcel owned by the Archdioceses of Chicago near Butterfield and Winchester roads sits empty in this file photo.

Libertyville moving forward with appeal in Archdiocese of Chicago, housing developer land-use lawsuit

May 15, 2019 at 6:33 p.m.

Libertyville officials recently hired a law firm with experience in land-use cases as they plan to appeal a Lake County judge's ruling earlier this year that allowed a housing project...

Shooting near Mundelein that injured man was related to gang activity, police say

May 22, 2019 at 6:42 p.m.

Investigators believe the recent shooting near Mundelein that seriously injured a 22-year-old man was an isolated incident related to gang activity, the Lake County Sheriff's office said Tuesday. Authorities have...

New fitness center with ties to the Chicago Bears opens in Vernon Hills

May 20, 2019 at 2:49 p.m.

A specialty fitness center called Bears Fit that involves a partnership with the Chicago Bears recently opened for business in a Vernon Hills shopping center formerly anchored by Sports Authority....

Man in serious condition following shooting near Mundelein, police say

May 22, 2019 at 6:42 p.m.

A 22-year-old man is in serious condition after being shot early Monday morning while he was inside his home in an unincorporated area near Mundelein, the Lake County Sheriff's office...

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