Steve Sadin

Steve Sadin is a freelance reporter for the Lake County News-Sun.

Waukegan alderman ‘reconsidering’ reelection bid after arrest: ‘We will see’

June 3, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

Waukegan Ald. Sylvia Sims Bolton, 1st Ward, expressed her doubts at a City Council meeting on Monday in her first public appearance since her indictment became public last week.

North Chicago School District 187 Superintendent John Price, left, talks to the 2026 Warhawk-Lancer Scholars who earned full rides to the College of Lake County. (North Chicago School District 187)

North Chicago High scholarships continue to aid CLC students: ‘They get to go there to begin their dream’

June 3, 2026 at 11:12 a.m.

A Warhawk-Lancer Scholarship recipient receives full tuition to CLC for as many as three years.

Waukegan postpones vote on budget and salary hikes: ‘We need more clarity’

June 3, 2026 at 10:41 a.m.

Ald Thomas Hayes, 9th Ward, said more time to study the spending plan will allow a more reasoned decision.

A woman reads to a child while another patron browses during the semi-annual used book sale Saturday at the Waukegan Public Library. (Steve Sadin/for the Lake County New-Sun)

Waukegan library’s summer reading program combats ‘slide’: ‘If you don’t use it, you lose it’

June 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

More than 80 people saw a bubble show and registered for Unearth A Story, the library’s children’s summer reading program, Saturday at the library.

Walking in the Waukegan Pride Parade Saturday on Sheridan Road in the city are members of Indivisible Northeast Lake County. (Steve Sadin/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Thousands attend city Pride Parade and Festival: ‘This is what’s great about Waukegan’

June 1, 2026 at 3:43 p.m.

Mayor Sam Cunningham said the city, which was built by people from a variety of communities, has a tradition of welcoming all comers.

Waukegan D60 discussing how to fund schools’ improvement plans: ‘It’s a blueprint … to ensure student success’

June 1, 2026 at 1:06 p.m.

The District 60 Board of Education postponed a vote on the school plans to get more information to enable members to cast an informed vote with a proposed budget three...

Outgoing North Shore School District 112 Superintendent Michael Lubelfeld speaks at a celebration of his tenure on Tuesday in Highland Park. (Steve Sadin/For the Lake County News-Sun)

North Shore D112 honors outgoing Superintendent Michael Lubelfeld: ‘An inspiring leader and skillful professional’

May 29, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

Superintendent Michael Lubelfeld led the district serving Highland Park and Highwood through the coronavirus pandemic and the aftermath of the Fourth of July mass shooting.

Interim superintendent named for North Chicago D187: ‘I believe in collaboration and cooperation’

May 29, 2026 at 1:19 p.m.

She will begin leading District 187 on July 1, but has already started getting to know North Chicago.

Waukegan D60 preparing new app for next school year: ‘A fresh start for the entire community’

May 27, 2026 at 3:24 p.m.

It will allow easier but very secure interaction as parents learn information to help their children.

Waukegan Ald. Sylvia Sims Bolton charged with casting dead mother’s ballot

May 27, 2026 at 1:24 p.m.

Waukegan Ald. Sylvia Sims Bolton, 1st Ward, is facing a felony charge after, authorities say, she falsified election material in the March primary contest by casting a ballot on behalf...

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