Waukegan mayor part of Great Lakes delegation in Washington: ‘It went extremely well’
The mayors and other officials made a pitch for water resources funding and tariff relief, as well as other needs.
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‘Tis the season for students to pursue smaller scholarships: ‘Every penny helps’
Rico said the first thing students should do is complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) form.
Local Black Lives Matter founder resigning after viral fight video: ‘I take responsibility for my part’
Black Lives Matter Lake County founder and Executive Director Clyde McLemore says he plans to leave his position in the wake of a video that went viral of an altercation...
Seven running in U.S. House District 5 primaries
The district includes all or part of the Barrington communities, Long Grove, Lake Zurich, Deer Park and Kildeer, as well as parts of Chicago and the Cook County suburbs.
Waukegan starts commercial recycling pilot program: ‘An area of concern for all of us’
A successful two-month pilot program can mean expansion throughout downtown and beyond.
Black artists featured at Waukegan gallery exhibit: ‘It was overwhelming when it all came together’
Essence: Survival Through Connection opened on Feb. 21 and continues through March 14 at the ShadowBoxX Gallery in downtown Waukegan, featuring 24 works by Black artists
Lake County school superintendents mulling sales tax referendum: ‘Doing it would make schools less dependent on property taxes’
Of Illinois’ 102 counties, 55 use a sales tax to help fund their schools.
Lake County congressional reps, toymaker react to Trump speech: ‘Just more of (his) tired old grievances and lies’
Members of Congress representing Lake County had more criticism than praise for Trump’s State of the Union address, criticizing the president’s inability to be a unifying leader.
City clears way for second Waukegan Technical School location: ‘We want the next generation to learn the trades’
The Waukegan City Council unanimously approved Rivera’s request for a conditional use permit to operate the second campus of Waukegan Technical School for plumbers and electricians.
Waukegan winter Arts Park program designed for families: ‘We’re spending some good time together’
Shannon Smith, the Park District’s resident artist, said the winter Arts Park is for parents together with children between the ages of 4 and 10.