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Lake County Truck Sales ending an era in Waukegan when it closes its doors Wednesday

An era in the Waukegan area business community will soon come to an end when Lake County Truck Sales, a company operated by four generations of the Anderson family, closes its doors for the last time.

Ron Anderson (right) and his nephew, Greg Anderson, talk outside Lake County Truck Sales in Park City. Ron Amderson is closing the business Wednesday after 57 years. (Steve Sadin/For the Lake County News-Sun)

John Cooper is proposing removing Michael Jordan’s uniform number — 23 — from the South Gate of the property, which he believes would lessen the number of visitors on the street. (Chris Walker/Chicago Tribune)

Buyer who paid $9.5M for Michael Jordan’s Highland Park mansion has a new plan to convert it into a museum

Waukegan CUB workshop shows consumers ways to save money on their energy bills

Rep. Greg Casar speaks during a press conference with Sen. Bernie Sanders in the U.S. Capitol on March 26, 2026 in Washington. They introduced a bill to protect sports fans and taxpayers from professional sports team relocations. (Heather Diehl/Getty)

Sen. Bernie Sanders’ bill aims to slow — or stop — teams like the Chicago Bears from moving to other states

By Daniel C. Vock

March 26, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

Long-shot legislation would give communities a chance to keep their professional sports teams if their...

Warren’s Peyton Balanag doesn’t lack velocity. But he baffles hitters too. ‘It’s really funny watching them.’

By Steve Reaven

March 26, 2026 at 7:57 a.m.

Right-hander Peyton Balanag throws a knuckleball that he learned from his father, Terry, who also...

Evie Blohm, 4, of Vernon Hills is at the buffet line and excited about the macaroni and cheese, her favorite entree here, her mother Christine Blohm said during the SMV Men’s Club Friday Night Lenten Fish Fry on March 20, 2026 in the Rev. John P. Finnegan Parish Center at St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church in Indian Creek. (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

St. Mary of Vernon Catholic Church in Indian Creek Men’s Club serving church and fish during Lent

By Karie Angell Luc

March 26, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Between 250 to 300 people dine on Fridays for the SMV Men’s Club Friday Night...

Joliet Catholic's Cody Busch (9) flips the ball behind his back to shortstop Koen Lynes (11) for an out against Lincoln-Way Central during a nonconference game in New Lenox on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (Steve Johnston / Daily Southtown)

Baseball and softball scores for the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County

By Josh Krockey

March 25, 2026 at 9:49 p.m.

High school and local college results and highlights from the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and...

Pair of unusual Lake County Board races settled

By Joseph States

March 26, 2026 at 10:18 a.m.

More than a week out from the primary, the dust seems to have settled for...

Gov. JB Pritzker answers questions after a recent roundtable at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Column: Governor needs to shake up DCFS

By Charles Selle

March 25, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

With income tax day less than a month away, we might consider withholding that part...

Playing a guessing game are (from left) Emma Johnson, Leo Cortez and John Bolonos during the Waukegan Park District’s Spring Break Adventures program Tuesday. (Steve Sadin/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan Park District entertaining, keeping children busy with Spring Break Adventures

By Steve Sadin

March 25, 2026 at 9:15 a.m.

Big smiles broke out on the faces three participants in the Waukegan Park District’s Spring...

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