Wauconda pursues annexation to stop solar farm: ‘Developing in a manner inconsistent with our long-term plan’ By Greg Harutunian April 16, 2026 at 10:16 a.m. Madison, Wisconsin-based OneEnergy Renewables indicated an interest in building a five-megawatt solar utility at that...
Transplant recipients raise awareness about organ donations: ‘Without a donor, there’s no transplant’ By Steve Sadin April 16, 2026 at 8:41 a.m. Approximately 4,000 people in Illinois are on the transplant list, according to information from the...
Bound for Yale, Waukegan’s Jose Mendoza always aims high, and he rarely misses. He’s batting nearly .700. By Steve Reaven April 16, 2026 at 8:13 a.m. Waukegan senior Jose Mendoza, who scored a 34 on the ACT, would be the first...
Chicago Stars get permanent Bannockburn home with new center: ‘It’s their time to have their own’ By Joseph States April 15, 2026 at 3:52 p.m. Chicago Stars representatives who spoke during the village meeting emphasized how the center will mark...
Waukegan D60 dispute with teachers may be headed to arbitration: ‘A clear breach of our union contract’ By Steve Sadin April 15, 2026 at 3:39 p.m. District 60 Superintendent Theresa Plascencia said the administration took a closer look, and a number...
Waukegan’s Earth Month events kick off Saturday: ‘Every effort … helps shape the image of our city’ By Steve Sadin April 15, 2026 at 11:53 a.m. Mayor Sam Cunningham said Earth Week and Earth Month are more than a time when...
Lake County to take over for long-dormant sanitary district: ‘Heart, soul, blood, sweat and tears’ By Joseph States April 14, 2026 at 2:20 p.m. The County Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve an ordinance proposing the creation of...
CLC chooses interim president as outgoing leader leaves early: ‘To provide leadership … over the next several months’ By Steve Sadin April 14, 2026 at 2:08 p.m. Jones will serve until Jan. 3 or until a new president is hired.
Trial begins for two charged in 2022 fatal beachfront fight By Clifford Ward April 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. The jury heard lawyers describe a fatal confrontation, with prosecutors saying the defendants attacked and...
Lake County DOT announces $98M 2026 road program: ‘We know it can be frustrating’ By Joseph States April 14, 2026 at 10:08 a.m. This year’s program is nearly $20 million less than last year, which was another $10...