A $73 million state-funded project in Lake County aims to stabilize the last undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline in Illinois and help protect native endangered species.
The father of the suspect in a deadly 2022 Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park has been released early from jail after serving part of a 60-day sentence for sponsoring a firearm application for his son.
Illinois primaries traditionally are held in March. But the General Assembly delayed the 2022 primary until June to give officials more time to incorporate 2020 census data into mandatory redistricting plans.
Several area legislators are participating in the third annual Valentines for Seniors card drive, designed to “brighten the days” of older residents in the area and “ensure they know they are a valued part of the community,” according to news releases.
Democratic candidate Rick Konter says “it’s time to go purple” on his campaign website as he challenges incumbent Tom Weber, R-Lake Villa, who touts his ability to work with Democrats to pass legislation despite being in the minority party.
While incumbent state Rep. Martin McLaughlin said the state of Illinois needs to cut its spending, Democratic challenger Mary Morgan said she appreciates a balanced budget but doesn’t want cuts to come from education.
Lake Villa Trustee Allena Barbato is looking to unseat incumbent Republican state Sen. Craig Wilcox in state Senate District 32.
Barrington businesswoman, incumbent McConchie clash over SAFE-T Act in state Senate District 26 race
While the top Republican in the Illinois Senate, six-year incumbent state Sen. Dan McConchie, hopes to repeal the SAFE-T Act, the Democrat hoping to unseat him this fall supports the law, which implemented a slew of changes around criminal justice, including the elimination of ca
Algonquin Middle School, Cary-Grove students among winners of My Inspirational Teacher essay contest
A Lake Zurich Middle School North and Stevenson High School were the winners of state Sen. Dan McConchie’s My Inspirational Teacher essay contest this year. Also recognized were students from Algonquin, Libertyville, Barrington, Cary and Mundelein schools.