Republicans, the minority party in Illinois, now have the conviction of a longtime Democratic leader to feature in next year’s state campaigns. Will it be enough?
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Raids hindering Waukegan’s lead pipe replacement efforts; ‘Our engineers are not from ICE’
Diane Moeller, the project engineer with Robinson Engineering assigned to the effort, said the 400 homes currently receiving copper piping are in the area between Martin Luther King Drive and Lenox Avenue, and between North and Western avenues north of downtown.
Law & Order column: Suspect arrested after Waukegan car, foot chase
Authorities said the incident began Thursday at around 9:40 p.m. when an officer received an automated signal that a car associated with a recent home invasion had been spotted near Greenwood Avenue and Sheridan Road.
Much-traveled Charlie Axus is going places, and Lake Forest guard aims to ‘make the most of every opportunity’
Charlie Axus, whose father grew up in France, is Lake Forest’s leading scorer this season.
In absence of state regulation, some suburbs are banning hemp products that get users high
In the absence of strong state and federal regulations, some suburbs have banned the sale of hemp products that get users high.
Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s state pension suspended following conviction
Lawmakers convicted of felonies tied to their government jobs, like ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan, are banned from receiving legislative pensions.
First-time candidate challenging four-term incumbent Waukegan treasurer
Voters will choose between Decker and Schwab when they cast their ballots in the Feb. 25 Democratic primary to determine not only their party’s nominee but the city’s treasurer.
Lake Bluff-area babysitter charged with stealing $11K in merchandise from clients’ homes
Lake Bluff and Lake Forest police said Darissa A. Chavarria, 22, is facing felony theft charges after two homeowners reported stolen items — including jewelry, handbags and clothing — from their homes.
Waukegan man charged in 2022 expressway shooting
Miguel Gonzalez, 47, was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge of a firearm.
Steve Reaven’s boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County
Brady Ballentine and Grayslake North are back in the top 10.