The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce awarded $4,000 in scholarships to five high school students at its Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship Awards Luncheon on April 24.
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Former Gov. George Ryan, who halted state’s death penalty but was imprisoned for corruption, dies at 91
Illinois’ governor from 1999 to 2003, George Ryan’s 35-year political career was sullied by a conviction for corruption in 2006.
Waukegan History Museum opens in restored library building; ‘It tells the story … from the Ice Age to the 21st century’
Waukegan Historical Society President Lori Nerheim snipped a ribbon, opening the Waukegan History Museum at the Carnegie as more than 300 people watched.
Elgin mayor says he doesn’t support closing $1.2M budget hole by swapping state grocery tax for local one
As communities around the state debate whether to replace the state’s soon-to-end grocery tax with one of their own, Elgin Mayor Dave Kaptain said he’s not in favor of the swap to fill the $1.2 million budget gap the tax loss will create.
With a varsity season already behind her, Fenwick freshman Quinn Sansone plays like it. ‘She’s been terrific.’
Sansone, who moved to Florida in 2020, returned to attend her father’s alma mater.
Crown Point, Hobart schools hope for voter support Tuesday
School leaders in Crown Point and Hobart are optimistic voters will back their operating referendum extensions at the polls Tuesday.
Highland’s Kirk Dapshis puts down stakes as catcher. Can he put himself among Region’s ‘best of the best’?
Dapshis, a former outfielder, intends to make his mark behind the plate.
Carpentersville man charged with photographing himself sexually assaulting sleeping child, law officials say
A 23-year-old Carpentersville man has been arrested on charges he took photos of himself sexually assaulting a sleeping child, according to law enforcement officials.
Regional superintendent, Fortune Brands honored at Lake County Partners’ Big Event
Lake County Regional Superintendent of Schools Michael Karner started Career Navig8 Lake County for middle and high school students to expose them to potential careers.
Worship news: Blue Mass for first responders and Parent-Child dedication
News and events at local houses of worship