Chloe Hilles

Water system expansion bonds paid off early, reaping tax savings for Lake Villa, Lindenhurst residents; ‘This was such a unique arrangement’

October 11, 2023 at 7:17 a.m.

Expanding Lake Michigan water access to northern Lake County municipalities was a feat of intergovernmental collaboration, leaders said. On Tuesday, the County Board approved paying off part of the bonds...

Chicago-area Palestinians and allies march south on Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview in support of Worldwide Call for Strike in Solidarity with Gaza on Dec. 11, 2023.

Deerfield High grad and mother missing in Israel, and family believes they are being held hostage by Hamas. ‘I want them back.’

October 10, 2023 at 9:30 p.m.

Family and friends are desperate for the return of a local mother and daughter believed to be held hostage by Hamas following weekend attacks in Israel and Gaza that left...

A tennis court and two pickleball courts are planned to be built on this open field on the property owned by Grant Township. A walking and bicycle path will also circumvent the field.

Grant Township finding creative ways to raise money for park development; ‘We hope to attract people of all ages to the facilities’

October 5, 2023 at 7:23 a.m.

When it comes to improving parks, playgrounds and other things outside of annual budgets, small townships must find creative ways to fund community-enriching activities. Grant Township in Lake County has...

Potential Solo Cup site developer given more time to prepare for Highland Park hearing

October 5, 2023 at 7:01 a.m.

Developers seeking to build on the former Solo Cup property in Highland Park have gotten more time to prepare for an upcoming city public hearing. A Plan and Design Commission...

George Vickers picks up his bimonthly box of produce from the food farmacy at Bethany Lutheran Church. On Wednesday, he received mixed greens, onions, bell peppers, melon, apples, oranges, mango and tilapia.

‘Food is medicine’: Advocate Health Care hospitals in Barrington and Calumet Heights team up to address nutrition, food insecurity

September 29, 2023 at 3:16 p.m.

George Vickers picks up his bimonthly box of produce from the food farmacy at Bethany Lutheran Church. On Wednesday, he received mixed greens, onions, bell peppers, melon, apples, oranges, mango...

Highland Park council endorses downtown redesign to improve walkability, outdoor dining

September 29, 2023 at 7:14 a.m.

A new streetscape for Second Street in downtown Highland Park is on the horizon after the City Council showed a majority preference for a design concept. In 2022, the council...

Plaques honoring those who lost their lives at last year's Fourth of July parade shooting stand in The Rose Garden on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Highland Park. (Shanna Madison/baiduhai)

Plans underway for place to remember Highland Park parade shooting victims; ‘We will approach this … with the utmost sensitivity’

September 27, 2023 at 6:09 p.m.

Remembrance, reflection and respite are the three words that come to mind for Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering when discussing a permanent memorial for the devastating mass shooting that occurred...

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