Ela Township peace pole becomes subject of community strife: ‘Symbol of peace and justice’
The peace pole was installed in 2023 on Main Street, next to the Ela Historical Society and Museum, and paid for through community fundraising.
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Area flooding victims encouraged to attend assistance events
According to a county release, even damage to two or more appliances could qualify someone for financial assistance.
Lake County sees increase in fiber-optic installations: ‘Fiber is coming’
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, broadband, or high-speed, internet has grown increasingly essential as the number of devices in a household has risen.
As Six Flags Great America reopens, 1994 Tiny the Spider thief recalls caper: ‘It was the talk of the town’
With Six Flags Great America opening its 50th season Saturday, Bill Walther recalled the night more than 30 years ago that made him and his friends local legends, as well...
New owners of former Trinity campus envision youth sports hub: ‘Just kids playing, having fun, learning’
Anna Donato said the foundation and idea for a youth sports center came about from her personal experiences as a mother.
Lake County environmental group expands efforts to 21 lakes: ‘They need someone’
A quickly growing army of volunteers is helping monitor lakes across the county, as Lake County Lake Lovers, a working group of nonprofit Global Water Works, expands its efforts.
Round Lake Golden Apple nominee shares journey to ‘validation’; ‘This is where I was supposed to be’
Big Hollow Elementary fourth-grade teacher Kristina Lancaster worked in various fields previously, including as an attorney and journalist.
Former Round Lake Beach Kmart making way for a new Target: ‘More than a decade in the making’
Vacant Kmart buildings have been a headache for various municipalities in the county and around the region going back decades.
Chicago Stars get permanent Bannockburn home with new center: ‘It’s their time to have their own’
Chicago Stars representatives who spoke during the village meeting emphasized how the center will mark a major milestone for the club, founded in 2006.
Lake County to take over for long-dormant sanitary district: ‘Heart, soul, blood, sweat and tears’
The County Board voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve an ordinance proposing the creation of Lake County Special Service Area 18.