Joseph States – Page 6

People stand to applaud Lilu Weisberger, 14, behind podium, after speaking in the public participation segment of the Deerfield Public Schools District 109 Board of Education meeting at Caruso Middle School on April 10, 2025, in Deerfield. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Fight over trans-inclusive student policies has moved to courts: ‘The feds are coming’

July 27, 2026 at 5:33 p.m.

Opponents argue that Illinois’ transgender inclusive policies, whether for sports or locker rooms, are now in violation of federal law.

Susan Schulenberg places flowers on July 20, 2026, on the grave of David and Rosa, two abandoned infants that had been kept in a morgue for several years before Schulenberg's nonprofit group helped organize their funeral in 2005. Schulenberg emphasized the importance of educating people about the state's Safe Haven law. (Joe States/Pioneer Press)

After arrest in 2005 infant’s death, woman who buried him wonders if Safe Haven law would have saved him

July 24, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

Rest in His Arms, a nonprofit founded in 2005, has organized the burials of more than 50 abandoned infants in the last 21 years.

Construction along Arlington Road, between Lake Cook Road and Route 83, in April, 2026. (Joe States/Pioneer Press)

Lake County planning $1B in road projects over next five years

July 20, 2026 at 2:29 p.m.

Program projects are split into three primary categories: preservation, modernization and expansion.

In this photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito, also known as the southern house mosquito, sits on someone's skin before taking a blood meal in 2022. (Lauren Bishop/CDC via AP)

‘Be prepared, but don’t be scared’: West Nile virus detected in Lake County mosquitoes

July 17, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

Michael Adam, director of environmental health at the Lake County Health Department, said some basic precautions can keep residents healthy and safe outdoors this summer.

The village of Mundelein water tower, seen from the Metra station in December, 2025. (Joe States/Pioneer Press)

Mundelein motion to dismiss schools’ impact-fee lawsuit denied: ‘Litigation has never been our preferred path’

July 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The districts said they remained “fully committed to open dialogue with all parties regarding fair developer contributions to our school infrastructure.”

Bob Glueckert, the outgoing chief county assessor for Lake County, speaking during Tuesday's board meeting, where he was recognized for his work over his seven year career. He was a key figure in Lake County's implementation of the Tyler Enterprise Assessment and Tax System. (Joe States/Pioneer Press)

Lake County replaces retiring chief county assessor: ‘Build bridges and solve some problems’

July 16, 2026 at 10:13 a.m.

Lake County Chief County Assessor Bob Glueckert retired this month, replaced by Nathan Herbst, the chair of the County Board of Review since 2022.

Charges filed in 25-year-old Lake County case of baby found in dumpster

July 14, 2026 at 2:40 p.m.

On Aug. 26, 2001, Round Lake Beach police officers responded to a report of a deceased infant found in a bag in a dumpster behind a grocery store on Rollins...

A pair of renderings of the future Walden Elementary School included in Deerfield Plan Commission documents. Walden is one of four District 109 schools undergoing extensive rehab or replacement as part of a multi-million dollar renovation campaign. (Village of Deerfield)

Deerfield D109 moving forward with new elementary school plans: ‘We’ve listened to neighbors’

July 16, 2026 at 8:32 a.m.

The new school is planned to begin operation in 2028 on the same site as the current Walden Elementary School.

Parties search for candidates for vacant Lake County Board seat: ‘Carries significant responsibility’

July 13, 2026 at 8:24 a.m.

Lake County is also seeking candidates to temporarily fill Cunningham’s District 9 seat.

Grayslake man gets life in prison for 2022 fatal stabbing: ‘Violent and unrepetent’

July 9, 2026 at 1:36 p.m.

Vargas was found guilty in March of first-degree murder for stabbing Brian Mahdee, 47, more than 40 times.

All Stories