Waukegan school board swears in 2 new student members: ‘I want to help make a difference’
Jiminez and Hemphill took their oaths of office on June 22,officially becoming the voice of the district’s approximately 14,000 students.
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Brushwood Center program teaches impacts of environment: ‘We know poor air quality worsens the situation’
The program brings together community healthcare workers who have close relationships with women -- particularly those who are pregnant.
Lake County Homeless Prevention Program facing higher demand: ‘We can tell people are struggling’
Waukegan Township Supervisor Marc Jones said a year ago that the program provided $200,000 in assistance to 47 people throughout the county.
Waukegan D60 planning to cut spending by $11.5M this year: ‘There was no way we could continue the services we had’
By law, taxing bodies like school districts can increase the levy by no more than the lesser of 5% or the increase in the gross domestic product.
Thousands flock to Waukegan’s American Independence Parade: ‘Anyone who walks by is welcome’
Children waiting patiently for the parade to reach them on Sheridan Road were poised to rush to collect candy and other items distributed to the crowd by many of the...
Waukegan-area officials denounce recently found racist posters: ‘No one … should be intimidated by hatemongers’
Waukegan Police Chief Edgar Navaro said Tuesday the investigation began in April with the first posters and is ongoing.
Forum focuses on the good and bad about license plate readers: ‘One of the ways we can make sure we are not left behind’
Anthony McIntyure, the founder and CEO of the Antmound Foundation, said the purpose of the evening was to bring a wide range of people together to give their views on...
Thousands volunteer for AbbVie’s Week of Possibilities: ‘People want to help their community’
Keya Milla, president of the AbbVie Foundation, said the Week of Possibilities is a time for workers to volunteer in the communities where they work.
Waukegan D60 extends superintendent’s contract by 4-3 vote: ‘I have not seen aspirations to shoot for the stars’
Board member Jeff McBride, who voted to approve the pact, said Plascencia met all her goals and she alone is not responsible for nearly all of the financial decision-making.
Thousands gather for Waukegan Juneteenth celebration: ‘We must just stand … together against racism’
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger informed the slaves in Galveston, Texas, that they were free.