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When voters cast their ballots in the March 17 primary and Nov. 3 general election, they will receive this “I Voted” sticker designed by Lake Forest Academy freshman Michelle Oum. (Lake County Clerk’s Office)

Turnout of 15% expected for Tuesday’s Lake County primaries: ‘We should exercise our right to vote’

March 16, 2026 at 1:37 p.m.

Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at scores of polling places throughout the county as voters decide who will be their party’s nominee in the...

Vista Medical Center East owner Vista Health Systems faces foreclosure of the property in July for unpaid real estate taxes. (Waukegan Fire Department)

Waukegan hospital’s financial woes continue; future unclear

March 16, 2026 at 10:10 a.m.

FNA DZ, a company that purchases delinquent property taxes as an investment, bought the unpaid 2023 taxes and they remain unpaid. No one bought the 2024 taxes.

AkzoNobel executive Martijn Arkesteijn, third from left, talks to team members, from left, Faustine Wang, Mai Hathuc and Lauren Luebker in the conference room at the Waukegan factory. (Steve Sadin/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan’s AkzoNobel factory undergoing $58M ‘site overhaul’: ‘This is something to celebrate’

March 13, 2026 at 3:56 p.m.

Akzo Nobel is investing more than $58 million in what Arkesteijn describes as a “site overhaul,” significantly increasing capacity at its Waukegan plant, one of the few remaining factories on...

Waukegan D60 continues to recruit teachers internationally

March 13, 2026 at 11:05 a.m.

Elizabeth Ambroiggio, the director of the bilingual cultural department, said while overall enrollment is declining in the district, the number of English learners is increasing.

Voters cast their ballots at a Lake County polling place in a file photo. (Steve Sadin/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Six-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider faces primary challenge

March 12, 2026 at 8:16 a.m.

The winner of the Schneider-Coghill primary will face Republican Carl Lambrecht of Highland Park in the Nov. 3 general election.

Robert Abbott Middle School students interact with Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 Superintendent Theresa Plascencia during her listening tour on Monday at the school. (Steve Sadin/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan D60 superintendent hears from students, parents, teachers and staff on listening tour

March 11, 2026 at 8:08 a.m.

The effort started with a survey late last year gauging the climate on safety, trust and a sense of belonging.

Students at Clark Elementary School sit inb a Socratic Circle during a discussion as part of the International Baccalaureate program. It is one of two schools in the district and Lake County to employ the teaching method.

Waukegan boasts two International Baccalaureate schools: ‘Learning innovative real-world principles’

March 11, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

District 60 Board of Education member Rick Riddle said he is proud the district has the only two IB elementary or middle schools in Lake County.

Bernadette Walther reaches for Maggie Honeybee’s leash as the dog comes out of a tunnel during the Waukegan Park District’s Ruffin Relays. (Steve Sadin/For the Lake County News-Sun)

Waukegan Park District program provides advanced dog training: ‘It develops a bond’

March 9, 2026 at 2:16 p.m.

Dogs taking part in the Ruffin Relays are led on a leash by their owner on a journey through a 10-station course which includes two tunnels, a pair of jumps...

Members of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, including Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham, third from right, spent three days in Washington last week advocating for the group’s interests. (City of Waukegan)

Waukegan mayor part of Great Lakes delegation in Washington: ‘It went extremely well’

March 9, 2026 at 1:06 p.m.

The mayors and other officials made a pitch for water resources funding and tariff relief, as well as other needs.

‘Tis the season for students to pursue smaller scholarships: ‘Every penny helps’

March 6, 2026 at 3:06 p.m.

Rico said the first thing students should do is complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) form.

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