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Man dies after being pulled from lake at Illinois Beach State Park: ‘They need lifeguards’
10/09/2026

Man dies after being pulled from lake at Illinois Beach State Park: ‘They need lifeguards’

Water safety advocates have warned the breakwaters create stronger, more dangerous currents around them, and draw curious swimmers who don’t understand their dangers.

Steve Reaven’s high school football rankings and Week 3 top players for Lake County
10/09/2026

Steve Reaven’s high school football rankings and Week 3 top players for Lake County

Antioch and Wauconda stay on top, and Highland Park’s Gustav Crane and Libertyville’s Kaden Butt are the players of the week.

University of Illinois Chicago sees record enrollment two years in a row
10/09/2026

University of Illinois Chicago sees record enrollment two years in a row

The University of Illinois Chicago reported its highest enrollment numbers in school history for the second consecutive year, recording over 37,000 students.

Job Center of Lake County tries to lay groundwork for careers: ‘I wanted to serve people’
09/09/2026

Job Center of Lake County tries to lay groundwork for careers: ‘I wanted to serve people’

More people are coming for help because legislation passed last year now requires people to work at least 80 hours a month to qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Lake County districts use state grant to fill teacher vacancies: ‘This is a shot in the arm to help us recruit’
09/09/2026

Lake County districts use state grant to fill teacher vacancies: ‘This is a shot in the arm to help us recruit’

District 60 is one of four Lake County districts learning they received Teacher Vacancy Grants on Sept. 1 in Springfield, making them among 100 statewide.

Waukegan promotes new fire chief from within
09/09/2026

Waukegan promotes new fire chief from within

Burleson took his oath of office as the city’s newest fire chief Monday at City Hall immediately after the Waukegan City Council unanimously approved his appointment.

Lake County Board GOP candidate may not appear on ballot: ‘It should be up to the voters’
09/09/2026

Lake County Board GOP candidate may not appear on ballot: ‘It should be up to the voters’

A Waukegan Township Democratic Party news release described the omissions as “serious legal defects,” and one of several signs of an “operation stretched thin.”

Waukegan taking applications for Facade Improvement Program: ‘It’s a great facelift’
09/09/2026

Waukegan taking applications for Facade Improvement Program: ‘It’s a great facelift’

Waukegan has budgeted $500,000 for the fiscal year ending April 30 to help businesses throughout the city improve the outside of their buildings.

Buffalo Grove Days Parade 2026 ‘Good people come out of Lake County’
09/09/2026

Buffalo Grove Days Parade 2026 ‘Good people come out of Lake County’

The Buffalo Grove Days Parade for 2026 took place under overcast skies at nearly 80 degrees, with a parade route leading to Mike Rylko Community Park.

Wheeling pet care business halts van service after dog’s death
09/09/2026

Wheeling pet care business halts van service after dog’s death

Waggles Pet Resort intends to “evaluate steps to help prevent a tragedy like this from ever happening again,” the company announced in a prepared statement.

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