In the News

2022

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Lake County Board members call for statewide assault rifle ban in wake of Highland Park shooting: ‘We do have a voice’

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Pace, Lake County launch county-wide Dial-a-Ride service

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Lake County Board to officially allow anonymous ethics complaints; OKs distribution of $7.2 million in pandemic recovery aid

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Lake County launches violence interrupter program

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Ela Township peace group holds vigil in support of war-torn nation: ‘The stories coming out of Ukraine are horrific’

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2021

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Lake County Board adopts policy banning single-use plastics by 2023

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Lake County's first independent ethics commission has been formed

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2020

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Guest column: Delaying property taxes, waiving fines during COVID-19 crisis isn’t as simple as it sounds

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Anti-Defamation League warns Lake County Board about ‘new escalation of hate’ in region

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2019

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Lake County Board formally bans harassment, bullying by its members

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'Effectively dead’: Illinois Tollway puts the brakes on Route 53 extension study through Lake County

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2018

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Daily Herald Endorses Vealitzek for County Board


Lake County Board candidates disagree on need for ethics reform


Lake County Board candidates differ on whether Lawlor should resign

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