News - Lake County
A 19-year-old man who died in a Grayslake traffic crash last week has been identified as a Lake Villa resident, authorities said.

Before a packed courtroom in McHenry County Thursday, friends and family of 24-year-old man killed by a drunk driver spoke of the light and love he brought to their lives.

Should private equity and hedge funds be allowed to purchase so many homes? Congressional candidate Barry Wicker: "Yes." Read his full questionnaire here

The Antioch Village Board has approved an agreement with Andrew Lichterman to serve as the community’s new village administrator.

Pisces is Save-A-Pet's pet of the week for Feb. 5, 2026.
“In Search of His Lost Cords - His Life, His Plea,” the story of Wauconda resident and recording artist Eric Kinkel’s quest for recovery of his brain and vocal cord functions, will have a free screening Feb. 7.
The Lake County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Legislative Breakfast will take place Feb. 11 in Gurnee.
Gurnee’s only free-standing memory care community, Gurnee Place Memory Care, is seeking donations for their Chemo Care Bags Service Project.
CG Granite Countertops in Gurnee will host a Spring Fashion Pop-Up Event on Feb. 10, with guests welcome to stop by anytime between 3 to 8 p.m. at the company’s showroom.


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