As interest in data center development continues to grow nationwide, the Lake County Board on June 9 adopted a resolution to initiate a public hearing on a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Lake County.

The Lake County PrideFest will take place June 20 at the Round Lake Beach Civic Center. Activities will run from noon to 8 p.m.

Deer Park Town Center has announced its lineup of free, family-friendly events taking place from June through August.

A man held in Lake County jail the last two years on allegations he sexually assaulted a child from 2015 until 2024 is now in custody of the McHenry County and facing additional felonies involving the same child, court records show.

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker announced Friday that 434 Illinois pharmacies will receive nearly $25 million in support, the first distribution of annual funding established through legislation he signed last year.

Illinois communities assess damage after 48 hours of severe storms, that including high winds, flooding and multiple tornadoes.

City of Hope Chicago's Dr. Tulio Rodriguez makes the case for becoming a bone marrow donor.

Youth from across Lake County will showcase a year of hands‑on learning at the 2026 Lake County 4‑H Fair, held July 29–Aug. 2 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.

The Lake County Forest Preserves is commemorating America’s 250th anniversary with a yearlong series of a yearlong series of museum exhibitions, education programs, guided walks, outdoor experiences and online resources that connect national history to Lake County.

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in May 2026.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners in a Memorial Day traffic safety campaign.

Lake County is seeking residents to serve on the County’s Independent Ethics Commission.

For the year 2025 alone, the Federal Bureau of Investigations Internet Crime Complaint Center reports that the financial loss to the public is more than $20 billion. More often than not the victims are 60 years and older.

Police were able to safely take a man to a hospital after a mental health crisis prompted a large police presence Saturday morning near Cary, officials report.

Communities across Illinois are stepping up opposition to data center development as lawsuits, packed meetings, and zoning battles spread, even after state lawmakers failed to advance major regulation of the rapidly growing industry

Northwestern Medicine invites families to attend its annual Children’s Health and Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 6 at the Northwestern Medicine Grayslake Outpatient Center, 1475 E. Belvidere Road.

The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts has informed Chief Judge Daniel B. Shanes that 10 local attorneys submitted applications for the associate judge vacancy in the 19ty Judicial Circuit.

Authorities say a Cary man was driving under the influence of drugs during a crash that killed a 95-year-old man early this year in Deer Park.

A teen who was driving a car that crashed into a building in Fox Lake early Saturday was behind the wheel illegally, police said.

A teen was flown for treatment after crashing into a utility pole and a building in Fox Lake early Saturday, also injuring a passenger.

Every five years, the Lake County Health Department partners with a countywide collaborative to conduct a Community Health Assessment and develop a Community Health Improvement Plan.

Whether you are enjoying the waters at your local pool, favorite beach or lake, it is important to protect yourself from illness, prevent the spread of germs and practice safe swimming to avoid risks such as drownings. 

The North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor will be open for the 2026 season.

One Hope United is expanding foster care support in Lake County through a new Therapeutic Foster Care program aimed at helping youth with complex needs find stable, healing-centered homes.

Volo Museum operators are scratching their heads about how the iconic car from the hit 1980s TV show “Knight Rider,” on display in their museum, could have been caught on camera speeding in New York City.

Lake County is seeking a qualified resident to serve on the Suburban Bus Board of Directors, the public transit system that provides Pace bus service throughout suburban northeast Illinois.

Illinois Rolling Thunder chapters will host a candlelight vigil at Fort Sheridan as well as the Rolling Thunder XXXVIII Demonstration Parade for POW/MIA accountability on Saturday, May 23, and Sunday, May 24, respectively.

Tim Dempsey's job is to get kids in school, but in the process he sees a lot of families struggling to keep food on the table. “Could you look in a kid’s face that is hungry and tell them no? ... It is impossible," he said.

The Lake County Regional Office of Education hosted its fifth annual Educator of the Year Celebration, presented by the Lake County Regional Office of Education Foundation, on May 6 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake.

Visit Lake County hosted its annual National Travel and Tourism Week forum May 8 at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, bringing together industry leaders and local officials to recognize tourism’s vital role in the regional economy.

The Lake County Division of Transportation will close Deep Lake Road to through traffic from IL Route 173 to North Avenue beginning Monday, May 18, at 6 a.m.

A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, May 18, regarding a local siting application for the proposed Meadowview Solid Waste Transfer Facility at 31725 N. Route 83 in Grayslake, adjacent to the Countryside Landfill.

An Island Lake man is now a millionaire after winning the grand prize of an Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket.

Breaking down the Illinois State Board of Education policy on school emergency closures and e-learning. Why schools need to conserve their days off, even once winter weather threats have passed

The Lake County Health Department is now in its second year of Operation Dropbox, a donation drive dedicated to supporting more than 3,000 veterans and their families.

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those laid to rest in April at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery.

The Lake County Division of Transportation invites you to participate in the Phase 2 Virtual Open House for Envision 2050, the long-range plan that will guide how the county invests in transportation projects through the year 2050.

Six Round Lake Middle School students were hospitalized Wednesday morning after apparently ingesting THC gummies.

The Chain O’ Lakes and part of the Fox River are back open for boating, the Fox Waterway Agency announced Tuesday.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois State Board of Education is asking lawmakers this year for $200,000 to develop a new way of counting low-income students as participation in federal assistance programs declines.

Non-disclosure agreements can silence victims and prevent information from being shared between organizations. Suspected offenders often move between coaching jobs in different jurisdictions and statutes of limitations prevent prosecution of older allegations.

Lake County is expanding its commitment to sustainability with a new Sustainable Model Ordinance Engagement Program, designed to support municipalities, townships, park districts and other local government partners.

Resources fairs for those affected by flooding will be held in Lake and McHenry counties Friday and Saturday to connect people with resources to assist in their recovery, officials announced.

A Vernon Hills man convicted in a DUI crash that killed two people on New Year’s Day in 2005 has pleaded guilty to driving drunk last November when, authorities said, he caused a crash near McHenry.

A Lake County Sheriff’s Office squad car hit a large utility pole near Woodstock late Monday while transporting someone to McHenry County Jail, according to authorities.

A Waukegan man has been sentenced by a Kane County judge to 48 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child in Aurora.

Lake County is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of the chief county assessment officer following the retirement announcement of current Chief County Assessment Officer Robert Glueckert.

As part of America 250 in Lake County, residents are invited to help tell the county’s story through photos, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and the history that defines Lake County.

University of Illinois Extension in Lake and McHenry Counties will host two educational programs on Monday, May 4, offering Illinois residents timely information on the movement of invasive ticks and small ruminant health and management.

Friday night’s rainfall has increased flooding impacts across Lake County, particularly along the Des Plaines River, Fox River and Chain O’ Lakes.