A new 37,000-square-foot facility that will house 911 dispatch services for 30 agencies in Lake County has officially been completed following more than a decade of planning. Regional 911 consolidation partners and federal, state and local officials gathered on Friday to celebrate the completion of the Lake County Regional Operations and Communications (ROC) Facility, which […]
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Construction project underway to renovate part of Lake County Jail in Waukegan
Sheriff’s officials say the Lake County Jail in Waukegan is undergoing renovations to upgrade an area in the jail containing safety cells as part of efforts to modernize the facility. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said the Lake County Jail, in coordination with Lake County Facilities, is upgrading an area of the […]
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County board passes ordinance requiring new homes to have bird-friendly features in Lake County
The Lake County Board approved a new ordinance mandating that all new residential developments in unincorporated Lake County feature “bird-friendly” design as part of a “major step” to protect bird populations. County officials said the Lake County Board took a “major step” to protect local and migratory bird populations at its May meeting. The board […]
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Executive director appointed as construction advances on Lake County’s new consolidated 911 dispatch center
An executive director has been appointed as construction is advancing on a 37,000-square-foot facility that will house 911 dispatch services for 30 agencies in Lake County. The new Regional Operations and Communications (ROC) Facility in Libertyville is on track to open in 2025. Officials say construction is progressing with crews working through winter to prepare […]
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$4 million streetscape project set to begin to rebuild Main Street in Lake Zurich
Village officials say a $4 million streetscape project will be underway soon to rebuild Main Street in downtown Lake Zurich to improve the aesthetic and enhance walkability. The Village of Lake Zurich said earlier this week that the village will invest $4 million in a new look along Main Street starting in 2025. Work has […]
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Officials celebrate completion of $73 million project to preserve shoreline at Illinois Beach State Park near Zion
The governor along with state and local officials celebrated the completion of a $73 million project to preserve the rapidly eroding shoreline at the Illinois Beach State Park near Zion. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and local and state officials gathered on Monday to celebrate the completion of the Illinois Beach State Park Shoreline Stabilization Project. […]
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Eastbound lanes on Charles J. Miller Bridge in McHenry to be closed for bridge inspection
The McHenry County Division of Transportation will close eastbound lanes on the Charles J. Miller Bridge in McHenry for deck inspection on June 11, authorities said. During the inspection of the bridge deck, eastbound traffic will be diverted to the bridge’s westbound side, officials said in a news release. Traffic control personnel and flaggers will […]
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Lake County Board passes policy mandating government-owned building have ‘bird-friendly’ glass
The Lake County Board approved a new policy that will keep birds at the top of mind on all newly constructed and renovated Lake County government-owned facilities. The primary aim of the policy is to mitigate hazards for birds posed by the building environment, particularly from collisions with glass surfaces. The policy, which went into […]
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And so it begins: IDOT announces lane closures on Route 12 in McHenry County for resurfacing
Congestion is about to get worse on Route 12 between Richmond and Spring Grove as the Illinois Department of Transportation announced lane closures will begin May 28 for resurfacing in McHenry County. IDOT said in a news release resurfacing of U.S. Route 12 from Illinois 31 in Richmond to west State Park Road in Spring […]