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$30 million being invested in over dozen projects aimed to reduce flooding in Lake County

The governor announced Monday that Lake County will receive $30 million in funding for over a dozen projects that aim to reduce stormwater flooding in the county. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined legislators, community leaders and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity at Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep School in Waukegan Monday […]

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Transportation officials announce $90 million in infrastructure projects in Lake County

Lake County transportation officials have announced new infrastructure projects for this year as part of a $90 million construction program, which aims to improve congestion and increase safety. The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) said on Monday that more than 35 transportation projects will be under construction in 2022. The projects feature intersection improvements, […]

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National Weather Service says up to 6 inches of snow possible in parts of Lake, McHenry counties

A winter weather advisory is set to go into effect this afternoon with 3-6 inches of snow possible in Lake and McHenry counties, the National Weather Service reported. The advisory is set to go into effect at 3 p.m. Thursday in Lake, McHenry, Boone and Winnebago counties. A winter weather advisory has already gone into […]

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National Weather Service warns of freezing rain causing icy conditions in Lake, McHenry counties

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory to warn of freezing rain that could cause hazardous conditions in Lake and McHenry counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the advisory for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago and Ogle counties. The advisory, which was issued Tuesday morning, will remain in effect until 7 p.m. […]

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‘You are not alone’: Veterans Assistance Commission tells Lake County veterans following fall of Afghanistan

The Veterans Assistance Commission in Lake County is urging the community to reach out and check on veterans they know following the events in Afghanistan. Andrew Tangen, Superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County (VACLC), said “there are a lot of emotions flying around” following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan after the Taliban […]

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Lake County state’s attorney announces new changes to his office, says “We must make Lake County safer”

Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said his top priority is to eliminate systemic racism in the justice system and make Lake County safer, according to a public letter he wrote. Rinehart said that he is pledging safety, equality and transparency as pillars of his new administration. “We must make Lake County safer and our […]