Free trees to be distributed to beautify, educate; ‘Selecting trees is like selecting a new puppy’
Available through Help Grow Waukegan — a joint effort of Openlands, Waukegan, the U.S. Forest Service and others — officials hope to put 150 new trees in the city by fall of next year, according to Sarah Surroz, Openlands’ director of Lake County programs.
Law & Order column: Lake County police dog assists in arrest of fleeing suspect
Dax found Romero inside the doctor’s office and bit him on the leg. Romero allegedly punched the dog, which would not release him.
After 65 years, Help Them To Hope collects $35k in final campaign
For decades, HTTH has distributed those funds to social service agencies in the county, but recently announced that the campaign ending Saturday will be the last.
Lake County churches, organizations share ideas about migrants’ needs; ‘They show up in shorts and sandals’
Gale Graves, the vice president of community impact of United Way of Lake County, said after the formal portion of Thursday’s meeting she is receiving calls about more and more migrants in Lake County in need of services.
Alleged Highland Park parade shooter no longer wants to represent himself; asks to get attorneys back
Crimo did not say what prompted his change of heart, just as he did not say last month what made him decide to represent himself.
Lake Forest’s Seth Digby recently earned a black belt in judo. He’s unbeaten in wrestling. What’s next?
Lake Forest senior Seth Digby relies on his background in judo to gain an advantage in wrestling. “It makes an impact,” his coach says.
Lake County officials say new voting equipment will streamline process; ‘This ... has Democratic and Republican support’
The new voting equipment, which sorts, prints and prepares vote-by-mail ballots for the U.S. Postal Service, officially went into operation Thursday at the Lake County Clerk’s office in Waukegan, making the process quicker for voters.
Waukegan bans ceremonial balloon launches
The council voted 6-3 Tuesday to prohibit the public release of balloons into the sky in an effort keep potential pollutants out of Lake Michigan and protect wildlife.
Kaleb Jackson steps back amid losses to step forward even further for Carmel: ‘He flipped a switch’
A stepback jumper is just one of the ways Carmel’s Kaleb Jackson can score. But taking a step back set him on a path to do more.
More Chicago-area suburbs pass ordinances to curb migrant drop-offs
As of Tuesday evening, Hinsdale had received 11 buses in 11 days, according to the village president.
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Steve Reaven’s boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County
Waukegan climbs after winning nine straight games, while Vernon Hills and Antioch enter the rankings.
Magician Michael Grandinetti gets inspiration from a happy crowd
Michael Grandinetti performs two shows Jan. 13 at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.
Outdoors column: Bird counts create memories, contribute to science
Today, roughly 80,000 people worldwide participate in the counts, held for a certain time period each year around Christmas.
Waukegan officer charged after throwing handcuffed suspect to ground, police say
Tabisz arrived after the arrest, and was taking the suspect to the police department when he yanked the suspect to the ground after the suspect stopped walking, authorities said.
The best places to eat and drink in Chicago
Here are all of the Tribune Food and Dining team’s guides to different food and restaurants throughout Chicago, from best burgers and Italian beef to beer and wine.
Lake County municipalities scramble to regulate migrant bus drop-offs; ‘I don’t think that’s the way people should be treated’
In Lake County, the cities of Waukegan, North Chicago and Highwood — and villages of Grayslake and Buffalo Grove — approved ordinances Tuesday to regulate unscheduled migrant buses at their respective council meetings.
Lake County to regularly transfer inmates to McHenry County due to jail staffing shortages; about 100 to be moved initially
“With current employee vacancies, staff on (family leave), and other absences, the Lake County Sheriff’s Corrections Division is down nearly 40% of its normal staffing levels," Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg said.
Column: The state of the world is pretty darn good, no matter what you’re hearing
For Americans today, our greatest danger may be our own fears.
Column: Higher property tax bills are on the horizon in new year
The conservative-leaning Illinois Policy Institute estimates Illinoisans pay the second-highest amount of property taxes in the nation, and have the highest overall tax burden. Despite several “task forces” named to study tax relief, no proposals to ebb the tax tide have materialized from Springfield.
Lake County BLM hosts winter break skating party; ‘We have to stop the violence by presenting alternatives to what’s happening’
The entertainment facility was closed for the day, but opened its doors especially to accommodate more than 50 children from places such as Kenosha, Wisconsin, Zion, Waukegan and North Chicago.
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Grayslake Central might not need a superhero. But Xavi Granville can ‘put the cape on’ and play like one.
Xavi Granville, the leading scorer for revamped Grayslake Central in his first varsity season, has topped the 20-point mark five times.
Waukegan’s Polar Bear Plunge attracts record crowd; ‘If I can do this ... I can do anything for the rest of the year’
Flores-Deter, Elenbaas and Johnson were among a record crowd of 540 people who ran, walked or jumped into the lake in Waukegan’s 25th-annual Polar Bear Plunge Monday at the city’s beach in raising money for special recreation.
Antioch man charged after shooting at food-delivery driver, standoff with police, officials say
Malott, 34, of the 1200 block of Main Street, is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and aggravated discharge after the incident, which started around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, authorities said.
Lake County farmers markets are not just held outside in the warmer months; ‘I was shocked to find any ... in the winter’
Since November, the Deerfield Indoor Winter Farmers Market has been held on the first, third and fifth Saturdays of the month, and it will continue through April inside Founders Hall at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 815 Wilmot Road.
Lake Forest group continues to reach out to help children; ‘We want to open up their world’
Fill A Heart assists more than 2,400 children ages 5 to 18 by providing food, clothing and personal items, along with educational services such as tutoring and conducting classes at multiple locations, including their Lake Forest headquarters.
Wauconda’s Grace Parker, whose aunt Melissa played at Illinois, continues to establish her own identity
Wauconda junior Grace Parker is aiming to make a name for herself in the Northern Lake County Conference and beyond.
Lake County libraries offer free and reduced-price passes to area attractions; ‘It is culturally and educationally important’
The Museum Adventure Pass Program offers people with library cards the ability to obtain free or reduced-price admission to more than 20 venues in the greater Chicago area, making them more accessible to families.
Waukegan celebration highlights the meaning of Kwanzaa; ‘Everyone ... came away with something they learned and made’
As part of a Kwanzaa celebration sponsored by the Waukegan African American Museum at England Manor, the actors told how the individuals personified unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.
Bobby Narang’s girls basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County
Kate Rule leads No. 2 Libertyville to a tournament title as Carmel and Lake Zurich move up in the rankings.
Things to do Jan. 5-11 in the Chicago suburbs, northwest Indiana
Here are some events happening from Jan. 5 to 11 in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana.