State Rep. Tom Weber, R-Lake Villa, was unopposed in his bid for a third term two years ago, but this year Democrat AJ Johnson of Lake Villa, a retired U.S. Army master sergeant and now a Waukegan High School JROTC instructor, is his opponent. Both Johnso... See more
As the cost of groceries and gasoline continue to climb, more people are now eligible for discounts from Commonwealth Edison, North Shore Gas, and NICOR through the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). After the Illinois General Assembly increas... See more
Sitting at his desk in the Waukegan Police Station, Chief Elias 'Louie' Agalianos can see mold on the flags of the U.S. and the state of Illinois hanging nearby, as well as on the walls and in other parts of the building. 'It's disheartening because of wh... See more
Jenny Levin, a nurse from Palatine, and Lori Smith, an educator from Long Grove, both hope to succeed state Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, as the representative of the 51st District in the Illinois General Assembly. Syed is running for the state Senate. B... See more
Trinity Audioplayer ready... U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents returned to Lake County in recent days, apprehending two men in Waukegan, patrolling Gurnee Mills, and being spotted in Round Lake. Rekindling some of the fear instilled du... See more
