Mick Zawislak
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'Interest has been overwhelming': Important solitary bees are drawing a crowd to Lake Zurich library
Local programming at the Ela Area Public Library in Lake Zurich has merged with a national initiative to support the environment. The library is partnering with Rotary Club of Lake Zurich this week on programs about the importance of solitary bees, which make up the vast majority of Illinois bees. → Read More
Forest preserve district seeks help in locating its educational ambassador, a red-tailed hawk
Lake County Forest Preserve District officials are asking for the public's help in locating their educational ambassador, a red-tailed hawk that has been missing since late last week. → Read More
Lake County Board might endorse using Route 53 right of way as greenway
The Lake County Board will consider a resolution endorsing the concept of using property acquired for the defunct Route 53 extension as a green corridor. → Read More
Growing company wants to expand in Vernon Hills
A growing national company with global connections has a tentative green light to proceed with a plan to build a regional office in what has been an unused parking lot in a Vernon Hills business park. → Read More
Two Gurnee police officers injured arresting suspects linked to stolen vehicle
Two Gurnee police officers were injured Saturday while arresting suspects linked to a stolen vehicle. → Read More
School upgrades, term limits and new fire stations on ballot in Cook, Lake counties
Besides choosing candidates for local elected offices like village, school and library boards, voters in some communities will decide April 4 whether to fund hundreds of millions in new buildings, facility improvements, amenities and other ballot measures. → Read More
Des Plaines man ordered held without bail on attempted murder charge in knife attack
A Des Plaines man was ordered held without bond on a charge of attempted murder in a stabbing reported Thursday at a long-term residence hotel where he was living. → Read More
Shots fired toward house in Lindenhurst, police say
Lindenhurst police are investigating a report of gunshots being fired at a home early Friday. → Read More
Schaumburg man charged with murder in stabbing death of former girlfriend
A Schaumburg man is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his former girlfriend, whose body was found by officers conducting a well-being check at her home Wednesday, police said. → Read More
There's support for an Antioch veterans memorial, but where?
Antioch officials are showing support for a veterans memorial to be built somewhere in town. → Read More
License plate reader credited with an assist in solving Vernon Hills burglary
Catching bad guys, locating stolen autos and finding missing persons are among dozens of successes Vernon Hills police say they've notched since installing 10 license plate-reading cameras in October 2020. → Read More
A modernization milestone: Condell completes 22-bed expansion of intensive care unit in Libertyville
A 22-bed addition to the intensive care unit at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, featuring larger rooms and state-of-the-art technology, is part of a multiyear modernization project. → Read More
Long-sought casino in Waukegan opens to VIP fanfare and thousands of visitors
A long-awaited casino expected to provide an economic boost to Waukegan and the area opened this past weekend to VIP fanfare and a big crowd. → Read More
Libertyville OKs plan for regional 911 center
A $35 million facility to consolidate 911 and other services on Lake County's government campus in Libertyville is moving closer to construction. → Read More
Antioch man faces online grooming charges
A 28-year-old Antioch resident is accused of sending sexually explicit pictures and attempting to groom an underage victim online, officials said. → Read More
$20 million project approved in Libertyville would include 34 'attainable' rental apartments
Village officials approved a final plan for Eve B. Lee Place, a $20 million mixed-use project of commerical space and 34 "attainable" rental apartments for people 55 and older in Libertyville. → Read More
Citations over Tyson the bison's escape dismissed
A Lake County judge Friday dismissed citations against a Wauconda farmstead owner involving a bison on the loose last year in Lakewood Forest Preserve. → Read More
Baxter global workforce to be cut up to 5% as part of cost reduction
Deerfield-based Baxter International announced Thursday it will cut its global workforce up to 5% as part of a cost-reduction program. → Read More
'The best thing is to distribute your weight:' What to do if you fall through ice
Two fishermen who fell through the ice Tuesday on Antioch Lake knew what to do after pulling themselves out of the water. Would you? → Read More
Forest preserve committee moves Waukegan airport runway plan forward
A Lake County Forest Preserve committee on Monday recommended approval of a non-binding agreement needed to advance a proposed $186 million project that includes replacing a runway at Waukegan National Airport. → Read More