Lake County Treasurer Bob Skidmore reminds taxpayers about the Sept. 6 deadline and explains payment options for the second installment of property taxes. For more … Read more ›
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Midday Roundup Aug. 15: Hot dog lovers say goodbye to Peep’s, Lowe’s closes two stores
Local’s midday roundup brings you TribLocal stories that folks are reading and talking about each day. Read on for a glimpse at what’s popular today … Read more ›
Sports
Fielders will stay in North American League, according to team official
The Lake County Fielders will stay in the North American League after officials from the two entities came to an agreement that includes changing the … Read more ›
Business
Google to buy Motorola Mobility
Just eight months after becoming an independent company, Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. has agreed to be acquired by Google Inc. for $12.5 billion in cash. … Read more ›
News
Lake County to open special court for veterans
The Daily Herald reports: The doors are scheduled to open Friday on a special Lake County court program designed to divert military veterans in trouble … Read more ›
Nature
Rose of Sharon: Late-summer delight
While most trees and shrubs are done blooming for the season, one is showing its profuse flowers now — the Rose of Sharon. The shrub … Read more ›
Photos of the week
Coyote is the photo contest winner
A picture of a coyote finding shade in Aurora Aug. 2 taken by Chris Traynor is the winner of TribLocal’s photo contest. The photo will … Read more ›
Travel
Metra eyes lesser cuts, but fare hikes loom larger
Metra officials on Friday all but killed a proposal for weekday service reductions to offset a looming deficit in 2012, adding to the inevitability of … Read more ›
News
Midday Roundup August 12: Burglar’s mom calls cops, man charged for child porn
There are lots o’ suburban crime stories to read about today. TribLocal’s midday roundup brings you TribLocal stories that folks are reading and talking about … Read more ›
Community service
Page It Forward needs donated children’s books
Gurnee Days attendees can contribute to the countywide campaign to offer new and gently used books to low-income children. Donations can be dropped of from … Read more ›