Sullivan Signs Two Illinois Natives to Letters of Intent Nov 12, 2009
" Meet the Newest Illini: ALEX BOOKER Outfield Gurnee, Ill./Warren Township High School High School Coach: Carri McGahan Travel Team: Lake County Liberty Travel Coach: Don Moretti Notes: All-North Suburban conference from 2007-09 for Warren Township High School ... News-Sun All-Lake County first team in 2008 and 2009 ... Daily Herald All-Area from 2007-09 ... Lake County Journals All-Area in 2007 and 2008 ... Plays travel ball for the Lake County Liberty, with a career batting average of .450 in... (Fightingillini.com)
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Illinois Specialty Crop conference set for Jan. 6-8 Nov 1, 2009
Thursday evening will feature a banquet followed by the announcement of the annual cider contest winners and comments from Doc Patterson, Fire Service chaplain for the Lake County Honor Guard. To receive registration materials or to obtain exhibitor information, contact Diane Handley at 309-557-2107 or e-mail. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Chicago to give bounties to turn in tax-cheating neighbors... Oct 28, 2009
I am moving my family to Lake County ... I am moving my family to Lake County. (The Drudge Report)
Illinois Specialty Crop conference set for Jan. 6-8 Oct 28, 2009
Thursday evening will feature a banquet followed by the announcement of the annual cider contest winners and comments from Doc Patterson, Fire Service chaplain for the Lake County Honor Guard. To receive registration materials or to obtain exhibitor information, contact Diane Handley at 309-557-2107 or e-mail. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Illinois Unpaid Bills Hits Record High; Tax Revenue Plummets... Oct 8, 2009
"A large Lake County disabled program can't make insurance or mortgage payments.". Hynes said he's now getting 2,600 calls a week from creditors desperate to be paid by the state. (The Drudge Report)
Dog-fighting - 12 dogs seized Oct 2, 2009
A Round Lake Beach man accused of running a dogfighting operation from his home pleaded not guilty Thursday in Lake County circuit court. Enrique Hernandez-Jaimes, 38, faces up to three years in prison if convicted of felony dogfighting. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Ill. teacher accused of giving girls alcohol, pot Sep 17, 2009
Lake County authorities said the girls attend Grant High School in Fox Lake, where the 41-year-old Krocza teaches algebra and calculus. She's been suspended from the school. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
AG wants to dissolve Lake County Humane Society Sep 12, 2009
State authorities want a judge to dissolve the Lake County Humane Society amid questions about how a 63-year-old man who acknowledges he only did odd jobs for the society was able to make himself its president. In a petition filed in Cook County Circuit Court, the state's attorney general's office says it also wants a receiver appointed to distribute about $1 million in society assets to other charitable organizations. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Summer business better than last year Sep 12, 2009
Our numbers were up from last summer, said Arnie Quay, assistant manager of Otsego Lake County Park, which saw increased traffic of local campers over past years ... -- Arnie Quay, assistant manager, Otsego Lake County Park. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
September spotlight on auditions, wins Sep 9, 2009
The Indians have extended their player-development contract with Class A Lake County through '14. The Captains will move from the South Atlantic League to the Midwest League in '10. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Today's college students: Ruder than ever? Sep 9, 2009
They were stung last spring by an instructor's reprimand when they arrived for a speech class at the College of Lake County in Grayslake. "We smelled like cigarette smoke and our teacher decided to humiliate us and say, 'Do not smoke before my class and sit next to me,'" Lessenberry said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Sun-Times News Group Newspapers Receive Multiple Honors From Illinois Associated Press Editorial, Photo Contests Sep 3, 2009
Chicago Sun-Times, SouthtownStar, Beacon News, Courier-News, Lake County News Sun and Naperville Sun To Receive Combined 48 Awards ... The Beacon News earned eight first-place awards; the Courier-News, Elgin, received three first-place honors; the Naperville Sun two first-place awards and the Lake County News-Sun received the distinctive honor of first place in the General Excellence category ... General ExcellenceFirst Place, Staff, Lake County News Sun, Waukegan. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A short telephone jingle leads to a lawsuit tangle Sep 2, 2009
CHICAGO -- What started out as a sweet little ditty to promote tourism in Lake County, Ind ... The legal dispute has its roots in an obscure 1999 doo-wop song, performed by a Northwest Indiana group, which was used as on-hold music for a time by the Lake County tourism bureau ... Attorneys on the case say they see no end in sight, even after a split ruling this month by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago threw out a $100,000 jury verdict against the Lake County Convention and Visitors... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Former officer sentenced for official misconduct Aug 29, 2009
Associate Lake County Judge Christopher Stride sentence him Friday to two years. A woman Haynes stopped for jaywalking on Jan. 6, 2008, said Haynes took a crack pipe away from her and told her to go home, then stopped her a few blocks away and ordered her into his car. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Woman says she was repeatedly bitten by otters Aug 12, 2009
The trial was heard before the Honorable David Hall who entered judgment on the jury's verdict in Lake County, Illinois. This is the second jury trial the father and son Salvi legal team have tried - in their first trial back in March, they secured a $33 million verdict which exceeded the previous Lake County verdict record by nearly $10 million. (Fresno Bee)
Lake County man allegedly threw rocks at cars Aug 8, 2009
Authorities in Lake County say they don't know yet just how much damage was allegedly caused by a Barrington-area man accused of throwing large rocks out of his car window at passing vehicles. Police say 27-year-old Daniel M. Phelan of unincorporated Barrington, was charged this week with misdemeanor reckless conduct and felony criminal damage to property. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Fourth rabid bat found in Illinois county Aug 7, 2009
The Lake County Health Department based in the Chicago suburb of Waukegan announced Thursday that the bat was found earlier this month by a Barrington homeowner, who didn't have contact with the animal ... Nine bats tested positive for rabies in Lake County last year. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
County chooses Tipton as manager Aug 5, 2009
"Tipton's proposed salary range is $140,000 to $200,000. Commissioner Andy Anderson will help negotiate an employment contract. No starting date has been set.Tipton replaces former county manager Peggy Busacca, who resigned in January after four years on the job. She boasted a planning-zoning background, while Tipton's resume is heavy on administrative experience.In a straw poll, commissioners selected Tipton by a 3-2 vote over the second-place finalist, Amy McEwan, senior assistant county... (Florida Today)
Dorothy M. Thompson Jul 30, 2009
She belonged to Lake County Farm Heritage, Northern Illinois Steam Power Club and enjoyed league bowling. She was energetic and enjoyed helping her husband with his many projects. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Harold J. Thompson Jul 30, 2009
He was a member of the Lake County Farm Heritage and also the Northern Illinois Steam Power Club, where he operated his "Minneapolis" Steam Engine each August. He thoroughly enjoyed attending "Norsk Hostfest" at Minot, N. D. (especially dancing to "old time" music), and the steam and tractor show at Rollag, Minn. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Illinois man convicted 18 times for driving without license Jul 22, 2009
That was his first arrest for driving without a license since he was picked up on the same charged in Lake County in March of 2004. But court records indicate that Harris had been arrested for driving without a license 16 previous times, dating back to the mid 1970s. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Ind. prosecutor tried cases with inactive license Jul 20, 2009
"You're just a lawyer with one client ... the state of Indiana. Certainly it's practicing law," said Jack Crawford, a former Lake County prosecutor who is now a defense attorney. Judge Molter said that while Barce has a deputy, all the cases in his office go through him. (MSNBC -- Crime)
23 cities where recession is slowing Jul 18, 2009
Illinois and Wisconsin: Lake County, Ill. -Kenosha County, Wis. (MSNBC -- Business)
NAACP tries to woo the hip-hop generation Jul 17, 2009
Some young convention participants, while eager to take part in the centennial, had a few reservations about the coming years for NAACP. Take Brooke Baldwin, president of the black student union at the College of Lake County in northeastern Illinois. "I'm grateful for the past," she says, "but we need to fix the future. No one's trying to say [the civil rights generation] didn't do nothing. They did a lot. But what's going on now?". (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
VanBrooker joining WIU baseball team Jul 2, 2009
VanBrooker, a 6-4, 220-pound left-hander from Plymouth, was the ace of the College of Lake County pitching staff with a 6-1 record last season. In 44 innings on the mound, VanBrooker posted a 1. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Study measures impact of deer in Lake County Jun 28, 2009
- The Lake County Forest Preserve District has formed a partnership with Southern Illinois University-Carbondale researchers to measure the damage deer are doing to five protected natural sites in northern Lake County. Lake County Forest Preserve wildlife biologist Tim Preuss says white-tailed deer are important to the ecosystem but since they have no natural predators they can have negative impacts on vegetation and other wildlife ... Between 20 and 140 deer are culled annually from Lake County... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Still ticking: Ticks and Lyme disease aren't so rare in SE Wisconsin Jun 17, 2009
In Illinois, the state health department reports that deer ticks are believed to be established in Cook, DuPage and Will counties around Chicago, and that ticks may be established in Lake County right across the Wisconsin border. This becomes important for people going to wooded parks in Wisconsin or in Illinois. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
74-year-old man is state's 5th swine flu death Jun 5, 2009
The Lake County Health Department says the Gurnee man was hospitalized and died on Tuesday. His name hasn't been released. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Budget time means something for everyone Jun 4, 2009
common sense 28 wrote on Jun 3, 2009 11:24 PM:" not all democrats are tax and spend. I know one who is running against Dobis that is not for new taxes to spend money but for ways to keep taxes down. Remember Dobis likes to push laws that shift the tax burdens from industries to residential property owners. He also likes to criticize Lake County leaders saying they are too corrupt to assess Lake County properties. Instead he has outside firms to do a lousy job and stick the taxpayers with a tab... (Munster Times, IN)
Bodies Left At Vacant Funeral Home -- Since 2006 ! May 28, 2009
He notified Lake County Coroner David J. Pastrick, who arrived Tuesday morning with a crew to investigate the scene ... Lake County Commissioner Roosevelt Allen, who was chairman of the state board in 2005, said Cammack could be charged with breaking several laws. (The Drudge Report)
Bodies Left In Funeral Home For Years May 28, 2009
Lake County Coroner David Pastrick and his staff found one body in a bag on a table, another in a burial box and two in caskets. The identities of the bodies have not been determined. (CBS News)
Illinois college, UW-Parkside strike `unique' admission deal May 18, 2009
KENOSHA - Students from an Illinois college have smoother paths to four-year degrees thanks to an admission agreement approved Monday by the University of Wisconsin-Parkside and the College of Lake County in Grayslake, Ill ... This means students may begin their education at the College of Lake County, a two-year institution which grants associate degrees, and then complete degree requirements at the UW-Parkside ... The agreement states Lake County students must meet UW-Parkside's academic... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
* World News Quick Take May 16, 2009
Lake County Associate Judge Charles Johnson also ordered the 66-year-old to pay a US$500 fine and perform 60 hours of community service. BRAZIL. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Ill. dad who landed plane on golf course sentenced May 14, 2009
Lake County Associate Judge Charles Johnson also ordered the 66-year-old to pay a $500 fine and perform 60 hours of community service. No one was injured in March 2008 when Kadera landed on a Lincolnshire golf course without permission. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Deadly Manicure at the Wheel: Murder Charges? Charges weighed against woman who plowed into a mom while painting her nails. May 6, 2009
Sgt. Chris Thompson of the Lake County Sheriff's office said distracted driving is "fairly typical" behavior for motoristsl. Thompson said responders at the scene in Wauconda, Ill. (ABC News)
Ill. gov. commutes sentence of mom who killed kids May 2, 2009
The Lake County State's Attorney's office had supported clemency for Gindorf. Showing: lect. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Robert Morris College Becomes Robert Morris University Illinois May 1, 2009
It has seven other campus sites, including Orland Park, Bensenville, DuPage, Lake County, Schaumburg, Peoria and Lake County. The new name announcement is being shared throughout the campuses among students, faculty and staff with celebratory events on May 4, including an official unveiling of the new name in the University's State Street Art Gallery, "logo parties" with the new name on cookies and candies, and the distribution of newly branded t-shirts for the entire Robert Morris University... (PR Newswire)
Travel theTrail of Public Enemy Number One Apr 30, 2009
-The Lafayette County Courthouse in Darlington was a substitute for the Lake County Courthouse in Crown Point, Ind. where Dillinger was arraigned. (Fox News)
» Behind the screen name Apr 28, 2009
Lake County woman warns of online prostitution / nwi ... Lake County woman warns of online prostitution ... "What am I gonna do? What am I gonna say?" the young Lake County woman thought. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Man dies after being struck by freight train Apr 20, 2009
Lake County Coroner Richard Keller says Brian Lambert of Antioch was struck around 1 a.m. Sunday in an unincorporated area near Lake Villa. He was declared dead on the scene. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Oregon Recreation Report Apr 18, 2009
Lake County and Lakeview Area. Spring migration is in full swing. (Lebanon Express, OR)
N. Ill. man to go on trial for 3rd time for murder Apr 12, 2009
A Lake County judge granted a third trial in 2006, noting that new DNA evidence appears to exclude Rivera. Rivera has signed two confessions to the murder of Holly Staker, who had been baby-sitting two children at an apartment near her Waukegan home. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Porter County votes to leave RDA Apr 10, 2009
The other RDA members - Lake County, Hammond and East Chicago - are up to date on payments ... Rerailed again in Porter wrote on Apr 9, 2009 7:50 PM:" Porter county just got "back on track" by getting out of that stupid waste of money RDA! WASTE, WASTE, MORE LAKE COUNTY WASTE WAST! " ... Great Job wrote on Apr 9, 2009 3:33 PM:" I wonder why nobody is bring up the fact that Gary has not paid it's money for last year. The RDA wants to dump a ton of money into the Gary airport but they can't afford... (Munster Times, IN)
Memo to RDA: The public expects results Apr 9, 2009
To Danny wrote on Apr 8, 2009 11:10 AM:" Explain to me how the Lake County Democrats care about the average American. ". over taxed again wrote on Apr 8, 2009 10:34 AM:" How many times does the RDA have to be told that they are not NEEDED or WANTED. They have not accomplished anything but waste tax payers money.There is just too much area to cover, too many buses needed and too much money needed for up keep and wages to be funded by the tax proposal they have profered.That tax amount wouldn't... (Northwest Indiana Times)
EDITORIAL: Keep Porter County in the RDA Apr 9, 2009
Councilman Dan Whitten is leading the charge, claiming the RDA is a tax grab to benefit Lake County ... Of those, 22,315 workers -- nearly 21 percent of the labor force -- commuted to jobs in Lake County ... And likewise, a large number of Lake County residents commute to jobs in Porter County. (Northwest Indiana Times)
County plans vote on RDA withdrawal Apr 8, 2009
5 million a year in income taxes to join with Lake County in the RDA to fund commuter rail service and other development ... "Every time I turn around there's a new tax proposed. I think it's time to cut the cord all around. I'm sick of sending money to Lake County. We simply can't afford it anymore." ... Ya all better follow HB 1607 REAL CLOSE wrote on Apr 7, 2009 9:10 PM:" Now we have TWO taxes on this bill. Do you people really think a (0.25%)tax will STAY a 0.25% tax? If you do, you are... (Northwest Indiana Times)
Original Series Star Trek Stars to Appear at TrekFest XXV in Riverside, Iowa (June 26-27, 2009) Apr 2, 2009
Chair of the Anthropology/Sociology Department at the College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois. One of classes he teaches is - The Sociology of Star Trek. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Chicago Sun-Times parent files for bankruptcy Apr 1, 2009
Sun-Times properties include the Beacon News in Aurora, the Courier-News in Elgin, the Lake County News-Sun in Waukegan and the Herald News in Jolie, all in Illinois. It also owns the Post-Tribune in Merrillville, Ind. (USA Today -- Money)
Snow gone, but flooding possible Mar 30, 2009
The National Weather Service says flood warnings remained in effect Monday in Bureau, Henry, Putnam, Rock Island, Whiteside and Winnebago Counties, but a flood watch for Lake County expired passed. The weather service also says up to 8 inches of snow had accumulated in some areas north of the city Sunday, with lesser amounts on the ground to the south. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
ALL-OHIO GIRLS BASKETBALL Mar 17, 2009
The first-year coach resurrected a program that once ruled the high-rent district in Lake County. The Rangers posted a 15-7 record - 9-1 to win the Premier Athletic Conference and also a sectional championship. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
School embarrassing, teachers say Mar 10, 2009
Another dropped ball due to Lake county politics. " IHSAA Mandate wrote on Mar 8, 2009 7:38 PM:" The IHSAA mandates that if the field is going to move the field at all, it must be done in a north-south orientation. (Munster Times, IN)
C.P. mayor: Forums will inform public about controversial development Mar 6, 2009
"A forum will be held in each of the five City Council districts, and will be funded by the developer, the statement said.The companies involved in the development include Crown Point-based Rossman and Associates, Indianapolis-based Kite Realty and Indianapolis-based Buckingham Cos.IF YOU GOHere's a schedule of the forums by district:At-large: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Lake County Government Complex auditorium Building B, 2293 N. Main St.District 1: 7 p.m. March 19, Bethel Church Auditorium, 10202... (Northwest Indiana Times)
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C.P. mayor: Forums will inform public about controversial development / nwi. C.P. mayor: Forums will inform public about controversial development. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Ill. expands holdings around national landmark bog Mar 5, 2009
- Illinois officials have purchased 32 acres in northwest Lake County that they say contain one the state's natural wonders: a bog. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says it bought the land for nearly $1. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Second PFD assistant chief resigning Mar 1, 2009
To Problems wrote on Feb 25, 2009 7:09 AM:" Do you have ANY clue what is going on with the Portage mayor? Obviously not...otherwise, your "rule the world" comment would have been directed at her. It's the Lake County way that she has brought to Porter County...My way or the highway! Not involving department administrations in MAJOR decision making. She only clues in those brass that she knows will bow to her and not disagree. Bucy and Calhoun are both outstanding professionals who are standing... (Munster Times, IN)
Doubts cast on perjury investigation Feb 19, 2009
But one current prosecutor who has successfully pursued perjurers Lake County First Assistant State's Atty. Jeff Pavletic was more optimistic. (Chicago Tribune)
Olympics not coming to NIU Feb 14, 2009
According to the bid book, these will include equestrian events at Tempel Farms in Lake County, cycling events in Wisconsin and the pentathlon at Northwestern University in Evanston. Initially, there was speculation that NIU could host preliminary matches in the Olympic soccer tournament. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
With prodding from GOP, how long will Gov. Quinn's honeymoon last? Feb 9, 2009
Antonietta Simonian, executive director of the Lake County Republican Federation, agreed. I dont care how or what Pat Quinn says; he ran with this man not once but twice, she said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Journalists Vote Democratic: 1972-2004 Feb 8, 2009
The CNN correspondent then detailed the liberal organization's efforts in "trying to turn the tables on Republicans who charge it's not only guilty of voter fraud, but of trying to swing the election Obama's way." After reading ACORN's "hysteria" line, Costello referred to the group's "TV ad touting its mission to sign up minority voters, and accusing Republicans of suppressing votes." She then played the clips from McCain and Limbaugh, followed by a look at Lake County, Indiana's "ACORN... (MediaResearch.org)
