Area Road Projects Announced

Lake County announces record 2013 highway construction program.

Construction will begin on 32 highway improvements in Lake County this year, totaling an investment of $126 million. This is the Lake County Division of Transportation's (DOT) largest annual highway construction program ever, and is almost three times the size of the biggest previous construction program undertaken by the county. The Lake County Board made a commitment to invest 100 percent of the revenue from the 1/4 percent sales tax for transportation and public safety funds approved in 2008 by the State of Illinois toward improving transportation. These projects are now being realized as a result of those funds. "The county board knows that transportation is one of the most important issues for residents and that is why we have made it…

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Lake County Board to Hold Strategic Planning Forums

Forums will be held in five locations, including Libertyville and Deerfield.

The Lake County Board will soon hold a series of community forums as the board works on its strategic plan. Meetings will be held in locations like Libertyville, Deerfield and Waukegan. District 6 County Board Member Pat Carey spoke about the forums at the Grayslake Village Board's Feb. 5 meeting. Carey said the county board updates its strategic plan every four years. Carey said because it is important to collect information from residents and officials, the county board will hold five forums that will each start with an open house from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a forum at 7 p.m. Carey said topics will include the economy, transportation, development, sustainability and public safety. The meetings will be held in the following locations:

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Lawlor Elected Chairman of the Lake County Board

Key priorities: Fiscal discipline, extend Route 53.

Today, the Lake County Board elected Aaron Lawlor as its chairman and Carol Calabresa (District 15, Libertyville) as its vice-chair.  Lawlor, 30, was also sworn into his third term representing District 18, which includes all of Vernon Hills and Indian Creek as well as portions of Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove and unincorporated Lake County.  As he took over the gavel, Lawlor stated, "there is a lot of change among this board today, but our priorities remain the same. Together we will continue our strong record of fiscal responsibility and maintain our AAA bond rating."  Lawlor also pledged to work vigorously to advance the Route 53 Extension project. Veteran board members see Lawlor as an innovative leader for the County Board.  "I've served…

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Carl Kalbhen, MD

8:40 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Good for Aaron. I've dealt with him personally a few times over the years, and he conducts himself like every politician should, as an honorable dedicated public servant. I suspect his future is quite bright   more ›

Election Results Grayslake 2012

Patch has created one handy place where you can find all the 2012 election results for your races.

Who won the election? Click on the following story links, which have all been updated with final results.

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D46 Board Member Seeking County Board had Prior Arrests Under Another Name

Published reports say Michael Carbone, a Grayslake District 46 board member who is seeking election to Lake County Board District 16, had prior arrests under a different last name.

According to published reports, outspoken Grayslake District 46 board member Michael Carbone, who is running against Democratic incumbent Terry Wilke for his Lake County Board District 16 seat, had prior arrests under the last name of Jorudd. According to a story in today's Lake County News-Sun, Carbone "racked up criminal arrests and charges that include driving on a suspended license, criminal trespass to property, assault and two DUI charges." The Daily Herald reports that Carbone, who has not denied the charges, pleaded guilty to reckless driving in Fox Lake as part of a negotiated deal on Aug. 8, 2006.  Carbone told Patch on Friday he does not deny the arrests, but said the issue with his last name is a non-issue that has "been blown …

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LMJ

10:09 am on Friday, November 9, 2012

Hey John, If Carbone was a democrat/liberal you would be praising him as a success story, like this truly is. Grow up. People change and have life pivoting moments.   more ›

Lake County Board Candidates Debate Urban Sprawl, Redistricting

Candidates tackle questions on everything ranging from the environment to jobs—and everything in between.

Lake County Board candidates participated in the League of Women Voters Debate this past Sunday. They were the last group of the event to debate, preceeded by Dold and Scheider—who are running for the 10th District Congressional Seat—as well as debates between the candidates running for 58th District State Representative and 29th District State Senate.  Those who took part in the debate included Steven Warren Mandel (Democratic candidate, District 11), Laura E. Lambrecht (Republican candidate, District 11), Mike Rummel (Republican candidate, District 12), Arlene Hickory (Democratic candidate, District 21), Ann B. Maine (Republian candidate, District 21), Sandra Hart (Democratic candidate, District 13) and David N. Barkhausen (Republican …

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Dold, Schneider Set for Only Live Debate

Candidates for 10th District seat will meet in forum at 1:30 p.m. today sponsored by the League of Women Voters, Patch and the Union League Club of Chicago.

Debates for Congress, State Legislature and County Board Set Sunday

The only chance to see Rep. Robert Dold (R-Kenilworth) and Brad Schenider of Deerfield together in person will at at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Lake Forest High School.

2012 Lake County Race Results

The Lake County races include the state's attorney race, the circuit court clerk and the coroner.

The results of the Lake County State's Attorney's race, the Circuit Clerk, Coroner and Recorder are in. Winners are in bold. These are unofficial results taken from the Lake County Clerk's website: Lake County State's Attorney      Lake County Circuit Court Clerk    Lake County Coroner    Lake County Recorder 

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