Lake Forest police chief taking Lake County Court job in April

Lake Forest Police Chief Karl Walldorf is set to retire next month as he has accepted a new role within Lake County’s judicial system. The 19th Judicial Circuit Court has announced that Walldorf, who has led Lake Forest’s police department since 2016, will be its new executive director. “I am deeply honored to have been… Continue reading Lake Forest police chief taking Lake County Court job in April

Lake Zurich joining Lake County water supplier, considering a sales tax referendum to cover costs – Chicago Tribune

After decades of research, study and planning, the Lake Zurich Village Board voted to join the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency as the town plans to switch from well-supplied water to Lake Michigan water. The board also voted at its March 18 meeting to approve finding the lowest cost route to making the… Continue reading Lake Zurich joining Lake County water supplier, considering a sales tax referendum to cover costs – Chicago Tribune

The latest in the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney – Chicago Tribune

Good morning, Chicago. It’s now seven days since primary day yet the winner of the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney remains unknown. Clayton Harris III registered just 1,643 votes behind Eileen O’Neill Burke yesterday as a wave of nearly 5,300 Democratic mail-in ballots from the city and suburbs were tallied by the Chicago Board… Continue reading The latest in the Democratic primary for Cook County state’s attorney – Chicago Tribune

We need to fix mail-in voting in Cook County

We’re nearing the one-week anniversary of the primary election, and as we write vote counters still are tallying ballots to determine who will be the next Cook County state’s attorney. Accompanying the wait for an outcome in this nail-biter of a race was a forehead-slapping mistake by the Chicago Board of Elections in which the… Continue reading We need to fix mail-in voting in Cook County

Child in Will County who tested positive for measles linked to Chicago migrant center – Chicago Tribune

A child testing positive for measles in Will County has been linked to migrant outbreak of the disease in Chicago but no details on who they are, where they live or how they contracted the disease have been released by the Will County Health Department. “Due to privacy concerns, the only information we can release… Continue reading Child in Will County who tested positive for measles linked to Chicago migrant center – Chicago Tribune

Lake County resident confirmed on Saturday to have measles

A Lake County resident who spent approximately 50 hours in a Lake Zurich restaurant between March 13 and 19 has a case of measles adding to the spread of the disease in the Chicago area, according to a news release from the Lake County Health Department. The Lake County Health Department confirmed the case of… Continue reading Lake County resident confirmed on Saturday to have measles

Kane County campgrounds offering online reservations

For the first time, the Kane County Forest Preserve District will take online reservations for campsites this coming camping season. With the aim of providing greater convenience and flexibility, campers can now secure their preferred spot at either Paul Wolff Campground in Elgin or Big Rock Campground in Big Rock via the district’s online system… Continue reading Kane County campgrounds offering online reservations

Real Housewives of Orange County Recap, Season 17 Episode 15

This is a public service announcement: Do not Google “Puerto Vallarta parasailing accident.” As Vicki, Heather, Taylor, and Jenn are headed to the boat they will be dragged behind and held aloft with a sunglasses-emoji parachute, Victoria Denise Gunvalson Jr. said that there was a horrible accident where a woman’s parasailing line snapped and she… Continue reading Real Housewives of Orange County Recap, Season 17 Episode 15

Real Housewives of Orange County Recap, Season 17 Episode 13

Like George Costanza and the pigeons, I thought I had a deal with the Real Housewives. They launch silly projects, wear awful clothes, and eat insane things, and I make jokes about them. Now, the women themselves are right there in the show stealing my material. First, Tamra makes a joke about Jenn’s boyfriend Ryan’s awful… Continue reading Real Housewives of Orange County Recap, Season 17 Episode 13

Real Housewives of Orange County Recap, Season 17 Episode 12

Hello and welcome to Orange County, California, a place where nothing makes sense anymore, people are accusing others of things they didn’t do, and others are denying that they did the things they absolutely did. What are we even fighting about anymore? We are fighting about vibez. Shannon doesn’t like Gina and Gina doesn’t like… Continue reading Real Housewives of Orange County Recap, Season 17 Episode 12