Angela Sykora is a former Patch Local Editor for Lake County. She is currently a freelance writer.
It was a bumpy city council meeting in Highland Park this week as Panera Bread petitioners caused some frustration over their trash removal plans, but both sides were able to return to the table and come to an understanding.
Students from Grand Avenue Preschool in Western Springs have made Autism Speaks their annual charity fundraiser.
David Hatyina, of Bartlett, accepted a plea deal Tuesday in the death of Butterfield School student Tony Borcia of Libertyville.
Board of commissioners names new executive director to lead Lake County Forest Preserves.
Dr. Jeffery Weinzweig, a Chicago plastic surgeon with an office in Highland Park, was recognized by the president of Peru for his work with children suffering from craniofacial abnormalities.
Deerfield Public Schools District 109 offers the following programs for parents.
The community is invited to attend a free health lecture on strokes at the Gorton Community Center Thursday.
Sentencing for a Deerfield man found guilty of murdering a Vernon Hills woman with a baseball bat will be delayed until May to determine his mental fitness.
Looking for employment? Come to one of several hiring events sponsored by the College of Lake County, the first being held Thursday at the Lakeshore campus in Waukegan.
Ease on down the road for McClure Junior High School's spring musical, "The Wiz."
Matthew Giovenco, of Grayslake, was convicted in federal court of passing off his cable installation business as being black-owned.
Are you interested in serving on the Village of Vernon Hills Board of Fire and Police Commission?
The public is invited to attend "Garden Revitalization" at Pasquesi Home & Gardens in Lake Bluff on April 13.
Get to the greens! The Highland Park Country Club's golf course and learning center is now open.
Andrew Goldstick, of Deerfield, helped lead Washington University to a UAA baseball tournament championship last month.
A Milwaukee man is facing attempted murder charges after an observant driver traveling through unincorporated Newport Township Sunday reported seeing a man covered in blood.
Organizers of Breathe Deep North Shore have a goal of raising $100,000 for lung cancer research. Last year's event raised $140,000.
Come to the Adler Park Lodge Saturday and check out used bikes for sale.
There are five candidates running for three seats on the Deerfield Village Board.
There are five candidates running for four seats on the Deerfield Public Schools District 109 School Board.