Angela Sykora is a former Patch Local Editor for Lake County. She is currently a freelance writer.
Pat Carey, a former Grayslake mayor who currently serves Lake County Board District 11, won election to the newly-drawn District 6 over Grayslake trustee Jeff Werfel Tuesday.
Democrat Melinda Bush won a very close race against Republican Joe Neal. While Neal earned more votes in Tuesday's election, Bush won when the early voting and provisional ballots were counted.
Democrat Sam Yingling, Avon Township Supervisor, defeated incumbent Illinois State Representative Sandy Cole (R-Grayslake) in the 62nd District.
"Big Steve" is the kind of cat who gets attached and will follow you around. Meet him at Grayslake's Save-A-Pet.
Recent arrests made from the official reports of the Grayslake Police Department.
The Grayslake Fire Department, in coordination with LifeSource, will host a blood drive Saturday featuring a chance to meet former Chicago Bear Shaun Gayle.
A Roaring 20s gala for ages 21 and older will be held Sunday to benefit the Oasis Grayslake Youth Center. You have to know the secret password to get in, so RSVP today!
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The Lake County Sheriff's Office has reported that a social worker at Cyd Lash Academy in unincorporated Grayslake was arrested Oct. 30 and is charged with battery against a student.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office has reported that a social worker at Cyd Lash Academy in unincorporated Grayslake was arrested Oct. 30 and is charged with battery against a student.
A Halloween candy buy back program through local dentist and orthodontist offices will benefit Operation Gratitude, which sends holiday care packages to troops overseas.
The Grayslake District 46 School Board and teachers' union had their first negotiating session with a federal mediator this week to resolve contract issues. Negotiations will continue on Nov. 12.
This is the fourth year that a group of Grayslake young people have created their free haunted house. The community is invited to check it out on Halloween night.
From studying abroad to interning in Washington D.C., Grayslake area students are making the grade in college and graduate school.
Services have been scheduled for Russell Otto Hoeppner, of Grayslake, who passed away Sunday.
Candidates for the 62nd House District, 31st Senate District and Lake County Board District 6 were the featured speakers at the Grayslake Chamber of Commerce's October luncheon.
The Lake County Camera Club has announced the winners of its first bi-monthly photo competition.
Data released by the Illinois State Board of Education reveals individual teacher and administrator salaries.
Data released by the Illinois State Board of Education reveals individual teacher and administrator salaries.
