McHenry County College (MCC) will host its 12th Annual Green Living Expo on November 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event will bring a multitude of vendors,…

Prescription drug abuse is a problem that effects millions of Americans and can to lead abuse of even more dangerous illegal drugs. Research shows that the majority of abused prescription…

The Village of Fox Lake will host a Senior Resource Fair on Thursday, October 17, 2019. The fair will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn about area…

News from Lake County: Do you need to make repairs to your property due to flood damage from the heavy rains in September? The Lake County Planning, Building and Development…

In a little-publicized move, the Illinois General Assembly enacted legislation in spring 2019 to cap the “trade-in credit” that has, up until now, partially relieved the burden of sales taxes…

The Illinois revenue report for September 2019 was compiled by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA), the General Assembly’s nonpartisan budget-monitoring office.  Income tax receipts continued their healthy…

October 1, 2019 marked the first day students may file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2020-2021 school year. Click Here. While students may use the FAFSA form…

One way that Illinois households can help the environment is by making sure that hazardous waste items from their personal property are turned in for safe disposal.  Tests of groundwater…

The four percent level is one traditional benchmark of what constitutes “full employment.”  It should be noted that there are some Illinoisans, classified as “discouraged workers,” whose potential employment status…

The first full back-to-school month has been designated as National Child Passenger Safety Month for drivers and families. Each year, agencies and organizations around the country take this opportunity to…