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…

As we pause today to remember those that were lost on September 11, 2001, and the hero’s that would be lost in the years to come, let’s thank those who…

The bipartisan Property Tax Relief Task Force, which first convened and organized itself on August 12, held its first hearing on August 29. The Task Force heard from the Department of…

The Lake County Division of Transportation is looking for volunteers to take part in its Adopt A Highway program this fall. Through this community service program, volunteers will help pick…

Legislation sponsored by State Representatives Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) aimed at curbing elder abuse has been signed into law. House Bill 3065 had earned unanimous support…

The Governor has signed legislation that came about as the result of a legislative proposal initiated by State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) to close a gap in county government….

Miss the Identity Theft Prevention Seminar? Click below to download a copy of the seminar presentations.