Reminisce program earns state award for Grayslake Historical Society

GRAYSLAKE — History enthusiasts meet to share memories of Grayslake’s past — from disasters to farming and WWII — through the Grayslake Historical Society’s Reminisce program, which recently received an award from the Illinois State Historical Society. “I like the idea that it (the award) was for educational programming. It says that we are more than just a place that has artifacts on display ...
http://newssun.suntimes.com/lifestyles/12358373-423/reminisce-program-earns-state-award-for-grayslake-historical-society.html

Published: Sun, 06 May 2012 12:44:20 -0700

IVCC falls in doubleheader

GRAYSLAKE — Illinois Valley Community College dropped a doubleheader with the College of Lake County on Sunday. In the opener, IVCC fell 10-0 and had just a single from Nick Passini. Phil Scott took the pitching loss, giving up
http://www.mywebtimes.com/archives/ottawa/display.php?id=454883

Published: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:16:33 -0700

Advisory council endorses Route 53 extension plan

The long-envisioned, controversial Route 53 extension proposal was given a formal recommendation Friday by the The Illinois Route 53/120 Blue Ribbon Advisory Council, which endorsed construction of a four-lane “modern parkway” with a 45-mph maximum speed. The council, which began studying the issue for the Illinois Tollway Authority nine months ago, also recommended that the Palatine-to ...
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/12622653-418/advisory-council-endorses-route-53-extension-plan.html

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 14:26:32 -0700

RE/MAX Names Northern Illinois Residential Top 20 for 2011: Chicago Real Estate Agent, Lake Bluff Team Capture Top Spots

The RE/MAX Northern Illinois real estate network recently honored its associates whose 2011 residential sales achievements earned them coveted spots in the year-end Residential Top 20. (PRWeb May 24, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9534778.htm
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/5/prweb9534778.htm

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 01:03:30 -0700

Grayslake OKs car condominium plan south of fairgrounds

GRAYSLAKE — Village trustees have agreed in principal that annexing a 17-acre rectangular parcel just south of the Lake County Fairgrounds for the development of a “country club for cars” would be an appropriate community asset and a first for Illinois. Mayor Rhett Taylor said the Peterson Road property zoning would be changed from agricultural use to “limited industry” to accommodate automobile ...
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/12271787-418/grayslake-oks-car-condominium-plan-south-of-fairgrounds.html

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 10:41:26 -0700

Grayslake Job Center:

On Tuesday, May 1, Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) services specifically assistance with unemployment insurance will no longer be available at the Waukegan Job Center at 1 N. Genesee St.
http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120429/news/704299825

Published: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:24:00 -0700

Grayslake District 127 receives Apple Award

GRAYSLAKE — For its fifth consecutive year, Grayslake High School District 127 received the Bright Red Apple Award for educational excellence, according to district spokeswoman Denise Kindle. Grayslake was selected for this honor based on its performance in five categories designated by SchoolSearch, an educational research and consulting firm that publishes rankings of school systems. Grayslake ...
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/12272360-418/grayslake-district-127-receives-apple-award.html

Published: Wed, 02 May 2012 11:05:13 -0700

Panel backs plan to extend Route 53

Proposal calls for tollway from Lake Cook Road to Highway 120, but lacks funding Illinois Tollway officials now have in hand an in-depth report with recommendations for extending Illinois Highway 53 north into Lake County.
http://chicagotribune.feedsportal.com/c/34253/f/622810/s/1f811cd7/l/0L0Schicagotribune0N0Cnews0Clocal0Cbreaking0Cct0Emet0Eroute0E530Eplan0E0A5190E20A120A5190H0A0H68362580Bstory0Dtrack0Frss/story01.htm

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 07:25:32 -0700

Waukegan Job Center to close May 1

Residents along the shoreline will no longer be able to get assistance with unemployment insurance in Waukegan beginning May 1. They will instead need to travel to the Grayslake Job center. The Illinois Department of Employment Security Services announced the discontinuation of the Waukegan Job Center, 1 N. Genesee St., on Friday. Individuals with unemployment questions or claims should visit ...
http://newssun.suntimes.com/news/12174369-418/waukegan-job-center-to-close-may-1.html

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:59:47 -0700

Illinois State Board of Education seeks members for the Student Advisory Council

The Illinois State Board of Education is now taking applications from eligible high school students interested in serving on the state agency’s 15-member Student Advisory Council (SAC) for the 2012-13 school year.
http://www.cantondailyledger.com/news/x1986337251/Illinois-State-Board-of-Education-seeks-members-for-the-Student-Advisory-Council

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 15:38:38 -0700