Mayor Brandon Johnson testing ShotSpotter replacements as alderman tries for his own pilot
Ald. Raymond Lopez want to test a technology that helps police identify and respond to gunshots, but needs city approval.
Advisory referendum question on political contribution rules thrown out by Aurora Electoral Board
The non-binding referendum question would have asked Aurora voters whether or not the city should limit the amount of money candidates for a city office can receive from those who do business with ...
Olthoff pulls food and beverage tax bill amid Crown Point business outcry
Rep. Julie Olthoff, R-Crown Point, pulled a bill Monday that would create a food and beverage tax for Crown Point after further discussion with the chamber of commerce officials. Olthoff said ...
Merrillville woman to accept plea bargain in stabbing death
A Merrillville woman pled guilty to reckless homicide on Monday — the day her murder case was set to go to trial.
Hundreds of patrons attend Winterfest in Vernon Hills ’We had a bigger turnout than we expected’
Hundreds of people attended Winterfest on Jan. 11 in Vernon Hills, a free Lake County event by the Vernon Hills Park District (VHPD) for about two decades.