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Wauconda firm cited for safety hazards at construction site
By Russell Lissau - 04/22/13
A Wauconda construction company has been cited for safety violations at a suburban job site, federal officials announced Monday. Berger Excavating Contractors failed to properly protect workers from cave-ins during a trenching operation in Franklin... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 04/22/13
A Wauconda construction company has been cited for safety violations at a suburban job site, federal officials announced Monday. Berger Excavating Contractors failed to properly protect workers from cave-ins during a trenching operation in Franklin... FULL STORY
Big Hollow school selling wristbands to honor student
By Russell Lissau - 04/20/13
First-graders at Big Hollow School in Ingleside are selling wristbands to raise money for a scholarship fund that honors student Alex Lancaster of Round Lake, who died last year. "Ultimately, it is hoped that through the Alex Lancaster... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 04/20/13
Fox River and Chain O' Lakes still rising
By Russell Lissau - 04/19/13
Engorged by steady rains this week, the Des Plaines River crested early Friday in Lake County, allowing residents and officials to survey flood damage. Across the county, however, people living and working along the Fox River and the Chain O' Lakes... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 04/19/13
Still no classes at Libertyville High
By Russell Lissau - 04/19/13
Classes at Libertyville High School were canceled for a second day Friday because of a flood in a subbasement. Crews succeeded in pumping all the water out of the lower level storage area Friday, however, District 128 spokeswoman Mary Todoric said. FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 04/19/13
Classes at Libertyville High School were canceled for a second day Friday because of a flood in a subbasement. Crews succeeded in pumping all the water out of the lower level storage area Friday, however, District 128 spokeswoman Mary Todoric said. FULL STORY
Lincolnshire's Marriott still closed after flooding
By Russell Lissau - 04/19/13
The Marriott Lincolnshire Resort remained closed Friday following a blackout and significant flooding from the nearby Des Plaines River. At one point, the water on Marriott Drive -- the main road in and out of the resort -- had risen as... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 04/19/13
Wally Frasier outspent rivals in Mundelein's mayoral race, financial reports show
By Russell Lissau - 04/18/13
Mundelein mayoral candidate Wall Frasier vastly outraised his opponents in last week's race, state financial records show, but he still finished second. FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 04/18/13
Mundelein mayoral candidate Wall Frasier vastly outraised his opponents in last week's race, state financial records show, but he still finished second. FULL STORY
Roads closed in Lincolnshire; river overflowing berm
By Russell Lissau - 04/18/13
A pair of streets in Lincolnshire were closed Thursday because of flooding, and more closures could follow, officials announced. Londonderry Lane and Lincolnshire Drive were shut down because of rising water. FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 04/18/13
A pair of streets in Lincolnshire were closed Thursday because of flooding, and more closures could follow, officials announced. Londonderry Lane and Lincolnshire Drive were shut down because of rising water. FULL STORY
Lake County flooding to get worse before it gets better
By Russell Lissau - 04/18/13
Lake County and local officials provided a grim assessment of what has been described as significant widespread flooding, and predicted the impact could be felt for awhile. "This is a very serious situation," C. Kent McKenzie, coordinator of the... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 04/18/13
Libertyville High School subbasement flooded, classes canceled
By Russell Lissau - 04/18/13
A subbasement at Libertyville High School flooded early Thursday, prompting officials to cancel classes and on-campus activities for the day. Maintenance workers discovered rising water in storage space beneath the arts wing about 6:30 a.m.,... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 04/18/13
O'Kelly won't quit county post despite township win
By Russell Lissau - 04/17/13
Veteran Lake County Board member Diana O'Kelly on Wednesday said she won't resign that post once she's sworn in as Fremont Township's supervisor in May. The Mundelein-area Republican said she'll finish her two-year county term and let voters choose... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 04/17/13
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