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Police: Lake County woman killed by ex-boyfriend
By Russell Lissau and Lee Filas - 03/15/13
A Lake County woman who obtained an order of protection this week against her ex-boyfriend was killed by him before he took his own life, authorities said. Diane Kephart, 61, was attacked by Paul Neff of Mundelein in the driveway of her parents'... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau and Lee Filas - 03/15/13
Lake County panel considering changes to tax-appeal process
By Russell Lissau - 03/15/13
A proposal to limit how Lake County property owners can appeal their tax assessments is gaining opposition ahead of a planned vote Monday. The Lake County board of review is set to discuss a procedural change that would only allow property owners to... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 03/15/13
A proposal to limit how Lake County property owners can appeal their tax assessments is gaining opposition ahead of a planned vote Monday. The Lake County board of review is set to discuss a procedural change that would only allow property owners to... FULL STORY
Lake County prosecutors to be reorganized into new, specialized divisions
By Russell Lissau - 03/14/13
Lake County's criminal prosecutors will be divided into divisions that focus on specific aspects of the law, such as gangs and cybercrime, officials announced Thursday. The reorganization of the state's attorney's office will begin April 1. It... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 03/14/13
Houses, restaurant and park proposed for land in Island Lake
By Russell Lissau - 03/14/13
Houses, a lakeside restaurant and public park space are among the amenities in a proposed development unveiled Thursday night before the Island Lake village board. FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 03/14/13
Houses, a lakeside restaurant and public park space are among the amenities in a proposed development unveiled Thursday night before the Island Lake village board. FULL STORY
Lake County judge allows Amrich to run for Island Lake mayor
By Russell Lissau - 03/12/13
A Lake County judge on Tuesday reversed an electoral board decision and said Charles Amrich should be allowed to run for mayor in Island Lake. "It's a good decision," Amrich said afterward in the Waukegan courtroom. "Win or lose ... it's all about... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 03/12/13
A Lake County judge on Tuesday reversed an electoral board decision and said Charles Amrich should be allowed to run for mayor in Island Lake. "It's a good decision," Amrich said afterward in the Waukegan courtroom. "Win or lose ... it's all about... FULL STORY
Negro league veterans talk to Woodland students
By Russell Lissau - 03/12/13
Two former Negro league ballplayers entertained fifth-graders at Gurnee's Woodland Intermediate School on Wednesday with stories about their careers in professional baseball. Hank Presswood, a 91-year-old ex-shortstop who now lives in Chicago, and... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 03/12/13
Charles Amrich back on Island Lake ballot, but candidate's fate not clear
By Russell Lissau - 03/11/13
A Lake County judge on Monday ordered Island Lake's village clerk to resubmit a candidate list that includes mayoral hopeful Charles Amrich's name -- even though the judge hasn't decided if Amrich can run. His name will be submitted with the... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 03/11/13
A Lake County judge on Monday ordered Island Lake's village clerk to resubmit a candidate list that includes mayoral hopeful Charles Amrich's name -- even though the judge hasn't decided if Amrich can run. His name will be submitted with the... FULL STORY
Antioch Elementary District 34 candidates share unique ideas
By Russell Lissau - 03/11/13
Some of the candidates for seats on the Antioch Elementary District 34 board shared unique ideas for the schools during recent endorsement interviews with the Daily Herald. A healthier lunch menu, an emphasis on community service and involvement and... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 03/11/13
Some of the candidates for seats on the Antioch Elementary District 34 board shared unique ideas for the schools during recent endorsement interviews with the Daily Herald. A healthier lunch menu, an emphasis on community service and involvement and... FULL STORY
Vernon Area library services relocating
By Russell Lissau - 03/09/13
A $1.3 million renovation project has shut down the 20-year-old Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire. Instead of eliminating services until the work wraps up in May, staffers will man the former library, known as the annex for many years, and... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 03/09/13
Island Lake trustee candidate admits more arrests
By Russell Lissau - 03/08/13
Island Lake trustee candidate Josh Rohde says he's a different person from the young adult who was arrested numerous times in alcohol-related incidents. "It's not me of today," Rohde, 28, said Friday. He spoke to the Daily Herald about his past... FULL STORY
By Russell Lissau - 03/08/13
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