Depke Juvenile Complex Center Expands

The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit recently celebrated the expansion of the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Complex Center in Vernon Hills. The building now features new courtrooms and hearing rooms and more space to privately interview clients and witnesses.

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile virus in Lake County

A mosquito pool sampled earlier this month in Zion has tested positive for West Nile virus and is the first confirmed indicator of West Nile presence in Lake County this year.

Avoid Scams Targeting Flood Damage Victims

Unfortunately, disasters bring out criminals looking to prey on victims. Also, charity or donation scams are common after a disaster. Please remember the following tips:

• Don’t offer personal financial information over the phone or on-line. Be war...

Assessment Notices are Being Mailed

What is A Property Assessment?It may help to think of the property tax process like a pie. Taxing bodies, including school districts, villages and the county (and many other taxing districts) determine how much they need to collect in taxes. That determin...