Column: Waukegan aldermen don’t need to lawyer up
Yet, a bare 5-4 majority adopted a resolution at the Jan. 21 City Council meeting seeking “legislative legal counsel.” Behind ...
Waukegan mayor vetoes council effort to hire its own attorney; ‘We can’t just manufacture money’
The mayor’s veto is slated for placement on the City Council’s agenda for its meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall, where ...
Illinois city's police department vows to block law enforcement from coordinating with ICE
Waukegan Police Department in Illinois issued a statement reaffirming its adherence to the state's Trust Act, which prohibits ...
Woman found on Waukegan hospital roof dies, coroner says cause was hypothermia
New details were released after a woman died after being found unresponsive on the roof of a Waukegan hospital.
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Filmmakers invited to submit entries for inaugural Little Fort Film Festival in 2026
The Little Fort Film Festival is now accepting submissions for its inaugural event, a celebration of the power of environmental filmmaking to educate, entertain and motivate action. It will take ...
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Illinois City’s Police Department Vows To Block Coordination Between Local Law Enforcement And ICE
A police department in Illinois has vowed to not cooperate with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents as they carry ...
From avocados to autos, Trump tariffs on Canada and Mexico could hit close to home
The 25% tax that President Donald Trump plans to slap as soon as Saturday on imports from Canada and Mexico could drive up ...
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Coroner blasts Illinois hospital after patient gets locked out on roof, dies: ‘Must be held accountable’
“American Healthcare Systems must be held accountable to provide safe, quality healthcare to Waukegan and its surrounding ...