Aaron Lawlor resurfaces to talk about his addiction problems | Big changes coming to high school football | 11 independent candidates file for Waukegan City Council

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View In Browser December 19, 2018 chicagotribune.com Lake County News Sun ADVERTISEMENT Aaron Lawlor on addiction, mental health problems: 'I have found belonging, purpose, inspiration and accountability' Tuesday, Dec 18 Former Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor has not been heard in public since he resigned from the board and dropped his re-election bid until now, where he talks about his recovery journey in a local library's TEDx talk. Read More » Race for Waukegan City Council grows as 11 independent candidates file The 11 candidates who filed to run as independents for the Waukegan City Council do not include longtime Ald. Larry TenPas, who has spent a total of 43 years on the council. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Changes on the way for high school football as IHSA votes for district scheduling starting in 2021 A few rivalries might end following the IHSA's vote to switch to a geographical schedule starting in the 2021 season. Read More » Report following complaints about PADS Lake County recommends syringe disposal, continued clean-ups PADS Lake County Executive Director Joel Williams said he was disheartened by some of the negative events that led to the report's commissioning, but he said he thinks there's a "silver lining to every cloud" in increased awareness around homelessness in Waukegan and the improved communication Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Eight candidates vie for three trustee seats on Gurnee Village Board Three open trustee seats on the Gurnee Village Board have drawn eight candidates for the April 2 consolidated election, including three incumbent board members and five challengers. Read More » Mundelein overhauls massage licensing in effort to combat prostitution Looking to combat "transient" prostitution rings, Mundelein on Dec. 10 revised its ordinance on massage licensing. Read More » Being Santa: Kris Kringle volunteer's role is heartwarming, heart wrenching To be Santa Claus, he said, "I open up my heart and my soul, and you can look into people's eyes and you can see the magic happen. What these people want is a human being to touch them. What they want is human interaction." Read More » Selle: Illinois is lighting up for a new cash crop With medical marijuana legal in Illinois and Michigan voters legalizing recreational weed in a referendum in last month's election, it seems farmers in the Land of Lincoln soon will have another cash crop. Read More » advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2018 | Chicago Tribune | 160 N. Stetson Ave., Third Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Lake County News Sun newsletter.