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Barrington Hills Riding Club/Park District Public Hearing January 8, 2025

Posted in Agendas, Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills Polo Club, Cook, Countryside Elementary School, County, Elections, Ethics, Financial Statements, Fox River Valley Hunt, FPDCC, FRVPC, Goat Rodeo, Horizon Farm, Horse Boarding, Intergovernmental agreements (IGA), Lake, Land Use, Lighting Ordinance, Look For The Union Label, Mad Cows, Massbach Hounds, McHenry, Open Meetings Act, Politics, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Real Estate, Riding Center Advisory Committee, Taxes, Unions on December 26, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE BARRINGTON HILLS PARK DISTRICT COOK, LAKE AND MCHENRY COUNTIES

The Board of Park Commissioners for the Barrington Hills Park District has adopted a Tentative Combined Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, a copy which is available for public inspection by contacting the administrative assistant at 847-783-6772.

Public Hearing will be held on:

Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at 6:45pm
Barrington Hills Riding Center Meeting Room,
361 Bateman Road
Barrington Hills, IL 60010

Any individual with a disability requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in this meeting should contact the Administrative Assistant within a reasonable time prior to the meeting at Barrington Hills Park District Riding Center, of?ce@bhillsparkd.org, 1-847-783-6772.

Published in Daily Herald Dec. 26, 2024 (273946), posted 12/26/2024″

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3 sheriff’s deputies injured after man armed with rocks, metal rod fights deputies near Barrington

Posted in County, Crime, Lake, METRA on December 5, 2024| Leave a Comment »

By Sam Borcia | Lake & McHenry County Scanner

Prosecutors say a man armed himself with rocks and a metal rod, which he used to strike a sheriff’s deputy in the head, when deputies tried to arrest him for walking on railroad tracks near Barrington.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 6 a.m. on November 4 to Route 14 and Cuba Road near Barrington for a suspicious person call.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 6 a.m. on November 4 to Carlos E. Medina-Silva, 45, who has no permanent address. near Barrington for a suspicious person call.

Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Mary Vukovich said deputies found Carlos E. Medina-Silva, 45, who has no permanent address, walking on train tracks while barefoot.

Carlos E. Medina-Silva, 45, who has no permanent address.

A train had stopped and deputies told Medina-Silva to get off the tracks.

Medina-Silva said that he did not need help and refused their instructions, Vukovich said.

Deputies called for backup and approached Medina-Silva, who was holding a metal rod in one hand and rocks in another.

Deputies told Medina-Silva to drop the items but he continued ignoring them, Vukovich said.

Vukovich said Medina-Silva “squared up” as if he was going to strike the deputies.

One deputy used his baton to strike Medina-Silva multiple times but that was unsuccessful in getting him to comply.

Other deputies moved in from behind and Medina-Silva struck one of them in the head with the rod, Vukovich said.

Another deputy had his left finger jammed with possible tendon damage during the struggle.

Vukovich said another deputy slammed his knee into the ground during the struggle and was having trouble walking.

Deputies eventually got Medina-Silva into handcuffs. He refused to speak to them after he was in custody.

Read more here.

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Lake County Forest Preserves acquires property for Cuba Marsh expansion

Posted in County, Lake, Topics Of Interest on November 14, 2024| Leave a Comment »

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On Wednesday, November 13, the Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of a 9.4-acre property it has sought for 36 years.

The land, located on Cuba Road east of Ela Road, will be acquired for $725,000 to expand Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve in Deer Park.

“This property aligns perfectly with our mission to protect wildlife habitats, preserve wetlands, prairies and woodlands and expand our existing preserves,” said Executive Director Ty Kovach. “In 1988, we bought 110 acres that wraps around this parcel and have been waiting for the chance to secure this land.”

The landowner demolished buildings to plant native species on the land but ultimately chose not to rebuild, instead listing the property for sale. As part of the agreement, the seller has restricted the Forest Preserves from placing any structures or otherwise developing the property.

The contract states that the Forest Preserves will apply for the parcel to be designated as an Illinois Nature Preserve, buffer or Illinois Land and Water Reserve. Though it will be open to the public, a deed restriction prohibits the construction of trails, parking lots, ball fields, golf facilities or dog exercise areas.

The section of Cuba Marsh next to the property is protected by a land and water reserve conservation easement from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission.

This acquisition will enhance hydrologic restoration efforts and make it easier to carry out prescribed burns and other land management activities at Cuba Marsh.

“We are excited to continue the restoration efforts on this new property, further enhancing the preservation of this important area,” said Angelo Kyle, president of the Lake County Forest Preserves.

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Media Contact: Kim Mikus, Media and Community Relations Specialist, kcroke@LCFPD.org, 224-244-0583

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Polls open tomorrow at 6AM

Posted in Cook, County, District 220 referendum, Economy, Ethics, Kane, Lake, McHenry, OP/Ed, Pension Funding, Politics, Pritzker’s Rules of Order, Privacy, Property Taxes, Public Safety, Resident Spotlights, Road construction, School Districts, Springfield, Taxes, Transparency, Unions on November 4, 2024| 1 Comment »

Please vote for Representative Martin McLaughlin!

Early voting has ended at this hour at most locations.  Tomorrow, many more locations will be open for Election Day from 6AM to 7PM.

Click on your county below to find your polling location:

Or, you can also go to, “Poling Place Lookup,” to find your polling place location.

By now it should come as no surprise that Martin McLaughlin has our wholehearted endorsement and vote because he has earned it. Best of luck tomorrow.

Related: “Chicago Tribune endorses Martin McLaughlin,” “Daily Herald Endorsement: McLaughlin for Illinois House Dist. 52”

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Early voting available through Monday

Posted in Cook, County, District 220 referendum, Elections, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Politics, Springfield, Taxes on October 30, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Early voting locations are through Monday for the November 5, 2024 General Elections. Click on your county to find the most convenient location to cast your vote:

For general ballot information, visit the Cook County, Lake County, McHenry County or Kane County clerk’s office sites.

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Lake County Forest Preserves Fall newsletter released

Posted in Entertainment, Lake County Forest Preserve District, Property Taxes, Topics Of Interest on September 19, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The fall issue of 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘰𝘯𝘴 magazine is now available!

In this edition:

  • Learn about the November 5 referendum
  • The Art for Everyone: Bob Ross® exhibition at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville
  • Hike Lake County and,
  • The new net-zero energy Ryerson Education Center in Riverwoods.

Read all about it here.

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Hike Lake County Program Begins

Posted in Education, Entertainment, Lake County Forest Preserve District, Topics Of Interest on August 28, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Hike Lake County is an annual walking program that invites residents to explore a variety of forest preserves. | Courtesy of R. Scott McNeill

Submitted by the Lake County Forest Preserves

The Lake County Forest Preserves invites the public to tackle seven unique challenges in its 26th annual Hike Lake County program. Lace up your walking shoes and take an opportunity to enjoy the vibrant fall colors, cool breezes and the proven health benefits of spending time outdoors.

Complete seven of 12 designated walks before Nov. 30 and you’ll earn a free commemorative shield for your walking stick or a zipper pull. Each year offers a new lineup of trails, shields and zipper pulls. This season, the medallion fittingly showcases a periodical cicada.

At each selected preserve, look for Hike Lake County logo signs at the preserve entrance and trailhead to get you on the right route. Bicycling or horseback riding do not count toward the program.

A periodical cicada is featured on Hike Lake County’s commemorative shields and zipper pulls this year. | Courtesy of the Lake County Forest Preserves

To get started, you’ll need an official travel log to record your routes. One travel log can be submitted for up to five participants. For larger groups, submit additional travel logs. Let your canine companion join in the fun and complete the hikes with you. Record their name on your travel log and your dog will receive a free commemorative dog tag for their collar (up to three dogs per participant).

To receive your free dog tag, zipper pull or commemorative medallion shield for your walking stick, submit your travel log online, or mail it with a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Lake County Forest Preserves, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville, IL 60048 by Jan. 31, 2025. You can also stop by the General Offices in Libertyville or the Ryerson Welcome Center in Riverwoods to pick up your free commemorative materials.

The 2024 Hike Lake County locations include:

  • Captain Daniel Wright Woods, Mettawa, 1.2 miles
  • Cuba Marsh, Deer Park, 1.5 miles
  • Fourth Lake, Lake Villa, 1.9 miles
  • Fox River, Port Barrington, 2.2 miles (Counts as two trails)
  • Half Day, Vernon Hills, 1.1 mile (Includes some sections of trail not ADA accessible)
  • Heron Creek, Lake Zurich, 1.9 miles
  • Lake Carina, Gurnee, 1 mile (Includes some sections of trail not ADA accessible)
  • Lyons Woods, Waukegan, 2 miles (Counts as two trails)
  • Raven Glen, Antioch, 1.4 miles
  • Ryerson Conservation Area, Riverwoods, 2.1 miles (Counts as two trails, no dogs allowed, includes some sections of trail not ADA accessible)
  • Sedge Meadow, Wadsworth, 1.4 miles
  • Sun Lake, Lake Villa, 2.6 miles (Counts as two trails)
  • Wild Card — You Pick, choose any Lake County forest preserve trail, 2 miles (Counts as two trails)

You can also connect with nature and explore Lake County’s stunning landscapes through Guided Lake County Hikes available this season. Walk alongside a naturalist and immerse yourself in the beauty of woodlands, prairies and forests, all while learning about the local environment. Registration is required for these enriching walks.

For more information, visit lcfpd.org.

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‘It’s all about the bumblebees’: Dogs looking for nests help effort to boost pollinator habitats and population

Posted in County, Going green, Lake, Lake County Forest Preserve District, Topics Of Interest on August 17, 2024| Leave a Comment »

By Mick Zawislak | Daily Herald

Dog-walking is popular at scenic Grant Woods Forest Preserve in Ingleside but on a recent morning it was all work for two specially-trained Labradors from the Conservation Dogs Collective.

A bumblebee on a flower in the a Lake County forest preserve. | Courtesy of Lake County Forest Preserves

Canines Ernie and Betty White were brought in specifically for their expertise in helping detect valuable information for the Lake County Forest Preserve District.

Kathryn McCabe, wildlife ecologist with the Lake County Forest Preserve District, discusses how and why dogs were being used to help locate bumblebee nests at Grant Woods Forest Preserve in Ingleside.| Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

“Today, it’s all about the bumblebees,” explained Kathryn McCabe, wildlife ecologist.

More precisely, finding bumblebee nests generally located underground. Finding them helps researchers studying habitat preference and colony behavior. There are 12 species in Lake County, including the federally endangered rusty patched bumblebee.

“Bumblebees are very charismatic — they’re like a fluffy teddy bear,” she said. “Bumblebees are a nice gateway into the world of pollinators.”

McCabe and others have been gathering data on pollinators to help guide land restoration efforts and hopefully increase the number of pollinators.

Laura Holder, executive director of the Conservations Dogs Collective, pauses as her dog, Betty, searches for bumblebee nests on Aug. 13 at Grant Woods Forest Preserve in Ingleside. | Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

Food crops we rely on grow because of them, experts say, but depending on the species, populations have declined 60% or more in recent years due to climate change, habitat loss, pesticides, diseases and other factors.

Which is where Ernie and Betty White come in. According to Conservation Dogs Collective, dogs are super sniffers and the part of their brains devoted to analyzing smells is about 40 times greater than humans and there is no human-made instrument that can replicate their scenting power and efficiency.

Betty, a black Labrador retriever, is released from her crate by owner Laura Holder to look for bumblebee nests during a work day this past week at Grant Woods Forest Preserve in Ingleside. | Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com

Finding nest sites is part of general bumble bee monitoring programs in Lake County but this is the first year dogs have been used to assist.

Read more here.

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95th Lake County Fair begins today

Posted in County, Entertainment, Lake on July 24, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Daily Herald Staff Report

The Lake County Fair is returning for its 95th year, offering rides, food, live music, motocross, monster trucks, a demolition derby, bull riding, pig races, livestock competitions and more. The five-day festival takes place at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center at 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake.

Fair hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, July 24 and 25; 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27; and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 28, with rides and games open from 1 p.m. to close Wednesday, and noon to close Thursday through Sunday. From noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, games and rides will be open to those with sensory needs and their families and closed to the general public. The expo hall is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Livestock Barn hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Musical performances include Operation Glow Taylor Swift Party at 8 p.m. Wednesday; A Sure Thing at 5 p.m. and Brass From The Past at 8 p.m. Thursday; GooRoos at 6 p.m. and Motown Nation at 9:30 p.m. Friday; Mellencougar at 6 p.m. and the Matthew Holm Band at 9 p.m. Saturday; and Billy Elton at 5 p.m. and Total Beaches at 6 p.m. Sunday, along with others.

Grandstand and arena events are free with admission, and include demolition derby and motocross Wednesday, monster trucks and motocross Thursday, Monster Truck Throwdown Friday, 406FMX High Air Tour Saturday and pro bull riding and barrel racing Sunday.

Daily admission is $15 for ages 13-64, $5 for ages 6-12 and 65 and older, and free (no ticket required) for ages 5 and younger. Season passes, good for all five days of the fair, are $55 for ages 13-64, $20 for ages 6-12 and 65 and older. Senior tickets are not available online. Tickets are not required for active military in uniform with valid ID; tickets for active military not in uniform, veterans and dependents with valid military ID are $5 (not available online). Admission is free for active military, veterans, dependents and first responders on Thursday, July 25. Tickets are available at lcfair.com/tickets. Tickets bought online are not date specific and can be used during any day of the fair.

For information, visit lcfair.com/2024.

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Lake County Forest Preserves Horizons Summer issue available

Posted in County, Lake on June 29, 2024| Leave a Comment »

The summer issue of 𝘏𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻𝘰𝘯𝘴 magazine is now available!

Learn about the science of habitat restoration, discover current and upcoming exhibitions at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville and find out the importance of milkweed.

Read online or subscribe to receive the magazine FREE in your mailbox: LCFPD.org/Horizons.

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