Farmers Market Coming to Paulus Park This Summer

A Village of Lake Zurich-sponsored market will run 3-7 p.m. on Fridays.

Residents of Lake Zurich want a thriving Farmer's Market and the village listened. A committee is currently making plans for a market that will be held in Paulus Park, 3-7 p.m., Fridays, starting in mid-late June. "We're so excited and Tom (Poynton) is so excited. He wanted it to be one of the first things that comes out of his administration. He really wants a vibrant place for residents. That is one step toward making Lake Zurich the vibrant place we all want this to be," said Janet Barron, who is leading volunteers on a committee of the Park and Recreation Advisory board. Barron said the park board has been exploring the idea of a village-run market since last August. She and other volunteers including Mary Beth Euker and Susan Miller …

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Former Park Employee Sues Lake Zurich Alleging Sexual Harassment

Woman files complaint suing village for more than $450,000.

A former Lake Zurich parks and recreation employee is suing the village of Lake Zurich for more than $450,000 for alleged sexual harassment and age discrimination, according to the Chicago Tribune.   Cindy Walter, who worked for the village for 14 years, alleges she was sexually harassed by Mike Perkins, former director of parks and recreation, in a complaint filed in Lake County court last week, according to the Tribune. Walter was fired by the village in 2010. Perkins left the village last summer. His reason for leaving was that he and his family lived in the Rockford area and the commute was too long, according to Village President Suzanne Branding, in a previous interview. 

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Three Lake Zurich Trustees Won’t Run for Re-election

Thirteen candidates file for village seats in April election

    Dec. 26 was the last day to file for the April 9 election. Three current trustees whose seats are up are not running for re-election, Jonathon Sprawka, Rich Sustich and Terry Mastandrea. Mastandrea was appointed in September 2011to fill the term of Mark Ernst who left for a job out of state. Trustee Rich Sustich said he decided not to seek re-election for family and personal reasons. (Check back on Lake Zurich Patch for a full interview with Sustich). A slate of candidates as well as independents filed for village office for the April election. Three candidates are running for village president-incumbent Suzanne Branding, Trustee Tom Poynton and Mary Black. The United Lake Zurich Party will run as a slate and includes: Suzanne Branding…

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Lake Zurich, SWALCO Hold Recycling Survey

Complete by July 8 for chance to win $25 Visa gift card.

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New Lake Zurich Electric Supplier Expected to Cut Bills by 30 to 35%

Village picks First Energy to provide electric; residents can choose green energy for slightly higher rate.

  The Village of Lake Zurich announced that it has entered into an agreement with First Energy to provide electric supply services to residents. Voters approved a March referendum authorizing the village to implement an Electrical Aggregation Program.  First Energy is expected to save residents approximately 44 percent on the current cost of electric supply, according to the village news release. With distribution costs added in, residents can expect to save 30 to 35 percent on their electric bill by late summer, early fall.  Several municipalities worked with the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative (NIMEC) to pool  resources and buying power. After reviewing bids, Lake Zurich selected First Energy for a two-year contract at…

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Harlem Wizards Event, Author Visit This Week

What's coming up this week?

Here's a look at some events coming up this week in town:

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Lake Zurich Village Board News 2012

Here's a look at the latest Lake Zurich Village Board news.

Lake Zurich Village Board News 2012

Here's a look at village board news from the past few months.

Spring Hydrant Flushing to Begin Monday

Hydrant flushing is scheduled to take place from April 16-27.

New Village Administrator to Start in May

Jason T. Slowinski is now the interim city manager in Des Plaines.

Jason T. Slowinski soon will join the village of Lake Zurich as its new village administrator. Mayor Suzanne Branding announced Slowinski's appointment via press release March 29. Slowinski, who was selected from 45 applicants, is the interim city manager in Des Plaines. He officially will join Lake Zurich on May 7. "We are very pleased to have Mr. Slowinski as our new administrator," said Branding. "I anticipate the village will benefit from his prior experience and he will integrate very well into the Lake Zurich staff." Former Village Administrator Bob Vitas submitted his resignation on Nov. 11, 2011. His last day was Dec. 31. Roy Witherow was appointed the interim village administrator in January. Slowinski has worked for the city of …

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