Sunday, May 12, 2013
Farmers Market, new sports bar and celebrity golden retriever among most popular stories.
Farmers Market Coming to Paulus Park This Summer A Village of Lake Zurich-sponsored market will run 3-7 p.m. on Fridays. Update: FBI Agent Shoots Suspect in Richmond Suspect in bank robbery dead; Rte. 12 closed north of Rte. 173. Sneak Peek at Chaser's Sports Bar, Lake Zurich New bar and grill opening soon. Hawthorn Woods’ Ladel on Good Morning America Comfort Dogs thanked for service with a new van, spa treatment. Lake Zurich, Stevenson Make Newsweek’s Best High School List Lake Zurich and Stevenson High Schools were ranked among the best high schools in the nation. Click on the red dots for more details Stevenson Grad Falls to His Death Ricardo Tolliver, Class of 1999, was found dead in Chicago this weekend, WLS-AM reports. Benefit to …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Jewel's cart service, stalled train and arrests are most popular stories.
Is Jewel-Osco's Mandatory Cart-to-Car Service Too Much? Whether you want them to or not, Jewel-Osco has implemented a new policy of following shoppers, and their carts, out to their vehicles. What do Patch readers think? Freight Train Stalled Nearly 4 Hours, Saturday In response to reader requests, Patch found out why the train was stalled on Ela Road in Lake Zurich. Buffalo Grove Resident Killed in 3-Car Crash Buffalo Grove resident Mary Kay Affrunti died in a three-vehicle crash at West Erhart and North Gilmer roads in unincorporated Mundelein Tuesday morning. Long Grove Chocolate Fest Runs May 3-5 Annual outdoor festival begins Friday morning. Road Work Starts in Barrington, Lake Zurich, Wauconda Area Road projects include Miller Road…
Sunday, April 28, 2013
School rankings, fire, flooding and real estate top the list.
Lake Zurich, Stevenson High Schools Ranked Among Best in Illinois Lake Zurich High School was ranked ranked No. 41, and Stevenson High School was ranked No. 6 of all high schools in Illinois in the U.S. News and World Report ranking of public high schools. Firefighters Extinguish Forest Lake House Fire Lake Zurich Fire Dept. had help from 19 other departments at Sunday night fire. Lake County Man Tries to Abduct Four Girls A Lake Villa man has been charged with attempted aggravated kidnapping after police said he chased four young girls in Beach Park Wednesday. Foreclosure Deals in Lake Zurich, Barrington Homes listed as foreclosed in the Lake Zurich, Barrington area. Former Chicago Bear to Judge Best Butcher at Kildeer Whole Foods …
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Flooding, Boston Marathon bombing and outgoing trustee dominate news.
Lake Zurich Road Closures, Flooding Photos Heavy rains are causing road closures and flooding across Chicagoland. Numerous Runners from Lake Zurich, Barrington Ran in Boston Marathon Reports are coming in on area runners who were at the Boston Marathon, which was bombed Monday. Trustee Sustich Quells Rumor Outgoing Lake Zurich village board trustee clears the air and comments on his years of service. State of Emergency Declared in Lake County Flooding concerns continue along the Des Plaines and Fox Rivers, along with the Chain O'Lakes. Gov. Quinn Declares State of Emergency Gov. Quinn has declared a state of emergency in the wake of flooding throughout the Chicago area. Update: Pedestrian Killed by Union Pacific Metra Train Des Plaines …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Elections, road work among top stories this week.
Update: Tom Poynton Wins Village President: 2013 Election Results Jim Beaudoin, Jeff Halen, Dan Stanovich voted trustees; Mark Loewes two year term trustee Prouty Takes Ela: 2013 Election Results Ela First candidates take township board race. District 95 School Board: 2013 Results Get results for the Lake Zurich District 95 School board here for the April 9, 2013 election. Voter Turnout Higher in Lake Zurich Lake County Clerk provides turnout data. Lake Zurich Area Road Work Update Lake County Rep. Craig Taylor updates residents on Quentin Road, Cuba Road work. Long Grove Caribou Coffee to be Converted to Peet's Caribou Coffee closing underperforming stores. Man Seen Covered in Blood Charged with Attempted Murder A Milwaukee man is …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Fire, restaurant ratings, downtown development and elections among most popular stories.
UPDATE: Fire Destroys Rural Lake Zurich Outbuilding Embers likely caused second fire in Hawthorn Woods. Stevenson Community Mourns Dana Kingsley Friends are finding ways to remember sophomore Dana Kingsley, who died Saturday. Yelp's Top 10 Restaurants in Lake Zurich: Do You Agree? Check out the top 10 rated restaurants in Lake Zurich area, based on Yelp! reviews. Did your neighbors get it right? Downtown Developer Gets 75 Days to Prove Himself Lake Zurich village board gives John Breugelmans exclusivity period to show proof of financing, do preliminary studies. Whiskey Distillery Shoots for Fall Opening in Lake Zurich Lake Zurich village board approved amendment and special use permit allowing Copper Fiddle Distillery to move …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Icy rescue, Lake Zurich elections, and youth football among top stories.
Teens Rescued From Breaking Ice on Lake Zurich Lake Zurich Fire Rescue retrieve teens from icy water at Paulus Park and warn of danger on lake in spring. Car Crash in Lake Zurich Sends Three to Hospital A collision on Route 22 and Telser Road blocked traffic for 15 minutes on March 27. Lake Zurich Village Board Trustee Candidates: Election Guide Read profiles of candidates running for Lake Zurich village trustee. Coach Proffitt Supports Flames '100 Percent' LZHS Bears' coach says he's concerned about friction in the community and friction between boys. Lake Zurich Village President Candidates: Election Guide Read profiles of candidates running for Lake Zurich village president, April 9. Lake Zurich Schools Settle Lawsuit in …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Downtown development, youth football split and eBay scam among hottest stories.
Rejected Developer Gets Another Shot at Downtown Lake Zurich In a split decision, the Lake Zurich village board agreed to entertain a presentation by John Breugelmans of ARDE at the next village board meeting. Vision for Vacancy: Kmart The 88,000 sq. ft. retail space on Rand Road in Lake Zurich has been vacant for a decade. What do you think would be the next best business here? Developer Wants to Finish Townhomes in Downtown Lake Zurich M/I Homes secured a contract to finish the 19 remaining lots at the stagnant Somerset townhome development. Rift Splits Lake Zurich Youth Football into 2 Leagues LZHS Football Coach Dave Profitt says he supports both leagues as long as safety, fun and good coaching are the priorities. Lake Zurich Ebay …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Train accident, high-end home prices, and college lacrosse at LZHS among top stories.
UPDATE: Boy Hit By Train Out of Critical Condition The 11-year-old struck by a Metra train last night is at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. See Which Lake Zurich Area Houses Sold for Highest Price in January Check out the top five highest price, home sales in Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods, Long Grove. LZHS Hosts Illinois Vs. Michigan State Men's Lacrosse Lake Zurich grad Charley Dever, now a Spartan, gets assist for bringing game home. Ela Reform Says Newsletter Would Use Taxpayer Money to Influence Election Opposing party asks Ela Township to delay sending spring newsletter. Ela First Promotes Record of Fiscal Responsibility Supervisor Lucy Prouty says officials work hard to reduce spending and maintain balanced budgets Luxury …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Kind kids, new grocery store, snowstorm and Harlem Shake teens among most popular stories.
Girls Put 800 Hearts on School Lockers Two friends covered Lake Zurich's Middle School North with kindness. Top 10 Finds at Whole Foods Kildeer See what interesting discoveries customers made on opening day of Whole Foods Market. Snowstorm Update: How Much Snow Fell in Northern Illinois? Winter Storm Saturn was expected to dump 6-10 inches of snow across northern Illinois. Elgin Man Killed in Barrington Hills Car Crash Four others were injured in the crash that happened on Route 59 near Route 68 on March 3. Harlem Shake--Lake Zurich Style Check out LZHS students shake it up on YouTube. Emergency Weather Closings in Lake Zurich Area Winter storm closes area schools. 14 Lake Zurich Junior Wrestlers Qualify for State Wrestlers from …
