The Winnetka Village Council voted 5-1 on July 18 to approve a nine-month hold on new lakefront construction. The move was taken in response to concerns about construction at Justin Ishbia’s lakefront property and the impact bluff destruction could have on neighboring properties. Since Ishbia purchased four homes along Sheridan Road in Winnetka, three of which have been demolished and .
State law calls for people found unfit for trial to be transferred to mental health facilities, but extensive delays have left some waiting for months in county jails.
The public got its first look at cost estimates for the planned revamp of Elder and Centennial beaches this week with a potential $21.5 million dollar price tag, a number that outgoing Commissioner David Seaman said surprised those on the board.
The agreement will allow Eisenhower and MacArthur high school students to travel anytime on city buses for free with no restrictions as long as they have their student ID.
Social service agencies in Macon County will have a new community liaison thanks to an anonymous donation to the Community Foundation, which will fund the pilot program for two years.