Lake County officials say they are "very concerned" after newly released data shows a 50% increase in homelessness in the county, which is the highest on record.
A ceremonial groundbreaking Friday marked the official start of construction of a $53.8 million consolidated operations and communications facility on the Lake County government campus in Libertyville.
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Crews have begun construction on a 37,000-square-foot 911 dispatch facility in Libertyville that will consolidate services and allow Lake County first responders to respond quicker.
Construction of a $35 million dispatch center at Lake County s campus in Libertyville which officials say will provide residents with better service and improve emergency response coordination will begin this week.