John Cruickshank, Consul General of Canada in Chicago, will speak on relations between the United States and Canada and other current issues.
Adlai Stevenson Center on Democracy
Apparently their spelchecker is bolixed up.
Taxpayers will save $1.25 milion with sewage district dissolution
One would assume the liquidation was worked out in a closed-door session.
Taxpayers will save $1.25 milion with sewage district dissolution
Which Lake County precincts have the most Independents?The Lake County Gazette says that if you look at Lake County's most independent precinct you will find fewer than 1% independent voters:
Rank
Precinct
City
Voters
(#)
Independents
(%)
Independent
Women (%)
Independent
Men (%)1Moraine Township
Precinct 211Highland Park10430.96 %40 %60 %2Moraine Township
Precinct 207Highwood12800.94 %33.33 %66.67 %3West Deerfield Township
Precinct 387Highland Park12210.90 %27.27 %72.73 %4Moraine Township
Precinct 206Highland Park10930.82 %66.67 %33.33 %5West Deerfield Township
Precinct 389Highland Park11020.82 %33.33 %66.67 %6Moraine Township
Precinct 222Highland Park9140.77 %14.29 %85.71 %7Moraine Township
Precinct 205Highland Park9490.74 %42.86 %57.14 %8Moraine Township
Precinct 216Highland Park8910.67 %33.33 %66.67 %9Moraine Township
Precinct 215Highland Park10740.65 %28.57 %71.43 %10Moraine Township
Precinct 210Highland Park10750.65 %71.43 %28.57 %11Moraine Township
Precinct 208Highland Park10830.65 %85.71 %14.29 %12Benton Township
Precinct 55Winthrop Harbor9370.64 %66.67 %33.33 %13Moraine Township
Precinct 224Highland Park8090.62 %40 %60 %14Moraine Township
Precinct 209Highland Park16650.60 %30 %70 %15Libertyville Township
Precinct 169Green Oaks8990.56 %40 %60 %16Moraine Township
Precinct 219Highland Park9310.54 %40 %60 %17Benton Township
Precinct 52Winthrop Harbor9630.52 %80 %20 %18Moraine Township
Precinct 204Highwood15420.52 %37.50 %62.50 %19Moraine Township
Precinct 212Highland Park11600.52 %66.67 %33.33 %20Moraine Township
Precinct 221Highland Park8100.49 %75 %25 %21Moraine Township
Precinct 214Highland Park8760.46 %25 %75 %22Moraine Township
Precinct 220Highland Park9480.42 %50 %50 %23Benton Township
Precinct 51Winthrop Harbor9960.40 %0 %100 %24Libertyville Township
Precinct 174Green Oaks10180.39 %50 %50 %25Fremont Township
Precinct 120Mundelein8270.36 %33.33 %66.67 %
Voter rolls: Where are the Independent voters in Lake County precincts?
And this is the precinct with the most independent voters. Bottomline: Overall, the average percentage of independent voters in Lake County is even lower than that!
has joined chemical industry lobbyists who contend that ethylene oxide poses few, if any, health risks to ordinary Americans. Among other things, Medline hired a former scientist for one of the biggest manufacturers of the toxic gas who has co-authored several industry-funded studies rejected by the U.S. EPA and independent scientific reviewers. The company also has called for another analysis of the chemical, part of a concerted effort by makers and users of ethylene oxide to overturn a stringent safety limit established by the EPA in 2016 after more than a decade of study and two rounds of independent review delayed several times by industry opposition. Industry lobbyists are continuing to press their case with sympathetic officials in the Trump administration.The Trump Administration responded with a statement via Twitter:
Waukegan company proposes new pollution controls that would dramatically cut emissions of cancer-causing gas
Your LakeCountyEye will keep you apprised when further developments warrant.
North Shore Pride Fest
To kick off Pride Month, Celebrate Highwood is ‘showing its pride on the north side’ at its 7th Annual North Shore Pride Fest on Saturday, June 1st throughout Downtown Highwood. The full day of activities will feature a Pride Family Picnic, Family Friendly Drag Show and Taste the Rainbow (adult only) Pub Crawl.
The proceeds will be benefiting the LGBTQ North Shore School District 113 Spectrum Club.
Activities will include a picnic, drag show, and best dressed contest, all of which are family friendly! For the adults there will also be a “Taste the Rainbow” pub crawl featuring drink specials and live music.
Celebrate Highwood
A public meeting regarding planned controls to reduce ethylene oxide emissions from the Medline Industries Inc. facility in Waukegan will be held next week. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will host the session from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at Whittier Elementary School, 901 N. Lewis Ave., in Waukegan.One industry spokesman was eager to downplay the danger presented to the community and assured your LakeCountyEye: "Don't hold your breath."
Public meeting regarding ethylene oxide emissions to be held in Waukegan
A 74-year-old man accidentally shot himself at a McHenry gun range Saturday afternoon, authorities said. The man was practicing using a 9 mm pistol at CY Armory, 2908 W. Route 120, when he shot himself in the right thighIn related news, Walk Like a Pirate Day has been declared a holiday in McHenry County.
Man accidentally shoots himself in leg at McHenry gun range
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One listing says there is a 25 horsepower restriction on Wooster Lake. The other says there are no restrictions.
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The Tenth Congressional District Democrats and the Newport Township Democrats are holding Let's Talk Politics in Gurnee, on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 7:00 PM, at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 O'Plaine Rd, in Gurnee. Admission is free.
Let's Talk Politics is a moderated discussion and allows opportunities for Democrats, independents, and progressives in and around the 10th District to talk about important issues of the day with each other and guests that often include elected officials, candidates, political analysts, and authors.
RSVP: tenthdems.org/gurnee.
HB4875 did not become law, but it is a reminder of how a democratic society works: If there is no law against how others are treating me, then get the laws changed.
Bill Status of HB4875 94th General Assembly
The Tenth Congressional District Democrats and the Antioch Township Democrats are holding Let's Talk Politics in Antioch, on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 7:00 PM, at the Antioch Public Library, 757 N. Main St., in Antioch. Admission is free.
Let's Talk Politics is a moderated discussion and allows opportunities for Democrats, independents, and progressives in and around the 10th District to talk about important issues of the day with each other and guests that often include elected officials, candidates, political analysts, and authors.RSVP: tenthdems.org/antioch.
Your LakeCountyEye photo-enhanced the image of the campaign contribution changing hands. Here, the $1000 can be clearly seen going to Elect Dan McConchie:
Top 10 campaign contribution recipients in Lake County for the week of 2019-04-08
Close enough for the Lake County Gazette!
