High-ranking officer leaves sheriff’s department

A disagreement over the chain of command between Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran and now-former sheriff’s chief Wayne Hunter resulted in Hunter leaving the department late Tuesday afternoon.

Kildeer swears in new police chief, 36-year vet from Buffalo Grove

KILDEER — After a seven-week retirement from a 36-year career with the Buffalo Grove Police Department, Steve Balinski began a new chapter of his law enforcement career this week.

Balinski was sworn in Tuesday, May 21, as Kildeer’s new chief of police.

Nearly all the …

North Barrington twins — LZHS seniors — share Eagle Scout spotlight

LAKE ZURICH — Lake Zurich High School seniors James and Alex Zuhlke will head off to college in the fall, but not without leaving their community with two significant improvements.

The twin brothers who live in North Barrington were honored during a special ceremony last …

Kildeer resident visits Rwanda to ‘Stop the Violence’

KILDEER — A Kildeer resident was recently one of 43 women from around the world to travel to Rwanda to learn about gender-based violence, then tasked with bringing the experience home to “Stop the Violence” in their home countries.

Lake Zurich police blotter for May 14 - May 21, 2013

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods and Kildeer police departments. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.

LAKE ZURICH

DUI

George …

Lake Zurich fights back against food allergies

LAKE ZURICH — After reading studies about children stricken with severe food allergies, Lake Zurich parent Tamara Hubbard sent a request to Mayor Tom Poynton for the community to recognize National Food Allergy Awareness Week.

Barrington business expands from web to storefront

BARRINGTON — The Barrington Commons shopping plaza is set for a new retailer later this month when Carol and Company opens its doors. Ruth Grigson, who started the fashion jewelry and home décor shop as an online business in 2010, said she is excited to also become a bricks and mortar shop, which will allow her to interact more with customers.

3 Brookfield Zoo dolphins expecting

Chicago Zoological Society officials say three Brookfield Zoo bottlenose dolphins are pregnant. Officials say Allie, 26, Tapeko, 31, and Spree, 10, are due to give birth this summer and fall.

DUI figures show less drinking and driving in Lake County

Maybe it’s more police officers on the road, an increase in public education or fear of punishment and the hassles of getting a license back after a DUI. Although several officials have suggested differing reasons why, they agree that the number of drunken-driving arrests is going down.

Lake County Forest Preserve budget slimmer, but includes upgrades

Despite a slimmer budget for the fiscal year, the Lake County Forest Preserve is slated to undergo $17.7 million in improvements as part of a five-year blueprint for its facilities.

Chicago man denies human trafficking charges

A Chicago man denied human trafficking charges at his arraignment Wednesday, May 15.

St. Mary students find fun in fitness

BUFFALO GROVE — The energy was electric Friday at St. Mary School in Buffalo Grove. Students from kindergarten through eighth grade kicked the air like martial artists, jumped over hurdles and danced to Psy’s “Gangnam Style” in the hallways as they made their way over to additional physical activities, including dancing.

Pending felony charges against contractor cause CLC to halt parking lot work

The College of Lake County has put a hold on a paving contract after the Lake County News-Sun learned that the top bidder for the project is under indictment in Cook County. Alann Harris of Park Ridge-based North Suburban Asphalt Maintenance, which on April 29 was awarded a contract to sealcoat parking lots at the college’s Vernon Hills campus, was indicted in September on charges brought by Attorney General Lisa Madigan.

Lake Zurich police blotter for May 8 - May 14, 2013

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods and Kildeer police departments. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.

Lake Zurich

DUI

Michael …

Barrington classmates welcome train accident survivor back to school

A crowd of Hough Street Elementary students cheered wildly as 11-year-old Dominic Szymanski made his return to school on Tuesday, two months after a March 15 train accident in downtown Barrington.