Volo News

A man was sentenced to 30 months probation Wednesday for admitting he participated in a drug deal that led to the overdose death of a 19-year-old Lake Zurich woman.

People have lived in Volo for at least 160 years, and the town has always been an active community with churches, blacksmiths, stores, taverns, a creamery and homes.

As the intrepid team of Ghost Lab knows, spirits from beyond the grave can lurk anywhere.

The deadline is approaching to apply for one of the six $1,500 scholarships for local high school seniors who are on pace to graduate in 2010.

With all the negative news out there about how people seem inherently bad, I still believe that the human condition includes a proclivity for doing the right thing.

Soto was the lone mayor on the Route 120 Corridor Planning Council last month to vote against what was called a "unified vision" for the often-congested east-west thoroughfare.

Lake County Board Chairman Suzi Schmidt and county transportation leaders are making a direct appeal to Gov.

SEWER RATE HIKE: Residents in Misty Hill Farms, Deer Point Trails, The Sanctuary and The Settlement subdivisions will see their sewer service bills increase due rate hikes from the Lake County Public Works Department.

The Route 120 Corridor Planning Council Governance Board has approved a plan for the future of the Route 120 transportation corridor.

Sunday was all about toys and classic cars, at least for the 2,000 people who attended the Toys for Tots Classic Car Cruise.

Now that a group of Lake County politicians has agree how Route 120 should be improved from Volo to Waukegan, it'll be up to the state to decide if the idea proceeds.

On many weekends over the past 25 years, Tom Smith has led volunteers in never ending efforts to improve the forest preserves in Lake County.

One person was seriously injured after their vehicle collided with a semi-truck on Route 120 on Friday.

The green light was given to purchasing four new parcels for the Lake County Forest Preserve system, including a new preserve near Lake Villa and additions to the Millennium Trail near Volo, and a new preserve next to Van Patten Woods in Wadsworth.

A Volo man faces up to seven years in prison after admitting Tuesday he took part in a drug deal that led to the death of a 19-year-old Lake Zurich woman.

Businesses at all four corners of Routes 12 and 120 could be wiped off the map if Lake County officials move ahead with a plan to change traffic patterns at the intersection.

Photos courtesy of Volo Auto Museum The car from the movie "Speed Racer" is on display at the Volo Auto Museum.

LAKEMOOR – It's unclear when developers will break ground on a proposed shopping center near the Lakemoor-Volo border.

LAKEMOOR – It's unclear when developers will break ground on a proposed shopping center near the Lakemoor-Volo border.

Marlon Cowart of Ingleside was the perfect age to be captivated by the events of July 20, 1969.