Charles Selle

With Lake Michigan at our doorstep, it's easy for some of us to overlook that other large body of water on Lake County's western edge — The Chain O' Lakes.

This may go down as the Year of the Tax Hike. Governments across Lake County are primed to boost their annual tax bites, or will ask voters next month to approve referendums and their accompanying tax increases.

Loading your audio article Like many of us, Ray Bradbury was a political chameleon who hop-scotched around, turning into a blue or red supporter when it came to voting in presidential elections.

Lake County lawmakers of both parties should stand firm and resist handing over a blank check to a city and school district on shaky financial and managerial footing.

The nip in the air this week and leaves changing color give many of us the impetus to get outdoors for last strolls before winter's grasp comes calling.

With two weeks until the historic Nov. 5 presidential election, many Lake County and Illinois voters feel like they've missed the parade.

By the way, getting towed from one of the many parking lots surrounding Six Flags is costly. At a minimum, it’s a $400 charge at McClure’s.

A story in the Chicago Tribune's business section last week noted that Aurora is one of the nation's best cities for creativity.

When voting concludes on Tuesday, there will be fewer Illinoisans voting than in past elections. That's not because there isn't interest in who will be our next president, or in down-ballot contests.

We may find out who are our next president is on Tuesday night. Then again, if this odd presidential contest is as close as pollsters indicate, it may be days before battleground states have their votes tallied.