Elle Johnson Stories | Lake County Gazette

Arlington Heights' Saint James School reopens classrooms at parents' request

By Elle Johnson | Aug 23, 2020

With an overwhelming majority of parents wanting their children in the classroom, Saint James School in Arlington Heights has announced it will reopen for in-person learning with approval from the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Illinois House Republican said governor signed unbalanced budget

By Elle Johnson | Jul 7, 2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the state's $42.9 billion 2021 fiscal year budget that a Republican said is not a balanced spending plan and fails to address the financial impact realized and unpredicted from COVID-19.

With outdoor dining an option, Wheeling eateries taking part

By Elle Johnson | Jun 22, 2020

Approximately one-third of restaurants in Wheeling are now offering outdoor sit down dinging after Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave the OK for restaurants to offer outdoor dining.