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Lake County Gazette

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

I. K. Williams News

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Barrington schedules document shredding, textile recycling and food drive for October 18

By I. K. Williams | Oct 15, 2025

Residents of Barrington and other communities within the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) will have an opportunity to participate in a document shredding event on Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to noon.

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American Legion Vernon Post announces monthly bingo nights to support veterans

By I. K. Williams | Oct 15, 2025

The American Legion Vernon Post 1247 will begin hosting monthly bingo nights starting October 9.

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Hawthorn Woods launches winter coat drive to support veterans

By I. K. Williams | Oct 11, 2025

Residents of Hawthorn Woods are being asked to donate winter coats as part of a local drive aimed at supporting veterans and their families.

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Highland Park Fire Department seeks community input for strategic planning

By I. K. Williams | Oct 6, 2025

The Highland Park Fire Department is inviting community members to a feedback session on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30 PM.

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Highland Park begins annual sidewalk repairs and assessments

By I. K. Williams | Oct 5, 2025

The City of Highland Park has announced that sidewalk maintenance work will be taking place over the next month.

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Larkdale Row road closures set for October due to Bangs Lake Outfall Project

By I. K. Williams | Oct 1, 2025

Residents in the area of Larkdale Row are being notified of daily road closures scheduled to take place from Monday, October 6th through Saturday, October 11th, 2025.

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Village of Lindenhurst seeks part-time snow plow drivers for winter season

By I. K. Williams | Sep 29, 2025

The Village of Lindenhurst has announced that it is seeking part-time snow plow drivers for the upcoming 2025-2026 winter season.

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Lake Bluff Village Library announces events for Banned Books Week

By I. K. Williams | Sep 29, 2025

The Lake Bluff Village Library has announced its participation in Banned Books Week, which will take place from October 6 to 11.

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Gurnee announces details for its annual leaf collection program starting October

By I. K. Williams | Sep 29, 2025

The Village of Gurnee has announced the start of its 2025 Leaf Collection Program, which will run from Monday, October 13 through Friday, December 5.

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Gurnee brings back Hometown Heroes Banner Program for Veterans Day

By I. K. Williams | Sep 29, 2025

The Village of Gurnee's Veterans Blue Ribbon Commission is working with American Legion Post 771 to organize the Hometown Heroes Banner Program for Veterans Day.

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Highland Park City Council to livestream special meeting on September 29, 2025

By I. K. Williams | Sep 28, 2025

The Highland Park City Council will hold a special meeting on September 29, 2025.

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Village of Hainesville sets trick-or-treat hours and announces hayrides for Halloween

By I. K. Williams | Sep 23, 2025

The Village of Hainesville has announced that trick-or-treating will take place on Friday, October 31 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Residents who want to participate are encouraged to leave their front outside lights on to welcome trick-or-treaters.

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Highland Park Police determine no threat after child luring report

By I. K. Williams | Sep 23, 2025

In the evening of September 24, 2025, the Highland Park Police Department received a report that an elementary school student had been approached by an unknown person near Ridge Rd. and Devonshire Ct. earlier that afternoon.

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Barrington Fire Department schedules public safety open house for September 27

By I. K. Williams | Sep 23, 2025

The Barrington Fire Department will hold a Public Safety Open House on Saturday, September 27, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Barrington Public Safety Facility located at 400 N. Northwest Hwy.

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Vernon Hills to acquire historic Cuneo Mansion & Gardens from Loyola University

By I. K. Williams | Sep 23, 2025

The Village of Vernon Hills is in the process of acquiring the historic Cuneo Mansion & Gardens from Loyola University Chicago.

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Buffalo Grove Police plan bowling fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois

By I. K. Williams | Sep 23, 2025

The Buffalo Grove Police Department is organizing a bowling fundraiser on Friday, September 19 at Bowlero, located at 350 McHenry Road in Buffalo Grove.

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Round Lake Police report results from Labor Day weekend traffic safety campaign

By I. K. Williams | Sep 23, 2025

The Round Lake Police Department conducted a traffic safety enforcement campaign over the Labor Day weekend, resulting in several citations and arrests.

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Waukegan man arrested for possession of child pornography

By I. K. Williams | Sep 22, 2025

Lake County Sheriff's detectives have arrested a Waukegan man, Thomas Castillo, 65, for possessing child pornography.

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Grant Community High School honors Dianey Granados as September Student of the Month

By I. K. Williams | Sep 22, 2025

The Grant Community High School District 124 has announced its September Student of the Month, Dianey Granados.

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Grass Lake School District addresses concerns over staff social media post

By I. K. Williams | Sep 22, 2025

Grass Lake School District 36 is addressing concerns following a social media post by a staff member that caused distress among parents and community members. Dr. William Newby, Superintendent of the district, emphasized that the language used in...