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Lake County (Lake Forest - Lake Bluff- Knollwood) Events Lake County 2.10 / 2.23 and after

By Lake County Gazette Report | Feb 1, 2025

Lake County (Lake Forest - Lake Bluff- Knollwood) Events Lake County 2.10 / 2.23 and after

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Cole: ‘Last week, a terrifying incident near Edith Smith Middle School shook the community of Waukegan’

By Lake County Gazette Report | Oct 5, 2023

In the wake of a recent unsettling incident near Edith Smith Middle School in Waukegan, Mary Cole, a candidate running for the position of Lake County State’s Attorney, addressed the community’s concerns about safety and the need for proactive measures. The incident, which occurred last week, involved a shocking act of violence in broad daylight. Individuals, caught on video, were observed recklessly discharging firearms from stolen vehicles in close proximity to a middle school.

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Weber: 'Illinois has all the resources to become a top state for growth, but our burdensome taxes and regulations'

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 20, 2023

In a recent Facebook post, Illinois State Representative Tom Weber expressed his concerns about the state's burdensome taxes and regulations that hinder opportunities for residents. Weber shared an article from the Journal Star, which highlighted Illinois' ranking for business taxes. According to a study conducted by Simplify LLC, Illinois ranked 42nd out of 50 states for tax friendliness, with low rankings in taxes on corporations, personal income, property, sales, and unemployment.

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Cole: ‘Law enforcement will be less able to detain accused criminals except in the most violent cases’

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 19, 2023

Mary Cole, a candidate for Lake County State’s Attorney, noted in a recent Facebook post the Safe-T Act’s mst controversial policy was eneacted on Sept. 18.

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Shields Township Republicans: ‘We have little confidence that Kim Foxx-endorsed Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart will fully prosecute’

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 19, 2023

Shields Township Republicans noted a recent announcement from the Lake Forest Police Department in which police said they had arrested an individual in connection with a spate of burglaries.

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Cardella on Cole candidacy: 'Do you want a safe community? Beware!'

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 19, 2023

Linda Brougham Cardella of the Vernon Township Republican Organization recently promoted a speaker event for Mary Cole who is running for Lake County State’s Attorney. 


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Lake Forest Podcast: ‘Has anybody talked to the Bank of America staff?’

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 19, 2023

Co-hosts Joe Weiss and Pete Jansons discussed the homeless population problem outside of hte Lake Forest Bank of America on a recent of the Lake Forest podcast.

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McConchie: ‘The 5th Annual Shrimp Boil was a success!!!’

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 19, 2023

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Lake Zurich) said the 5th Annual Shrimp Boil was a success.

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Proft on Highland Park's cancelled Poverty Simulation event: “'negative public misinformation’ = truth'

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 19, 2023

Chicago’s Morning Answer host Dan Proft has weighed in on the cancellation of a “Poverty Simulation” event that was to be held at the Highland Park Country Club on Sept. 9.

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Vernon Township Republicans fights for safer communities, lower taxes and parental rights in education

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 18, 2023

Vernon Township Republicans marched in the Buffalo Grove Days Parade on Sept. 3 over the Labor Day weekend. Volunteers from the organization handed out raffle tickets for a $100 gift card to Chick-Fil-A while walking the parade route. The winner will be invited to the next VTR meeting on Tuesday Sept. 26 which will be held in the Vernon Township Community Center (2900 N. Main St. Buffalo Grove) at 6:30 p.m.

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Durbin, Warnock, Schneider Introduce Bill to Invest in American Workforce

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 14, 2023

A recent report found that automation will pose a risk to close to 900,000 jobs in Illinois

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Republican leaders welcome Mary Cole to the race for Lake County State's Attorney

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 6, 2023

On Aug. 29, the Chairman for the Shields Township GOP and the Vernon Township Republican Party released a joint statement welcoming Mary Cole to the race for Lake County State's Attorney. The Chairmen expressed reservations about the incumbent State's Attorney and their belief that Mary Cole would bring improvement to their communities.

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Fundraisers established for Lake County Uber driver who was beaten, robbed

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 5, 2023

Fundraisers have been set up to support Vasilije “Vasko” Stankovic, 56, and his family after he was robbed and beaten while on an Uber run.

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Rep. Weber: ‘Elected officials need to be held accountable for bad behavior long before it becomes criminal’

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 5, 2023

Following the conviction of Tim Mapes, chief of staff for former house speaker Michael Madigan, State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) has voiced a resounding call for greater accountability among elected officials in Illinois, emphasizing the need to address misconduct before it escalates into criminal behavior.

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McConchie: ‘We had a great conversation about public safety and crime prevention in our area’

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 5, 2023

On Tuesday, Aug. 22, State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Lake Zurich) held a 'Conversations Untapped' event at Uncle D's Bar and Grille located at 380 West Liberty Street in Wauconda.

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Lake County Republican Federation: ‘The Annual Membership Meeting & Breakfast is on September 30th’

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 5, 2023

The Lake County Republican Federation is set to host its Annual Membership Meeting and Breakfast, featuring guest speaker Representative Martin McLaughlin.

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Meyer on beating of homeless man: ‘I am sick of the hate and the vitriol’

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 5, 2023

Vice President and Treasurer of the Lake County Republican Federation William Meyer expressed his dismay and condemnation after witnessing a homeless man being brutally attacked by community members, emphasizing the need to combat hate and vitriol in society.

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Lake County events Sept. 12 and after

By Lake County Gazette Report | Sep 5, 2023

Friends of Lake Forest Library will host the 47th Annual Book Sale at the Lake Forest Recreation Center, located at 400 Hastings Road in Lake Forest.

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Lake County events Aug. 30 and after

By Lake County Gazette Report | Aug 23, 2023

Register now to attend The Best Books This Fall – Lake Forest librarians' presentation of new and noteworthy titles available this autumn.

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McConchie: ‘Lots of smiles and fun all around at my Kids Fair’

By Lake County Gazette Report | Aug 22, 2023

Illinois State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) expressed gratitude for the joyful atmosphere and enthusiastic turnout at his recent Kids Fair event, highlighting the community's positive response on social media.