Lake County Gazette Reports Stories

Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center opens for summer season

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

The Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center is now open daily for the 2025 season, weather permitting.

Briget Schwab promoted to Buffalo Grove's village engineer

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

The Village of Buffalo Grove has announced the promotion of Briget Schwab to Village Engineer.

District offices closed on June 19

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

All district offices and buildings will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of the holiday.

RLHS alumna Zepeda-Solis receives 2025 Youth of the Year Award

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

Round Lake High School alumna Zeltzin Zepeda-Solis was honored with the 2025 Youth of the Year Award at the Foundation for Youth luncheon.

Libertyville announces Nicholas Dowden Park grand opening celebration

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

The Village of Libertyville has announced the grand opening celebration of the redesigned Nicholas Dowden Park.

Vernon Hills Pageant set for June 21

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

The Vernon Hills Pageant is scheduled for Saturday, June 21 at the Park District Sullivan Center, located at 635 N. Aspen Drive.

Florence Knapp's 'The Names' explores impact through parallel narratives

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

Erica’s Pick of the Week: The Names Ask any prospective parent: names are a big deal.

District 117 announces eighth annual AP Bootcamp for summer

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

District 117 has announced the eighth annual AP Bootcamp event scheduled for this summer.

Village releases June E-Newsletter with focus on local support and safety

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

The Village's June E-Newsletter is now available, featuring articles aimed at supporting local businesses and ensuring community well-being.

Peaceful protest scheduled in Highland Park on June 14

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

A peaceful protest is scheduled for June 14, 2025, in Highland Park.

GCSD9 announces school closure in observance of Juneteenth

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

Granite City Community Unit School District #9 (GCSD9) has announced the closure of all its schools and the James J. Greenwald Administration Building on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day.

Mundelein High School earns national music education honor for second year

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

For the second consecutive year, Mundelein High School (MHS) has been recognized as one of the “Best Communities for Music Education (BCME)” in the nation.

District 181 celebrates successful start of summer learning programs

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

The halls of District 181 are abuzz with the energy of engaged learners as the D181 Summer Programs complete their first week.

Lake Bluff Police Department launches Fourth of July traffic safety campaign

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

The Lake Bluff Police Department has announced its plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement, focusing on impaired and unbuckled drivers.

Libertyville High School Baseball Team reaches state semifinals

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

The Libertyville High School Baseball Team has advanced to the State 4A Semifinals.

Mundelein announces water/sewer rate increase effective June 1

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

The village of Mundelein will see an increase in water/sewer rates starting June 1, 2025.

Will County Regional Office of Education hosts back-to-school backpack event

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

The Will County Regional Office of Education is hosting a back-to-school event aimed at supporting students and families as they prepare for the new school year.

Mundelein Park District updates spray park pricing policy

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

During the 2025 season at summer aquatic facilities across the Mundelein Park & Recreation District, a recent oversight in the pricing structure at the Spray Park has been acknowledged.

Non-speaking student wins outstanding AAC user award

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2025

The Board of Education recognized Ben, a student at an unspecified school, for winning the Infinitec Outstanding AAC (Augmentative Alternative Communication) User Award.