Lake County Gazette

City of Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Thursday, April 17

City of Highland Park Plan and Design Commission met April 15

City of Highland Park Plan and Design Commission met Tuesday, April 15

City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole met April 14

City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole met Monday, April 14

City of Highland Park City Council met April 14

City of Highland Park City Council met Monday, April 14

City of Highland Park Business and Economic Development and Advisory Group met April 16

City of Highland Park Business and Economic Development and Advisory Group met Wednesday, April 16

Steve Cortes on Rep. Schneider opposing SAVE Act: ‘Only radicals pretend there is something wrong with requiring ID’

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said Rep. Brad Schneider’s opposition to the SAVE Act goes against 80% of Americans who “demand sensible Voter ID requirements.”

Zion Elementary School District 6 recognizes educator of the year nominees

Zion Elementary School District 6 recognized its Lake County ROE Educator of the Year nominees during the Board of Education meeting on April 14.

Lake County announces 2025 transportation improvements

Lake County has announced that the Division of Transportation's 2025 construction program will allocate $117 million to infrastructure projects focused on enhancing safety, mobility, and sustainability throughout the county.

Lake County evaluates options after federal funds cut

Lake County is exploring alternative funding options after more than $3 million in federally earmarked funds for infrastructure and affordable housing were removed from the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.

LFHS Women in STEM Club hosts virtual Q&A with experts

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 announced that on April 9, the Women in STEM Club hosted a virtual Q&A session with experts in engineering, veterinary science, and chemistry.

Lake Forest High School D115 announces return of Wall of Fame induction ceremony

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 announced the induction of three distinguished alumni into its Wall of Fame on April 14, 2025, marking the revival of the tradition for the first time since 2019.

Lake Forest School District 67 announces All District 4th Grade Community Outreach Program

Lake Forest School District 67 has announced the All District 4th Grade Community Outreach Program, an initiative designed to bring together fourth graders from Cherokee, Everett, and Sheridan schools.

Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans: Gov. 'Pritzker protects power and profits over people'

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, said Governor J.B. Pritzker's veto of House Bill 2547 was a betrayal of Illinois workers.

ZCMS 8th grade girls basketball team finishes season undefeated

The ZCMS eighth-grade girls' basketball team concluded their season with an undefeated record and a championship title.

Superintendent Skertich releases pre-Spring Break update

This week, Collinsville CUSD 10 Superintendent Dr. Mark B. Skertich released an update ahead of the district's Spring Break.

Collinsville superintendent urges action against bill affecting school mascots

Superintendent Dr. Skertich has issued a call to action for Kahok Nation regarding House Bill 1237, currently under consideration in the Illinois Senate.

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Teens arrested after traffic stop in Zion recovers firearms, drugs

Three 17-year-olds were apprehended by Lake County Sheriff's deputies on April 13 on firearms charges following a traffic stop in Zion, near 27th Street and Galilee Avenue, at approximately 8:15 p.m. Drug possession charges are pending.

Motorcyclist critically injured in wreck with garbage truck in Antioch

A motorcycle driver sustained life-threatening injuries after colliding with a garbage truck in unincorporated Antioch.

Lake County Sheriff warns of increasing ruse burglaries

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents about a potential rise in ruse burglaries, often correlated with weather changes.

Philip Carter named assistant principal at Collinsville High School for 2025-26 year