Lake County Gazette Reports Stories

Young artist visits Denver Art Museum's Maurice Sendak exhibit

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

Iker Padilla Erivez, a level 6 student and artist from Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School, recently visited the Denver Art Museum (DAM) to see the exhibit "Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak.

Lake Barrington cancels early voting site for April election

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

The Village of Lake Barrington has announced the cancellation of its early voting site for the upcoming April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election.

Highland Park addresses unlawful school bathroom recordings involving juvenile suspect

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

The City of Highland Park, North Shore School District 112, and Township High School District 113 are collaborating in response to incidents involving unlawful video recording in bathrooms at Edgewood Middle School and Highland Park High School.

Libertyville SD70 guides parents on setting up ParentSquare notifications

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

Libertyville School District 70 has provided guidance on customizing notifications for ParentSquare, ensuring that parents and guardians stay updated with school communications.

ACH'S names Rian Kadakia February Student of The Month

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

February's Student of the Month at Antioch Community High School (ACHS) is junior Rian Kadakia.

School events this week in Lake County: Feb. 16-22

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Lake County this week.

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Lake County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

The following parishes in the Lake County Gazette coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Recent Lake County home sales in week ending Feb. 8

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

There were 22 reported residential sales in Lake County in the week ending Feb. 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

HawkQuest brings raptor education to Fairview PK-8

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

Last week, students at Fairview PK-8 received a visit from HawkQuest, a non-profit organization dedicated to making education meaningful and fun while fostering respect for the land and stewardship of all living things.

Denver Nuggets honor local teacher with Most Valuable Teacher Award

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

Denver Nuggets dropped by Orchard Park Academy last week to honor technology teacher Melissa "Coach" Garcia, who was the February winner of the MVT Award - Most Valuable Teacher.

WPSF's annual community breakfast nearing ticket deadline

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

The Westminster Public Schools Foundation’s Annual Community Breakfast is approaching its final registration deadline.

Purple Plunge charity event returns to Lake Zurich

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

The Purple Plunge is a popular annual charity event in Lake Zurich where Organized by a local non-profit, the event aims to make a positive impact Schedule for the day: - 9:00 AM: Registration opens at Scoreboard Bar and Grill, where raffle...

Local organizations offer multiple scholarships for graduating seniors across various fields

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

A number of local scholarships are available to assist graduating high school seniors with the cost of higher education.

Illinois celebrates National FFA Week, honoring future agricultural leaders

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

It’s National FFA Week, a time to recognize the contributions of an organization that celebrates the hard work, leadership, and determination of future leaders in agriculture.

ZESD 6 participates in Lake County professional development day

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

On Feb. 15, 2025, during Lake County ROE Institute Day, teachers from Zion Elementary School District 6 (ZESD 6) participated in a day of professional development alongside educators from across Lake County.

Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Officer Jason Roscow

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

On Feb 15, 2025, it was announced that flags covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to be flown at half-staff in honor of Officer Jason Roscow.

Emerson Eagles win conference wrestling meet

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

The Emerson Eagles wrestling teams secured a significant victory at the conference tournament earlier this month, earning titles as both Varsity and Girls Team Champions.

Libertyville SD70 launches ParentSquare to enhance family engagement

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

Libertyville School District 70 has introduced a new districtwide communication platform, ParentSquare, aimed at keeping families informed, engaged, and connected.

CUSD200 announces e-learning day due to winter weather

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

Due to projected winter weather conditions, all Community Unit School District 200 (CUSD 200) schools will engage in an E-Learning day on February 12.