Lake County Gazette Reports Stories

Lake County drug task force makes arrests near Lake Forest

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

Two Chicago men were arrested on drug trafficking charges by the Lake County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Group (SIG), in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Chicago Field Division.

7 new registered sex offenders living in Lake County in week ending March 23

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

Lake County has seven new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending March 23, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Library transitions to new book vendor

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

The library has announced a transition to a new book vendor, aiming to streamline the ordering process and ensure quicker and more reliable arrival of new materials.

Applications open for Vernon Hills Pageant scheduled in June

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

Applications are now open for the Vernon Hills Pageant.

You Make a Difference Breakfast honors many at Antioch Community High School

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

Antioch Community High School hosted a packed You Make a Difference Breakfast this morning in the ACHS cafeteria.

Elijah Kolb named GCHS Scholar-Athlete for 2024-25

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

Elijah Kolb Named 2024-25 GCHS Scholar-Athlete Apr 3, 2025 Granite City, Ill. – Senior Elijah Kolb has been named the 2024-25 Granite City High School (GCHS) Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

Highland Park announces annual community meetings for 2025

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

Each year, the governments serving Highland Park host meetings for residents to discuss community priorities, interact with staff and elected officials, and provide input and feedback.

Kindergarten pre-registration opens at William Holliday

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

Kindergarten pre-registration is now open at William Holliday, inviting parents to register their children from April 2 through May 9.

Mundelein warns residents about payment request scams

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

**Article: Scam Alert: Impersonation of Village Services for Payment Requests** The Village of Mundelein has issued a scam alert regarding impersonation of village services, commissions, and programs for payment requests.

Lake Forest appoints Katie Skibbe as new finance director

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

The City of Lake Forest has announced the appointment of Katie Skibbe as its new Finance Director following a nationwide search. “Lake Forest is excited to welcome Katie as the next Director of Finance,” said City Manager Jason Wicha. “Katie’s...

School announces biliteracy program participation and upcoming event

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

On April 4, an announcement was made regarding various school programs and events.

Registration opens for 2025-26 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open.

Schwalbe research students earn top honors at conferences

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

Spring 2025 has been a landmark semester for Assistant Professor of Biology The excitement started in January when Schwalbe and three students traveled to Shrija Chhetri ’24 solo presented “Bumblebee gobies use vision and their In March, Zoey...

Fremont School District 79 earns 15th consecutive meritorious budget award

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

Fremont School District 79 has been recognized for excellence in budget presentation with the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for the 2024-2025 fiscal year by the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO).

GCSD9 announces Board Meeting scheduled for April 8

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

The Granite City Community Unit School District #9 has announced its upcoming Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

District 95 cancels classes for Easter Monday due to staff absences

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 has announced the cancellation "On Monday, April 21, 2025 (the day after Easter), the district already has As a result, school will be canceled on that day, and an emergency day will be In his...

School announcements highlight biliteracy program and upcoming events

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

**Article: School announcements for April 3, 2025** Announcement April 3, 2025 GENERAL INFORMATION: BBQ Beef Rib Let On A Whole Grain Bun All Beef Hot Dog On A Whole Grain Bun Oven Baked Tater Tots Baked Beans Applesauce Mixed Berry Fruit Cup "Are...

South Lake County CERT hosts annual pancake breakfast

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 6, 2025

The South Lake County Regional Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) will be hosting its 15th Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 4th, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Lake Zurich Fire Station #1.