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28 new registered sex offenders living in Lake County in Q1

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

There were 28 new registered sex offenders living in Lake County as of the first quarter of 2025, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Lake County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of homicide living in Lake County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

Collinsville superintendent urges opposition against Native American mascot ban bill

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

**Article: Superintendent urges community to oppose HB 1237 on Native American mascots** Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Superintendent Dr. Mark B. Skertich is calling on families and members of the Kahok community to reach out to...

Doug Kirk named assistant principal for Collinsville High School starting 2025-26

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

Doug Kirk Named Assistant Principal of Collinsville High School Beginning in the 2025-26 School Year Collinsville, Illinois – April 10, 2025 – Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 announced Doug Kirk has been named an assistant...

West Elementary hosts bilingual Family Game Night featuring student-created trivia

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

West Elementary hosted a bilingual Family Game Night on Wednesday evening in the gymnasium, bringing the community together for an event.

ZCMS students celebrate punctuality with ice cream social

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

Over 100 students at ZCMS celebrated their punctuality with an Ice Cream Social on Friday, April 4.

School announces state testing schedule and upcoming events

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

On April 11, 2025, an announcement detailed upcoming events and preparations at a local school.

Dr. Charity Eugea named principal of Maryville Elementary starting 2025-26

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

Dr. Charity Eugea Named Principal of Maryville Elementary School Beginning in the 2025-26 School Year Collinsville, Illinois – April 10, 2025 – Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 announced Dr. Charity Eugea has been named principal of...

CMS translator Ana Del Burgo named March Kahok Educator of the Month

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

Collinsville Middle School bilingual translator Ana Del Burgo has been named The award was presented by CMS Principal Brad Snow and local Benjamin F. In his nomination of Ms.

IDOT begins ADA improvement project in Barrington

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has begun an ADA improvement project along Hough Street and Main Street.

Union High School announces state testing schedule and upcoming events

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

Union High School has announced its schedule for upcoming state testing and other events in April.

Lake Forest seeks resident feedback on recreation programs

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

Lake Forest officials are inviting residents to provide feedback on their experiences with the Recreation Department's programs through a short survey.

D70 Board of Education schedules April meeting

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

The D70 Board of Education is scheduled to convene for its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on April 21st.

Walker School announces 5th Annual Recycling Extravaganza

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

Walker School is set to host its 5th Annual Recycling Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the school parking lot.

Mundelein Park & Recreation District unveils new mascot Mundy Lion

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

Mundelein Park & Recreation District has introduced its new mascot, Mundy Lion.

Round Lake Area Schools opens registration for 2025-2026 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

Round Lake Area Schools Community Unit School District #116 has announced the opening of registration for the 2025-2026 school year.

Oak Crest Elementary School to close for one day due to staffing shortages

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

Closure of Oak Crest School on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 Date: Apr 7, 2025 Dr. Denise Wilcox: "Good Evening Oak Crest Elementary School Families, I am reaching out this evening to inform you that we will have to close Oak Crest Elementary School on...

WNPL highlights resources for Money Smart Week aimed at saving

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

In challenging economic times, your library is here for you – smart savings start here.

Ahmad Sadri's 'Shahnameh' translation gains international recognition

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

Less than two weeks after its publication on March 18, 2025, Gorter Professor of Islamic World Studies and Professor of Sociology Ahmad Sadri's translation of the Shahnameh has garnered global attention.