Lake County Gazette

As the 2024–2025 school year concludes, District 113 Superintendent Dr. Chala Holland extends her gratitude to students and families for their support and partnership throughout the year.

Waukegan offers free yoga classes at the beach this summer

Yoga at the Beach is returning this summer.

Pet adoption and family day at Advantage Chevrolet of Bridgeview

Advantage Chevrolet of Bridgeview is set to host a Pet Adoption & Family Day.

Highwood featured in PBS’s America the Bountiful

The City of Highwood was recently highlighted in a special episode of "America the Bountiful," PBS's documentary-style series.

Barrington 220 to introduce new social media and digital citizenship guidelines

Barrington 220 has established a Social Media Awareness & Digital Citizenship Advisory Committee to enhance digital citizenship among students.

Waukegan approves incentives to aid downtown redevelopment for 26 apartments

The Waukegan City Council has approved the use of its Casino Revenue Fund and the TIF 8 Increment Fund to support the redevelopment of properties at 200 N. County Street and 38 Genessee in downtown Waukegan.

Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 51.1% of Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Big Hollow School District 38: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 22.8% of the students in Big Hollow School District 38 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Waukegan shutting down section of Amstutz Highway for movie production

Waukegan will temporarily close a section of the Amstutz Highway on Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22, to facilitate the filming of "Ultraviolet" by the production company Enemies LLC.

2024: Rondout School District 72 administrators rank 57th highest in state for average salary

Administrators in Rondout School District 72 earn an average of $148,419 per year, ranking 57th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Lake County in week ending May 31

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

In 2023-24 school year, 52.4% of Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 52.4% of Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

H-1B approvals for employers classified under Information industry across Lake County Gazette publication area in 2024

Of the 108 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Information industry located across Lake County Gazette publication area 107 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Gurnee honors hometown heroes with banner recognition ceremony

At Monday's Village Board Meeting, Mayor Tom Hood, the Veterans Commission, and the community recognized Gurnee's Hometown Heroes by presenting them and their families with distinguished banners.

Lake County seeks public input for urban forestry strategic plan

Lake County is seeking input from residents on priorities and concerns regarding trees as part of the development of an Urban and Community Forestry Strategic Plan.

Round Lake Police release results of 'Click It or Ticket' campaign

The Round Lake Police Department conducted high-visibility seat belt and DUI enforcement during the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” Campaign from May 16 to May 27.

Libertyville School District 70 administrators rank 45th highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Libertyville School District 70 earn an average of $151,095 per year, ranking 45th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Gurnee School District 56 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 22.9% of the students in Gurnee School District 56 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, June 11?

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, June 11.

Lake Zurich Farmers Market returns with diverse vendor lineup