Lake County Gazette Reports Stories

United Township High School announces events and updates for week of September 12

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 11, 2025

On September 12, 2025, United Township High School District 30 released several announcements for students and staff.

Coalers Boys Golf defeats Lisle in conference match

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 11, 2025

The Coalers Boys Golf team secured a win in the Illinois Central Eight conference, defeating Lisle 190-198 on Thursday, September 11.

LFHS announces new Spanish teacher

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 11, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced the appointment of Teal Griffin as a new Spanish teacher at Lake Forest High School.

LFHS announces new part-time Latin instructor

By S. B. Martino | Sep 11, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced the appointment of Nick Maher as a new part-time Latin instructor at Lake Forest High School.

LFHS announces new physical education teacher

By D. C. Welch | Sep 11, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced the appointment of Joe Pettinger as its new physical education teacher, special education paraprofessional, and varsity boys basketball coach.

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center marks 30 years as FQHC

By M. F. Hinton | Sep 11, 2025

Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has marked its 30th anniversary as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), commemorating three decades of healthcare service to county residents.

Lake County deputies capture Wisconsin fugitive with possible kidnapping victim

By M. F. Hinton | Sep 11, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported the successful capture of a man who fled from Wisconsin authorities and was suspected of having a kidnapping victim in his vehicle.

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: The Community Works Inc Nfp

By N. K. Snyder | Sep 11, 2025

The Community Works Inc Nfp, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Lake County during week ending Sept. 20

By C. L. Powers | Sep 10, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Lake County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

Lake Forest podcast GOP guest: ‘Democrats are raising the cost of media through this next cycle’

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 10, 2025

Aaron Del Mar, entrepreneur, GOP operator, and guest on the Lake Forest Podcast, said there is "movement" at the grassroots with candidates like Mendoza and Coker entering races, while Democrats are driving up media costs with big spending such as Raja Krishnamurthy’s $19 million Senate run, creating both opportunities and "challenges" for Republicans.

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By I. E. Hall | Sep 10, 2025

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.

Lake Forest podcast GOP guest: ‘The Democrats are playing musical chairs’

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 9, 2025

Aaron Del Mar, entrepreneur, GOP operator, and guest on the Lake Forest Podcast, said Democrats are "playing musical chairs," creating a "chain reaction" of open seats, and while 2026 may bring a "pendulum swing," he believes the economy and Trump’s efforts could resist a "blue wave."

Illinois DOGE Profile: Impacting Veterans Lives Inc Dba Midwest Veterans Closet

By N. K. Snyder | Sep 9, 2025

Impacting Veterans Lives Inc Dba Midwest Veterans Closet, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $750,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Sept. 12?

By I. E. Hall | Sep 9, 2025

This former Lake County Gazette area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Sept. 12.

Moms for Liberty: District policy enabled 18-year-old male to enter girls locker room

By I. K. Williams | Sep 8, 2025

Moms for Liberty Lake County announced on the social media platform X that Community High School District 128 allegedly ignored warnings from parents and the U.S. Department of Education regarding its locker room policies.

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Rep. McLaughlin on Chicago crime rate: 'Safety is a fundamental right'

By I. K. Williams | Sep 8, 2025

Martin McLaughlin, a state representative from Illinois, said decades of Democratic policies have failed Chicago neighborhoods and emphasized that safety should be considered a basic right. He made the remarks on X.

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Employee Connections, Inc. NFP

By N. K. Snyder | Sep 8, 2025

Employee Connections, Inc. NFP, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $524,124 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Mom turns to Trump after Safe-T Act, Rinehart let illegal immigrant walk free following daughter’s grisly death

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Sep 8, 2025

Jennifer Bos, the heartbroken mother of Megan Bos, has erupted in outrage against Illinois’ controversial Safe-T Act and the state’s handling of criminal illegal immigrants.

H-1B approvals for employers classified under Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry across Lake County Gazette publication area in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Real Estate and Rental and Leasing employers across Lake County Gazette publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Coalers golf teams secure conference victories over Manteno

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 8, 2025

The Coal City Community Unit School District 1’s boys and girls golf teams both earned conference wins against Manteno on Tuesday.

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