Lake County Gazette Reports Stories

Gurnee brings back Hometown Heroes Banner Program for Veterans Day

By I. K. Williams | Sep 29, 2025

The Village of Gurnee's Veterans Blue Ribbon Commission is working with American Legion Post 771 to organize the Hometown Heroes Banner Program for Veterans Day.

United Township High School District shares weekly updates on events and activities

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 29, 2025

United Township High School District 30 released several announcements for students and staff on September 22, 2025.

Collinsville school district offers CPR training sessions for parents and students

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 29, 2025

Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 (CUSD 10) will again offer a Community Outreach CPR class for parents and students.

Village announces winners of the 2025 photo contest

By D. L. Darling | Sep 29, 2025

The Village has announced the winners of its 2025 Photo Contest, which attracted more than 280 votes from the community.

Limestone Community High School increases security after weapon incident

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 29, 2025

At around 1:00 p.m. on September 22, 2025, Limestone Community High School administration received a report about a possible weapon on campus.

Grayslake Central principal Dan Landry named IAHPERD Administrator of the Year

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 29, 2025

Dan Landry, principal of Grayslake Central High School, has been named the 2025 Administrator of the Year by the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (IAHPERD).

Keebler Road resurfacing project to affect traffic and school bus routes

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 29, 2025

The Village of Maryville has announced that a resurfacing project on Keebler Road will begin on Monday, September 29.

Highland Park City Council to livestream special meeting on September 29, 2025

By I. K. Williams | Sep 28, 2025

The Highland Park City Council will hold a special meeting on September 29, 2025.

Village of Deerfield Committee of the Whole met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2025

Village of Deerfield Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of North Chicago Public Works Committee met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2025

City of North Chicago Public Works Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of North Chicago Economic Development/Planning/Zoning Committee Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2025

City of North Chicago Economic Development/Planning/Zoning Committee Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of North Chicago Judiciary Committee met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2025

City of North Chicago Judiciary Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of North Chicago City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2025

City of North Chicago City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

Mocking of Charlie Kirk vigil at Lake Forest College sparks outcry: ‘Disrespect replacing dialogue’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Sep 26, 2025

A photo mocking a student-led vigil for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Lake Forest College has sparked controversy and prompted calls for accountability from the school’s leadership, particularly President Mike Sosulski.

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 34.9% of Lake County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 34.9% of students enrolled in Lake County school districts identified as Hispanic.

CPS board candidate: ‘We have to separate the politics out of our education’

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 26, 2025

Lanetta M. Thomas, candidate for the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education District 9, said “we have to separate the politics out of our education” and focus on funding schools sustainably, noting concerns about local food access and the use of election funds instead of school resources.