Lake County Gazette

Administrators in Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 earn an average of $125,660 per year, ranking 167th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

How did Southeastern Township of Fremont: Precinct Fremont 127 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 711 voters in Southeastern Township of Fremont: Precinct Fremont 127 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Village of Libertyville: Precinct Libertyville 195

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 758 voters in Central Village of Libertyville: Precinct Libertyville 195 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Who voted in Northern Village of Lake Villa: Precinct Lake Villa 151 during 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 762 voters in Northern Village of Lake Villa: Precinct Lake Villa 151 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

McLaughlin Aims to fully fund the LGDF: University of Illinois Report “Pritzker’s grocery tax will hurt municipalities”

BARRINGTON HILLS… State Representative Martin McLaughlin has voiced his concerns following the release of a study by the University of Illinois System’s Institute of Government and Public Affairs regarding Governor Pritzker's proposed Grocery Tax elimination.In response to the study, McLaughlin emphasized the importance of balancing priorities, stating, "We can do two things at once just like walking and chewing gum or in this case eliminating the grocery tax and restoring the full 10% allocation to our Local Government Distributive Fund."The report highlighted the...

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Oak Grove School District 68 in 2021-22 school year?

The average school administrator’s salary in Oak Grove School District 68 was $140,507 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $78,337, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

How did Central SE Village of Round Lake: Precinct Fremont 109 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 775 voters in Central SE Village of Round Lake: Precinct Fremont 109 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Village of Beach Park: Precinct Benton 60

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 624 voters in Central Village of Beach Park: Precinct Benton 60 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central W City of Lake Forest: Precinct West Deerfield 394

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 664 voters in Central W City of Lake Forest: Precinct West Deerfield 394 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Libertyville residents rank 59th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

Libertyville residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 59th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 158.3% more than teachers in Emmons School District 33

The average school administrator’s salary in Emmons School District 33 was $141,753 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $54,879, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

2022: Prairie Crossing Charter School administrators rank 166th in state for average pay

Administrators in Prairie Crossing Charter School earn an average of $125,840 per year, ranking 166th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Lake Forest considers $3.5 million building for police headquarters

The city of Lake Forest is considering a $3.5 million investment in an office building at 1925 Field Court, earmarked as the potential site for its new police headquarters.

Lake Forest spending $1 million to resurface, patch city streets

Lake Forest has budgeted slightly over $1 million for the resurfacing of portions of five city streets and for necessary repairs as part of its annual maintenance program. The proposal was put forward in conjunction with Lake Bluff.

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Lake Forest City Council asked to approve $1 million to cover unbudgeted costs

The Lake Forest City Council is deliberating on the approval of over $1 million in supplemental appropriations to cover costs for three funds that are projected to exceed their budgeted expenses.

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Gurnee firm awarded $12.6 million contract for Lake County Public Works projects

The Lake County Board has approved a $12.6 million joint contract with Joseph J. Henderson & Son of Gurnee for improvement projects at the Public Works Water Reclamation Facility (WRF).

Lake County Sheriff providing police services to Long Grove for 3 more years

Lake County has renewed an intergovernmental agreement, enabling the Lake County Sheriff's Office to continue providing contractual police services for the next three years. The contract is valued at approximately $2.3 million.

Lake County Board distributes $755,000 in video gaming revenue

The Lake County Board has sanctioned the allocation of $755,000 in Video Gaming Revenue to support social programs and services that serve county residents.

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Lake County Gazette area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Lake County Gazette coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 43.1% more than teachers in Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120