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Cuba Township announces compost giveback event for May 10

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 11, 2025

Cuba Township has announced a SWALCO donation of 20 cubic yards of compost to share with residents on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This initiative is part of the celebration for International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW).

Mundelein announces free summer concert series at Kracklauer Park

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 11, 2025

The Village of Mundelein has announced its free summer concert series, Concerts in the Park.

April highlights importance of safe digging practices

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 11, 2025

Before starting any outdoor digging project, it is essential to call 811 first.

Coram House' explores haunting mysteries in debut thriller

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 11, 2025

Rumors swirl around the abandoned orphanage, Coram House, perched on the shores of Lake Champlain in Vermont.

Coal City CUSD 1 seeks proposals for school childcare providers

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 11, 2025

Coal City CUSD 1 (District) has announced that it is seeking proposals from providers of before and after school care for the academic years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28.

Beulah Park celebrates Week of the Young Child with special musical guest

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 11, 2025

Beulah Park kicked off the Week of the Young Child with a special Music Monday visit from Grammy-nominated children’s entertainer and teaching artist Nanny Nikki.

Wilmot Road pathway construction approved by Bannockburn Village Board

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 11, 2025

On March 10, 2025, the Village of Bannockburn Village Board approved a bid to construct a new pedestrian pathway along Wilmot Road from Telegraph Road to North Avenue.

Democrats ignore Illinois' corruption crisis

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 11, 2025

Ethics issues continue to make headlines in Illinois, yet Democrats still act like the state does not have a problem with government corruption.

Winfield School District highlights student achievements and upcoming events

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 11, 2025

**Article: Weekly Update from Winfield School District Highlights Academic and Community Achievements** Date: Apr 11, 2025 Winfield School District reported a focused and productive week across all grade levels.

1,886 lawyers in good standing in cities within Lake County as of Q1

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 10, 2025

Cities within Lake County recorded 1,886 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

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.