Lake County Gazette

In 2024, 87.5% of H-1B petitions filed by Construction 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.

Prairie State sales taxes: Vernon Hills residents paid 40th-largest sum per municipality in 2024

Vernon Hills residents paid just over $22.1 million in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

Road closures on Slocum Lake Road begin July 2 for infrastructure project

Starting Wednesday, July 2, there will be daily road closures on Slocum Lake Road from Brown Street to Osage Street.

CUSD10 announces online student registration opening for July

The annual CUSD10 Online Student Registration window for the 2025-2026 school year will open at 6:00 PM on July 7, 2025.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Lake County in week ending June 21

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Lake County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 administrators rank 232nd highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 earn an average of $123,533 per year, ranking 232nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Prairie State sales taxes: Waukegan residents paid 24th-largest sum per municipality in 2024

Waukegan residents paid just over $27.9 million in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

Bannockburn School District 106: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 34% of Bannockburn School District 106 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

BHS student wins Congressional Art Award; artwork to be displayed at U.S. Capitol

Kalyani Manjunadh, a student at BHS, has been honored with the 2025 Congressional Art Award for Illinois' 5th District.

Highwood officials visit Pievepelago to strengthen cultural ties

A delegation from Highwood recently visited Pievepelago, Italy, where they were greeted by local officials including Mayor Corrado Ferroni, Deputy Mayor Davide Fiorenza, and Cultural Director Livio Migliori.

StretchLab returns to Sachs Recreation Center with personalized stretching sessions

StretchLab is set to return to Sachs Recreation Center this July, continuing its collaboration with the Highland Park location.

Beach Park crash under investigation after multiple vehicles involved

Lake County Sheriff's investigators are examining a serious traffic accident that took place in Beach Park on Thursday evening.

Waukegan Park District prepares for Independence Parade with Special Recreation Services as Grand Marshal

The Waukegan Park District is preparing for the 2025 American Independence Parade, scheduled for Sunday, June 29.

Man arrested after knife threats in Wadsworth

A man previously charged in a 2017 stabbing incident was arrested after allegedly threatening people with a knife at his residence.

District approves consolidation of dual language program closes elementary school

On June 26, the North Shore School District 112 Board of Education approved the consolidation of the K-5 dual language program at Oak Terrace Elementary School and the closure of Red Oak Elementary.

GCSD9 launches updated bus tracking app in collaboration with First Student Inc

Granite City Community School District #9 (GCSD9), in collaboration with its transportation partner First Student Inc., is launching FirstView 1.0, an updated real-time GPS vehicle tracking and student transportation monitoring platform.

Kenyan student explores U.S. culture through Richter Scholar Program

Tracy Wamarema '28, an international first-year student from Kenya, participated in the Richter Scholar Program and experienced a series of "firsts": her first summer in America, her initial interaction with Hindu culture, and her inaugural...

Dr. Bhavna Sharma-Lewis honored with dedicated center in District 76

The Diamond Lake School District 76 Board of Education has announced the dedication of the Dr. Bhavna Sharma-Lewis Sparkle Center.

Round Lake hosts fourth annual car show this July

Round Lake is set to host its 4th Annual Car Show on Thursday, July 24.

Granite City announces Sports Hall of Fame Class for 2025