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Pedestrian injured in vehicle collision in unincorporated Round Lake

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 7, 2025

A pedestrian was injured in a vehicle collision in unincorporated Round Lake, according to Lake County Sheriff's investigators.

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Report of shots fired in Gurnee leads to drug seizure, arrest

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 7, 2025

A report of shots fired led to an arrest, drug seizure, and charges against a suspect in unincorporated Gurnee early on July 5.

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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Round Lake on July 4

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 7, 2025

Lake County Sheriff's crash investigators are examining an incident where a vehicle struck a pedestrian, resulting in a 67-year-old Round Lake man being hospitalized on the night of July 4.

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2024: Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 administrators rank 311th highest in state for average salary

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 6, 2025

Administrators in Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 earn an average of $117,489 per year, ranking 311th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Did Bannockburn School District 106 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 20% of Bannockburn School District 106 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Lake County Sheriff's Marine Unit joins national anti-BUI campaign this July 4th weekend

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 6, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit will participate in Operation Dry Water, a national campaign aimed at raising awareness and enforcing laws against boating under the influence (BUI).

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Deerfield Park District audit report available for public inspection

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 6, 2025

The Deerfield Park District in Illinois has completed its annual audit for the fiscal year from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.

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School extends early payment deadline due to system outage

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 6, 2025

Due to a system-wide outage of Family Access and the upcoming holiday weekend, the early payment deadline for school fees has been extended.

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K9 Drako aids police in two successful overnight operations

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 6, 2025

K9 Drako was involved in two overnight operations, demonstrating his effectiveness as part of the team.

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Test expectations: How many Oak Grove School District 68 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 24.1% of Oak Grove School District 68 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 administrators rank 296th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 5, 2025

Administrators in Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 earn an average of $118,278 per year, ranking 296th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Zanesville students engage in summer STEAM projects

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 5, 2025

ZESD 6 third through eighth graders participated in hands-on STEAM projects this summer, aiming to spark creativity and curiosity.

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Analysis: Prairie Crossing Charter School administrators rank 280th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 4, 2025

Administrators in Prairie Crossing Charter School earn an average of $119,279 per year, ranking 280th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Libertyville School District 70 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 25.6% of Libertyville School District 70 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Celebrating Independence Day

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 4, 2025

Celebrating Independence Day On July 4, 1776, the forefathers of the United States declared independence, establishing a new nation.

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: 'Illinois can’t afford another four years of decline'

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 3, 2025

Jay Swidler, Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans, has expressed concerns over Governor JB Pritzker's bid for a third term.

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling 'is a critical win for parents who have watched schools trample their rights'

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 3, 2025

Jay Swidler, Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans, said that the Supreme Court's ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor supports parental rights and shields children from classroom content that may conflict with their religious beliefs.

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In 2023-24 school year, 26.7% of Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 26.7% of Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Oak Creek Drive fire displaces Buffalo Groves residents

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 3, 2025

The Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 9 Oak Creek Drive on July 2 at 5:50 p.m., resulting in one unit becoming uninhabitable in the 18-unit building.

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Lake County reports first West Nile virus detection of 2025

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 3, 2025

Lake County has reported the first confirmed presence of West Nile virus in 2025.