Lake County Gazette

The Village of Lake Barrington has announced that the annual Barn Stomp & Brews event will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Freier Farm, located at 23585 N Kelsey Road in Lake Barrington.

Villa Park District 45 welcomes students back for start of new school year

Students and families gathered at schools across District 45 on August 13 to begin the 2025-26 academic year.

United Township High School District shares daily updates on events and student opportunities

United Township High School District 30 has released its daily announcements for August 25, 2025.

Winfield Board reviews budget plans as PTO launches annual supply drive

The Winfield 34 Board of Education met on August 21 for its regular monthly session.

Gurnee sets Halloween trick-or-treat hours with safety reminders

The Village of Gurnee has announced that trick-or-treating will take place on Sunday, October 26th, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This annual event encourages families in the community to celebrate Halloween while keeping safety in mind.

Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 begins national search for new superintendent

Community Consolidated School District 181 has started a nationwide search for its next Superintendent of Schools.

Village Hall to close August 26 for emergency repairs; commission meeting to proceed

Due to an emergency repair by ComEd, Village Hall will be closed on Tuesday, August 26.

Lake Forest School District 67 announces new 4th-grade teacher at Cherokee Elementary

Lake Forest School District 67 has announced the appointment of Anna Katherine Adams as a new 4th-grade teacher at Cherokee Elementary School.

Lake Forest Schools announces LFHS Parent Open House

Lake Forest Schools have announced that on Thursday, September 11, 2025, they will hold the annual Lake Forest High School Parent Open House.

Lake Forest Schools announces new ID and lanyard policy for LFHS

Lake Forest Schools have announced that starting this fall, Lake Forest High School will require all students and staff to wear a visible, school-issued ID and lanyard during the school day and while using school transportation.

Lake County Stormwater Management Commission announces the 2025 Winter Best Practices Workshops

The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission has announced that registration is now open for the 2025 Winter Best Practices Workshops, which are scheduled to occur from September through November.

Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces investigation of Ingleside car-pedestrian crash

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced an investigation into a car versus pedestrian crash that occurred in Ingleside on the afternoon of August 13, 2025.

Village of Hainesville plans annual Civil War reenactment weekend

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 27, 2025

Residents and visitors in Hainesville, Illinois will have the chance to attend the annual Civil War Encampment & Battle this October.

Coal City High School hosts first College Admissions Night for students and families

Coal City High School will hold its first College Admissions Night on Wednesday, August 27 at 7 p.m. The event will take place in the Coal City Performing Arts Center and is open to all students and families interested in pursuing college after...

Coal City High School Transitions Program partners with Beans-and-Bites on new cafe project

Coal City High School’s Transitions Program recently hosted Kris Sayers, founder of Beans-and-Bites, for a presentation on the progress of a new community project.

Freshman English classes begin year with library orientation at Coal City High School

This week, freshman English students at Coal City High School participated in an orientation at the Learning Resource Center (LRC).

Speaker Terrance Talley delivers motivational talk at Coal City schools

Terrance Talley, a speaker and author known for his outreach to students, visited Coal City High School on Thursday morning.

West Wildcats participate in PBIS assembly to learn rules and foster community

West Elementary School students, known as the Wildcats, participated in a PBIS assembly on Thursday.

Collinsville High hosts early morning pep rally broadcast live on KMOV

Collinsville High School hosted a live pep rally on Friday, August 22, as KMOV-St. Louis broadcast from the Vergil Fletcher Gym early in the morning.

Zion Central Middle hosts open house for new school year