Lake County Gazette

Mundelein preschool program grabs gold award from state

By Russell Boniface | Oct 2, 2017

The Lincoln Early Learning Center’s pre-K Jump Start program in Mundelein School District 75 has earned a Gold Circle of Quality designation for the first time, according to the village website.

Former Wauconda Mayor Frank Bart seeks House seat

By Russell Boniface | Aug 23, 2017

Citing a need for state reform and an end to rising taxes, former Wauconda Mayor Frank Bart will seek the House seat being vacated by Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake), according to a press release.

Round Lake: Lots to offer, much to consolidate

By Russell Boniface | Jul 27, 2017

The growth, politics and economic struggles of Round Lake, a suburb of Chicago, are the subject of a new video in the Illinois Policy Institute’s Forgotten Illinois series, which provides a voice to small-town Illinoisans.

College of Lake County men’s basketball team eyes first place again this year

By Russell Boniface | Oct 14, 2016

The College of Lake County men’s basketball team will begin its 2016-17 season on Nov. 1 at home against Bryant & Stratton College.

Buffalo Grove native a standout on national youth team

By Russell Boniface | Aug 15, 2016

Kalyssa "Kiki" Van Zanten of Buffalo Grove is one of the top youth soccer players in the Midwest and is currently competing as a member of the Under-15 Girls’ National Team at the 2016 CONCACAF Under-15 Girls Championship in Orlando, Florida.