Lake County
Recent News About Lake County
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Report: Mundelein District 75 gets $400.36 per student in federal aid
Mundelein Elementary School District 75 received $400.36 per student from the federal government in 2015, or approximately $672,204.44, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said.
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McConchie: SIU study suggests Illinoisans tired of Madigan 'stranglehold' on power
A recent study revealed that Illinois’ financial crisis arises from “congenital failure” of leadership coupled with voters’ failure to grasp the enormity of the state’s money problems and their demands for accountability from legislators.
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Lake County Housing Commission holds hearing on 2015 CAPER report
At a meeting this week, the Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission held a public hearing on the 2015 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).
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Report: CHSD 128 gets $106.27 per student in federal aid
Community High School District (CHSD) 128 received $106.27 per student from the federal government in 2015, or approximately $353,364.37, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said.
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Lake Forest City Council OKs mayoral appointments
At a recent meeting, the Lake Forest City Council approved mayoral appointments and reappointments to various city positions.
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Lake County Board considers plan to extend solid-waste program with state
At a meeting this week, the Lake County Board considered a joint resolution to extend the existing Delegation Agreement between the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and Lake County for a solid-waste management site inspection and enforcement program.
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Round Lake Village Board OKs bulk rock-salt bid in county deal
At a recent meeting, the Round Lake Village Board approved a resolution to accept the bulk rock-salt bid for winter 2016-2017 that Lake County received from Morton Salt, at $60.22 per ton for 1,200 tons.
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Lake Villa District Library Board discusses TIF's financial impact
At a recent meeting, the Lake Villa District Library Board discussed the potential financial impact from tax-increment financing on the library as new residents are added to the district.
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Gurnee trustees OK amendment to tax-sharing pact with county tourism agency
At a recent meeting, the Gurnee Village Board approved an amendment to the Tax Sharing Agreement between Gurnee and the Lake County Illinois Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Gurnee trustees expected to OK Great America fireworks permit
At a recent meeting, the Gurnee Village Board was expected to approve the fireworks permit for Six Flags Great America for July 2-4.
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Lake County considers renewal of solid-waste services pact with state
At a recent meeting, the Lake County Health and Community Services Committee considered a measure to seek an extension of an agreement between the county and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for solid-waste management, site inspection and enforcement services.
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Report: Libertyville District 70 gets $176.74 per student in federal aid
Libertyville School District 70 received $176.74 per student from the federal government in 2015, or approximately $436,736.89, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said.
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Kildeer Countryside Central CSD 96 gets $198.46 per student in federal aid
Kildeer Countryside Central Consolidated School District (CSD) 96 received $198.46 per student from the federal government in 2015, or approximately $623,176.96, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said.
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State Senate candidate says work ethic to solve budget impasse sorely lacking
November looms large, and state Senate candidate Mike Amrozowicz is gearing up for the busy season to come, having recently held a fundraiser that he said had a good turnout.
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District 59 candidate aims to make state a more business-friendly climate
District 59 state House candidate Dawn Abernathy has looked at the unemployment numbers for Illinois and, when comparing them with other states' numbers and to the nation's overall, she is disappointed and concerned at what she's seeing.
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Report: District 95 gets $221.23 per student in federal aid
Lake Zurich Community Unified School District 95 received $221.23 per student from the federal government in 2015, or approximately $1,269,463.64, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said.
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Drobinski calls on lawmakers to fix ‘serious’ problems in Illinois
Republican candidate Rod Drobinski, running for House District 62 from Lake County, responded today to the news that Illinois’ credit rating has just plummeted by calling it just another strike against House Speaker Mike Madigan.
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Lake County considers aiding Bull Creek Restoration Project
At a meeting this week, the Lake County Planning, Building and Zoning Committee considered a resolution to allocate $421,618 for the Bull Creek Restoration Project in Beach Park.
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Lake County considers pact with Round Lake on anti-gang efforts
At a meeting this week, the Lake County Law and Judicial Committee considered a resolution to establish an operational agreement between the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and Round Lake Park Police related to the Lake County Gang Task Force.
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Lake County Committee of Whole gets Strategic Plan update
At a meeting today, the Lake County Committee of the Whole received an update on the Lake County Strategic Plan.