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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending July 5?

By S. A. Matos | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Argo High School prepares for Class of 2029 with device distribution

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 11, 2025

Argo Community High School in District 217 is preparing to welcome the incoming Freshman Class of 2029 and new transfer students.

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Waukegan man arrested for alleged cocaine distribution by special investigations group

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 11, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Group (SIG), supported by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) – Chicago Field Division, and the Waukegan Police Department Community Crimes Division, has concluded...

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Addison man charged after fatal Wadsworth crash

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 11, 2025

An Addison man has been charged following a fatal traffic crash in Wadsworth over the weekend.

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Highwood prepares for annual festival with food and fun

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 11, 2025

The city of Highwood is preparing for a weekend filled with festivities as it hosts the annual Highwood Days and Taste of Highwood event.

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Zion man charged with possession of child pornography

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 11, 2025

Lake County Sheriff's Detectives have arrested a man from Zion for possessing child pornography.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Lake County in week ending July 5

By S. A. Matos | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 administrators rank 431st lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 11, 2025

Administrators in Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 earn an average of $109,389 per year, ranking 431st lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Lake County announces flood insurance premium discounts for unincorporated residents

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 11, 2025

Lake County has announced that property owners in unincorporated areas may qualify for flood insurance premium discounts averaging $273 annually.

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Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces SIG arrests Waukegan drug dealer

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 11, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Waukegan drug dealer following a joint investigation conducted by its Special Investigations Group (SIG), in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives...

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Analysis: Gavin School District 37 administrators rank 342nd highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 10, 2025

Administrators in Gavin School District 37 earn an average of $115,331 per year, ranking 342nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Lake County in week ending July 5

By S. A. Matos | Jul 10, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Facilities upgrade projects underway in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 10, 2025

During the summer, schools in the district are undergoing significant maintenance and improvements.

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Zion man accused of possessing child pornography

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 9, 2025

A Zion man is facing charges related to child pornography following an investigation by Lake County Sheriff's detectives.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Lake County in week ending July 5?

By S. A. Matos | Jul 9, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. McLaughlin: 'We need less spending, lower taxes, and we need more residents to stay in Illinois'

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 9, 2025

Martin McLaughlin, a House Representative from Illinois, has called for state leaders to lower taxes and spending to encourage residents to remain in the state.

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2024: Zion Elementary School District 6 administrators rank 331st highest in state for average salary

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 9, 2025

Administrators in Zion Elementary School District 6 earn an average of $115,866 per year, ranking 331st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Lake County in week ending July 5?

By S. A. Matos | Jul 9, 2025

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lake County Sheriff’s human trafficking operation nets 27 arrests

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 8, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff's Special Investigations Group has announced the arrest of 27 individuals following a two-day human trafficking suppression operation.

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Winthrop Harbor School District 1 administrators rank 327th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 8, 2025

Administrators in Winthrop Harbor School District 1 earn an average of $116,062 per year, ranking 327th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.