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Lake County responsible for 4th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By Lake County Gazette | May 28, 2025

Lake County residents paid just over $81 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Gurnee responsible for 25th-highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2024

By Lake County Gazette | May 28, 2025

Gurnee residents paid just over $27.5 million in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lake County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 24

By Lake County Gazette | May 28, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Lake County in week ending May 24?

By Lake County Gazette | May 28, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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33.2% of Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Lake County Gazette | May 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 33.2% of the students in Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many companies in cities across Lake County received FDA citations in 2024?

By Lake County Gazette | May 28, 2025

There were seven companies in cities associated with Lake County that received FDA citations as a result of seven inspections conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Test expectations: How many Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | May 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 66.8% of Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Grass Lake seeks new board member for education role

By Lake County Gazette | May 28, 2025

Grass Lake School District 36 is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on its Board of Education.

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Grass Lake School partners with Stellar Athletics for summer camp program

By Lake County Gazette | May 28, 2025

After a comprehensive review of student data and costs, Grass Lake School has decided not to offer an academic summer school program this year.

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Backpack Program offers weekly food supplies for enrolled families

By Lake County Gazette | May 28, 2025

Each week during the school year, families participating in the Backpack Program will receive pre-bagged, shelf-stable, nutritious food items.

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Test expectations: How many Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | May 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 67.4% of Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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36.8% of Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Lake County Gazette | May 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 36.8% of the students in Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Grant Community High School names May Student of the Month

By Lake County Gazette | May 27, 2025

The Grant Community High School has announced its May Student of the Month, senior Colin Noordyke.

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District 109 mandates health forms for new and certain grade students

By Lake County Gazette | May 27, 2025

Students entering District 109, including all Early Learners, kindergarten, and sixth-grade students, are required to submit a health examination form before the school year begins.

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Deerfield Public School District announces updates for 2025-2026 academic year

By Lake County Gazette | May 27, 2025

As the 2024-2025 school year concludes, Deerfield Public School District 109 is preparing for the upcoming academic year by providing important information regarding fees and procedures.

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Grant partners with Verdant College Prep for ACT summer crash courses

By Lake County Gazette | May 27, 2025

Grant has announced a partnership with Verdant College Prep & Tutoring to offer ACT Summer Crash Courses.

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Early payment deadline for school fees offers savings

By Lake County Gazette | May 27, 2025

Families are encouraged to take advantage of the early payment deadline for the 2025-2026 fee payments, which offers a $25 savings if completed by July 1.

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Nearly 100 BHS seniors to earn college and career pathway endorsement

By Lake County Gazette | May 27, 2025

Nearly 100 seniors at Barrington High School (BHS) are set to receive a College and Career Pathway Endorsement on their diplomas.

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Lake County: Social Security made up 3.6% of total income in 2022

By Lake County Gazette | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 3.6% of income in Lake County, providing an average of $3,418 per capita to residents.

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Illinois communities face population decline amid high tax concerns

By Lake County Gazette | May 27, 2025

Illinois is experiencing a significant population decline, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau analyzed by the Illinois Policy Institute.