Lake County Gazette

The Lake Forest Community High School District #115 has announced that registration for the second-semester senior parking lottery for the 2025-2026 academic year will be open from Monday, November 10, through Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Bookmarks highlights children’s book picks from local education leader

For this edition of Bookmarks, Mat Aubuchon, Executive Director of Learning Services for WPS, shared his book recommendations for young readers.

Westminster Public Schools announces $40 million PK-8 STEM campus opening in 2028

Westminster Public Schools (WPS) has announced plans for a new PK–8 campus, which will open in the fall of 2028.

Granite City CUSD9 highlights Cindy Cochran for positive impact at Prather Elementary

Every week during the 2025-26 school year, Granite City Community Unit School District 9 is highlighting staff members who have made a significant impact on students' experiences.

Lake Forest College’s Lois Baer Barr publishes poetry honoring Lorca and Holocaust remembrance

Lois Baer Barr, Associate Professor of Spanish Emerita at Lake Forest College, recently saw her Spanish-language poem “Ay, Federico, te mereces más” (“Oh, Federico, you deserve more”) published in the Mexican webzine Paratextos/Poesía.

UTHS Panthers Holiday Craft & Vendor Show set for December at high school

The United Township High School District 30 will host the UTHS Panthers Holiday Craft & Vendor Show on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

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Who from Lake County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Sunday, Nov. 16?

By I. E. Hall | Nov 13, 2025

These former Lake County area high school athletes will take part in events on Sunday, Nov. 16.

Woodland District schedules annual Stuff the Bus food drive for December

Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 is organizing its annual holiday food drive, encouraging community members to participate in the "Stuff the Bus" event on December 3, 2025.

Richmond-Burton students use 3D printing skills to assist local police department

Richmond-Burton Community High School District 157 students from the Rocket Forge 3D Club recently worked with the Richmond Police Department on a practical project.

St. Elmo Elementary to host family movie night featuring “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

St. Elmo Elementary School will host a Family Movie Night on Friday, November 21.

Lake County (Lake Forest - Lake Bluff- Knollwood) Events 11.24 to 12.07

Lake County (Lake Forest - Lake Bluff- Knollwood) Events 11.24 to 12.07

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

By R. J. Patterson | Nov 11, 2025

Lake County residents paid approximately $8.6 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in September.

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Who among former Lake County area high school athletes will be active on Friday, Nov. 14?

By I. E. Hall | Nov 11, 2025

On Friday, Nov. 14, these former Lake County area high school stars will be competing.

Webster Elementary’s Susanna Benson receives Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award

Webster Elementary School teacher Susanna Benson has been named a recipient of the 2025 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award.

FOIA request sent to City of North Chicago regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025

FOIA Request to City of North Chicago regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

FOIA request sent to City of Zion regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Zion regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

FOIA request sent to City of Highwood regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Highwood regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Park City regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Park City regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Lake County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025