April, 2016 Stories | Lake County Gazette

Chicago schools spend 34 percent more than Washington Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 30, 2016

Operational spending at Washington Elementary School in Lake County is 34 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 6 percent more than Kildeer Countryside Elementary

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 30, 2016

Operational spending at Kildeer Countryside Elementary School in Lake County is 6 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 19 percent more than May Whitney Elementary

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 30, 2016

Operational spending at May Whitney Elementary School in Lake County is 19 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Proposal for per-mile tax on Illinois drivers creates challenges

By Vimbai Chikomo | Apr 29, 2016

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton’s proposal to tax Illinois drivers based on road usage may generate more revenue to maintain the state’s roads, but such a complex task may prove immensely difficult to implement and sustain.

Lake County Health Services Committee considers accepting state grants

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 29, 2016

The Lake County Health and Community Services Committee was expected to consider whether to accept Illinois Department of Human Services grants at its meeting this week.

Chicago schools spend 19 percent more than Lake Zurich High School

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 29, 2016

Operational spending at Lake Zurich High School in Lake County is 19 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 3 percent more than Cary-Grove Community High School

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 29, 2016

Operational spending at Cary-Grove Community High School in McHenry County is 3 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 22 percent more than Adler Park School

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 29, 2016

Operational spending at Adler Park School in Lake County is 22 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Lake County committee does strategic planning for CDBG application

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 29, 2016

At this week's meeting, Lake County's Housing and Community Development Commission's Advisory and Recommendation Committee was expected to discuss strategic planning for the 2017 CDBG Public Services application round.

Deerfield Sustainability Commission examines reusable water bottles

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 28, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Deerfield Sustainability Commission heard presentations on reusable water bottles and a ComEd Energy Assessment as part of the Energy Assessment Program.

Lake Bluff Finance Committee considers waiving building fees for nonprofits

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 28, 2016

The Lake Bluff Finance Committee considered a proposal to waive building fees for certain governmental and nonprofit groups at a meeting this week.

Chicago schools spend 6 percent more than Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2016

Operational spending at Prairie Elementary School in Lake County is 6 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 19 percent more than Lake Zurich CUSD 95

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2016

Operational spending at Sarah Adams Elementary School in Lake County is 19 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 22 percent more than Libertyville SD 70

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2016

Operational spending at Highland Middle School in Lake County is 22 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 3 percent more than CHSD 155

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2016

Operational spending at Crystal Lake Central High School in McHenry County is 3 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Lake County Public Works Committee considers several road-work contracts

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 27, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee was expected to consider a joint resolution to approve a contract with Peter Baker & Son Co. to provide road-upgrade services, including surface removal, patching, and curb and gutter replacement.

Lake County to consider accepting Tobacco Enforcement Program grant

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 27, 2016

The Lake County Financial and Administrative Committee will discuss a joint resolution to accept a Tobacco Enforcement Program grant from the state Illinois Liquor Control Commission at its next meeting 1 p.m. today at the Lake County Courthouse and Administrative Complex, 18 N. County St. in the 10th floor Assembly Room.

Libertyville Bicycle Advisory Commission discusses Community Bike Ride

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 26, 2016

The Libertyville Bicycle Advisory Commission discussed the upcoming Community Bike Ride at a recent meeting.

Lake Bluff Sustainability Committee will hear county presentation

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 26, 2016

The Lake Bluff Sustainability and Community Enhancement Ad Hoc Committee in Village of Lake Bluff will hear a presentation from Sandra Hart, a Lake County Village Board member, on environmental sustainability initiatives 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Village Hall Board Room, 40 E. Center Ave.