April, 2016 Stories | Lake County Gazette

Down-to-Earth Day: Highland Park wants to know how you celebrate planet

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 18, 2016

With a fleet of hybrid vehicles, LED lighting upgrades and a 20-year plan for sustainability, the City of Highland Park is poised to tout its ecological responsibility for the 46th annual Earth Day Friday.

Deerfield trustees to consider final 8 Parkway North development plan

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 18, 2016

The Deerfield Board of Trustees will examine and consider a Plan Commission report and recommendation on Quadrangle Development Co.'s final development plan for 8 Parkway North in the Parkway North Center at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. today at the Robert D. Franz Council Chambers at Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road.

Gurnee trustees to consider proposed bonus for village administrator

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 18, 2016

The Gurnee Village Board will consider a Walmart special-use permit extension request for a Sam's Club Fuel Station project 7 p.m. Monday at Village Hall, 325 N. O'Plaine Road.

69.5 percent of Kildeer Countryside Elementary School students pass PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 15, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Kildeer Countryside Elementary School scored a passing rate of 69.5 percent and a failure rate of 30.5 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

66.5 percent of Copeland Manor Elementary School Students pass PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 14, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Copeland Manor Elementary School scored a passing rate of 66.5 percent and a failure rate of 33.5 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

75.5 percent of Prairie Ridge High students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 14, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Prairie Ridge High School scored a passing rate of 24.5 percent and a failure rate of 75.5 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

Deerfield Plan Commission to consider sign, building, sidewalk requests

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 14, 2016

The Deerfield Plan Commission will hold a public meeting and workshop at 7:30 p.m. today at Deerfield Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road, to consider allowing a wall sign at 7 Parkway North in the Parkway North Center after a request was made by the center and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Madigan pulls State Rep. Sente from state schools committee vote on school truancy

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 14, 2016

State Rep. Carol Sente (D-Buffalo Grove) was one of seven Democrats who purposely skipped a State House committee vote Wednesday on a measure that will eliminate all penalties for parents who allow their children to repeatedly skip school.

Deerfield Appearance Review Commission continues Portillo's variance review

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 13, 2016

The Deerfield Appearance Review Commission further reviewed a variance request by Portillo’s on its south elevation wall sign at its meeting this week.

Lake Villa District Library Board welcomes new city administrator

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 13, 2016

The Lake Villa District Library Board of Trustees welcomed new Lake Villa Administrator Karl Warwick during its meeting this week.

Lake Forest Senior Resources Commission to discuss isolation among elderly

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 13, 2016

The Lake Forest Senior Resources Commission will discuss efforts to reach out to isolated seniors in the community at its next meeting 1 p.m. Thursday at Dickinson Hall, 100 E. Old Mill Road.

Lake County Zoning Board to consider variances for Antioch property

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 13, 2016

The Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider variance requests on the property at 42582 N. Addison Lane in Antioch at its next meeting 9 a.m. Thursday at the LC Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road in Libertyville.

Deerfield deadline Friday for financial-adviser contract proposals

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 13, 2016

Prospective financial advisers should submit their proposals for services and contract bids to the Village of Deerfield by Friday, as the village enters the next phase in its search for a new financial adviser.

62.5 percent of Mechanics Grove Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 13, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Mechanics Grove Elementary School scored a passing rate of 37.5 percent and a failure rate of 62.5 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

73.7 percent of Grove Avenue Elementary School students pass PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 13, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Grove Avenue Elementary School scored a passing rate of 73.7 percent and a failure rate of 26.3 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam

76.4 percent of Barbara B. Rose Elementary School students pass PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 12, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Barbara B. Rose Elementary School scored a passing rate of 76.4 percent and a failure rate of 23.6 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

52 percent of Seth Paine Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 12, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Seth Paine Elementary School scored a passing rate of 48.0 percent and a failure rate of 52.0 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.