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Lake County Gazette

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News from June 2016

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State Senate candidate says work ethic to solve budget impasse sorely lacking

By Hoang Tran | Jun 13, 2016

November looms large, and state Senate candidate Mike Amrozowicz is gearing up for the busy season to come, having recently held a fundraiser that he said had a good turnout.

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District 59 candidate aims to make state a more business-friendly climate

By Hoang Tran | Jun 13, 2016

District 59 state House candidate Dawn Abernathy has looked at the unemployment numbers for Illinois and, when comparing them with other states' numbers and to the nation's overall, she is disappointed and concerned at what she's seeing.

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McConchie isn't surprised by Moody's downgrade

By Matt Smith | Jun 10, 2016

Illinois, which has operated without a budget for almost a year, now has the lowest credit score in the U.S. and state Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Dist. 26) isn't surprised. 

Medium hs test 10

Report: District 95 gets $221.23 per student in federal aid

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2016

Lake Zurich Community Unified School District 95 received $221.23 per student from the federal government in 2015, or approximately $1,269,463.64, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said.

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81 percent of Cary-Grove Community High's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 81.0 percent of Cary-Grove Community High School's (CGCHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

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Drobinski calls on lawmakers to fix ‘serious’ problems in Illinois

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 10, 2016

Republican candidate Rod Drobinski, running for House District 62 from Lake County, responded today to the news that Illinois’ credit rating has just plummeted by calling it just another strike against House Speaker Mike Madigan.

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Lake County considers aiding Bull Creek Restoration Project

By Louie Torres | Jun 10, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Lake County Planning, Building and Zoning Committee considered a resolution to allocate $421,618 for the Bull Creek Restoration Project in Beach Park.

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Lake County considers pact with Round Lake on anti-gang efforts

By Louie Torres | Jun 10, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Lake County Law and Judicial Committee considered a resolution to establish an operational agreement between the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) and Round Lake Park Police related to the Lake County Gang Task Force.

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Lake County Committee of Whole gets Strategic Plan update

By Louie Torres | Jun 10, 2016

At a meeting today, the Lake County Committee of the Whole received an update on the Lake County Strategic Plan.

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Round Lake Beach committee discusses tree-planting, pavement projects

By Louie Torres | Jun 9, 2016

At a meeting this week, Round Lakes Beach's Public Works Standing Committee discussed the Parkway Tree Planting Program and the Orchard Lane pavement project.

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Lake County Zoning Board to hear variance requests on construction project

By Louie Torres | Jun 9, 2016

At a meeting today, the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals heard a request for several variances tied to a planned construction project at 26050 West Riverview Place in Antioch.

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82 percent of Crystal Lake South High's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 9, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 82.0 percent of Crystal Lake South High School's (CLSHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

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87 percent of Lake Zurich High's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 9, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 87.0 percent of Lake Zurich High School's (LZHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

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Lake County committee considers plan to replace collapsed culvert/bridge

By Louie Torres | Jun 8, 2016

At a meeting today, the Public Works and Transportation Committee considered a joint resolution to approve emergency procurement contracts with Alfred Benesch & Company and Berger Excavating Contractors to replace the collapsed culvert/bridge under Diamond Lake Road, between Gilmer Road and Illinois Route 60 at Indian Creek.

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Lake County Revenue Committee considers expanding Board of Review

By Louie Torres | Jun 8, 2016

At a meeting today, the Lake County Revenue, Records and Legislation Committee considered a resolution to expand the Board of Review in response to heavy home-valuation appeal volume.

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93 percent of Libertyville High's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 93.0 percent of Libertyville High School's (LHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

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84 percent of Prairie Ridge High School's Class of 2015 enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 84.0 percent of Prairie Ridge High School's (PRHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

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Wauconda mayor discusses village’s $1 million budget cut and how Illinois can live within its means

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 8, 2016

The village of Wauconda has achieved the kind of fiscal success many wish Illinois as a whole could master. 

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Drobinski calls on opponent to stand up to House Speaker

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 7, 2016

Rod Drobinski, Republican House candidate for District 62, called on his opponent, state Rep. Sam Yingling, to stand up to Rep. Mike Madigan (D-District 22) and get back to work after the House Speaker canceled a legislative session scheduled for Wednesday. 

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Salzberg says it's time for a change in Springfield

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 7, 2016

Benjamin Salzberg of Northbrook, the Republican candidate for state Senate in District 29, said the Illinois legislature's inability to pass a balanced budget before its spring session ended last week is just one more reason why it's time for a change in Springfield.