Lake County Gazette

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, students at Barrington Middle School Station scored a passage rate of 59 percent and a failure rate of 41 percent.

23.1% of Crystal Lake Central High School students pass state test

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, students at Crystal Lake Central High School scored a passage rate of 23.1 percent and a failure rate of 76.9 percent.

62.8 percent of Highland Middle School students pass PARCC exam

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Highland Middle School scored a passing rate of 62.8 percent and a failure rate of 37.2 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.

53.4 percent of Briargate Elementary School students pass PARCC exam

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Briargate Elementary School scored a passing rate of 53.4 percent and a failure rate of 46.6 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.

Lake Bluff assigns 2016 road resurfacing to Baker and Son

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 30, 2016

Peter Baker and Son Co., an asphalt paving business with more than a century of roadwork in Illinois to its credit, has been named the contractor for Lake Bluff’s 2016 road resurfacing program.

Drive-through, documents dominate Lake Bluff’s board session

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 30, 2016

Lake Bluff’s board of trustees gathered 7 p.m. Monday at Village Hall to make decisions on municipal code and permitting issues for the community.

60.8% of Spencer Loomis Elementary School students pass state test

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 30, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, students at Spencer Loomis Elementary School scored a passage rate of 60.8 percent and a failure rate of 39.2 percent.

61.6% of Adler Park School students pass state test

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 30, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, students at Adler Park School scored a passage rate of 61.6 percent and a failure rate of 38.4 percent.

Lake Bluff committee to addresses sustainability issues tonight

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 30, 2016

Lake Bluff, Illinois’ ad hoc committee for sustainability and community enhancement plans to meet tonight at 7 to address continued goals, priorities and mission activities for a local organization.

Highland Park announces pre-bid meeting for Port Clinton paver drainage

All prospective bidders for Highland Park’s 2016 Port Clinton paver drainage program are advised of a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for 1 p.m. April 7 at Port Clinton Plaza.

Highland Park humanitarian, character award winners to be honored April 20

Highland Park’s 2016 Humanitarian Award winner Alicia de la Cruz and three dozen “Character Counts” local award recipients will be honored by the Human Relations Commission at an April 20 ceremony.

73.5% of Woodlawn Middle School students pass state test

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 29, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, students at Woodlawn Middle School scored a passage rate of 73.5 percent and a failure rate of 26.5 percent.

65.1% of Rockland Elementary School students pass state test

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 29, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, students at Rockland Elementary School scored a passage rate of 65.1 percent and a failure rate of 34.9 percent.

Village of Lake Villa considers bids for mansion purchase March 23

Focused first and foremost on the fate of a local mansion, Lake Villa officials gathered 7 p.m. Tuesday to conduct their regular meeting at Village Hall.

Deerfield board to honor public safety, proceed with projects April 4

Mayor Harriet Rosenthal will proclaim April 10 to April 16 Telecommunicators’ Week and the village board will advance plans for engineering contracts at Deerfield’s board meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday at Village Hall.

Highland Park offers combined collection service

Effective April 1, residents of Highland Park have the opportunity to co-mingle food scraps and yard waste for collection until Dec. 15.

Highland Park solicits hydrant bids until April 7

Sealed bids for Highland Park’s annual fire hydrant flushing program will be accepted at the Public Works Department until 11 a.m. April 7, when all bids will be opened, read aloud and publicly posted.

Highland Park invites Sumac storm sewer bids through April 7

Highland Park is soliciting proposals for its Sumac storm sewer project until 11 a.m. April 7 for a non-refundable fee of $25 per bid.

Centenarian, civil ceremonies top Lake Zurich board’s agenda

Lake Zurich’s village board meeting 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 21 focused on a rare triple-digit birthday and the swearing in of fire personnel.

Round Lake Beach board, mayor to make April Child Abuse Prevention Month