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News from March 2016

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17.4% of Sunny Hill Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, students at Sunny Hill Elementary School scored a passage rate of 17.4 percent and a failure rate of 82.6 percent. 

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McConchie claims GOP bid for state Senate District 26 seat

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Mar 17, 2016

Dan McConchie has won the Republican nomination to replace Dan Duffy in Illinois Senate District 26. "I am honored to have earned the trust of the Republican primary voters of the 26th District," McConchie said.

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Coroner Rudd named Lake County’s executive of year

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 17, 2016

Lake County Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd recently received Illinois’ 2015 Law Enforcement Executive of the Year Award, an honor issued annually to professionals demonstrating innovation, progressiveness and independence in Waukegan.

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66.5% of Copeland Manor Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 17, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, Copeland Manor Elementary School students scored a passage rate of 66.5 percent and a failure rate of 33.5 percent. 

62.4% of Butterfield students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 17, 2016

On the 2014/2015 PARCC exam, students at Butterfield School scored a passage rate of 62.4 percent and a failure rate of 37.6 percent. 

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Leaders pass Highwood, Highland Park fire and EMS services referendum

By Amanda Rupp | Mar 17, 2016

Leaders at the city councils of Highwood and Highland Park -- in addition to voters -- passed the proposed Highwood and Highland Park fire and ambulance service partnership referendum.

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Highland Park BEDC to consider streetscapes, student program

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 17, 2016

Highland Park’s Business and Economic Development Commission will hold a special meeting at 7:45 a.m. Friday to discuss a student career program as well as business district matters.

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Lake County Health Department earns national accreditation

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 17, 2016

Lake County’s Health Department and Community Health Center (LCHD/CHC) recently received national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), which protects public health at every level of government nationwide.

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Public gains access to online permit sites in Highland Park

By Amanda Rupp | Mar 17, 2016

Highland Park leaders recently chose to give the general public access to the online permit sites for the city, offering businesses as well as residents further information that is now easily accessible.

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Deerfield Sustainability Commission to focus on recycling innovations

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 17, 2016

Deerfield citizens are advised that the Sustainability Commission is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Village Hall to review two important infrastructure assessment programs and local special events.

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Solid Waste Agency of Lake County announces chemical waste collection event in Grayslake

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 16, 2016

Grayslake residents have an opportunity to dispose of household chemical wastes at a collection event on Saturday, April 30.

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Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center receives national accreditation

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 16, 2016

The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) recently awarded national accreditation to the Lake County Health Department.

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McConchie race too close to call

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 16, 2016

The primary race for the Republican nomination for the Illinois State Senate seat in District 26 is still a close race, with Dan McConchie retaining a slight lead with mail-in and late provisional ballots still to count

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McConchie posts late Senate campaign message

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 14, 2016

Illinois Senate GOP candidate Dan McConchie has razor-sharp focus on what he hopes to accomplish in Springfield, if elected.

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Wheeler announces Governor’s affordable housing conference March 29-30

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 14, 2016

State Rep. Barbara Wheeler recently sent out notices entitled “2016 Governor’s Conference on Affordable Housing” to all residents.

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Highland Park’s dual districts agree on beach boating procedures

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 14, 2016

Highland Park’s City and Park Districts recently partnered to grant continued permission for powerboat access at Park Avenue Beach, with recreational water activities also continuing outside a Water Treatment Plant security perimeter.

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Lake County State's Attorney wins award to host victims’ rights event

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 14, 2016

Lake County State Attorney Michael Nerheim’s office will present “Beat the Blame Game” to change the culture of blaming victims 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 14 at the College of Lake County in Grayslake.

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Lake County releases Illinois primary voting information

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 14, 2016

Registered voters, including those who qualify for a grace period after having completed their early registration, in Lake County may vote at polling places statewide in the March 15 general primary election.

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Zion City Council endorses amendments, updates calendar

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 13, 2016

Zion City Council’s agenda meeting 7 p.m. March 1 at City Hall covered grant permits, variances and amendments to municipal code.

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Libertyville Streets Committee focuses on infrastructure

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 13, 2016

Libertyville’s Streets Committee, under the auspices of its board of trustees, met at 7 p.m. Feb. 23 at Village Hall, 118 W Cook Ave., to address the community’s infrastructure needs.