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News from March 2016

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Lake Villa leaders hear civic updates

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 25, 2016

Convening for their regular monthly meeting, the officials of Lake Villa gathered at 8 p.m. Wednesday to conduct routine business and plot progress on pending public matters.

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Round Lake Heights reviews house renovation, upcoming event

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 25, 2016

To review renovation updates pertaining to village facilities, the Round Lake Heights board convened at 7 p.m. March 1 with Mayor Terry Lumpkins.

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Lake Villa plans daytime hydrant flushing hours starting April 11

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 25, 2016

The village of Lake Villa recently advised residents that this spring's hydrant-flushing schedule will occur during the daytime rather than nighttime.

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38.1% of Barrington High School students pass state test

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 24, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, students at Barrington High School scored a passage rate of 38.1 percent and a failure rate of 61.9 percent. 

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46.4% of Willow Grove Kindergarten Center students pass state test

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 24, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, students at Willow Grove Kindergarten Center scored a passage rate of 46.4 percent and a failure rate of 53.6 percent. 

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Unions choosing "intimidation tactics" over debate in right-to-work battle with Lincolnshire small business owners, expert says

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 24, 2016

Labor leaders in Lake and McHenry counties said Monday a boycott of some Lincolnshire businesses is in order due to a perceived anti-union Village Board vote last year. In response to the Lincolnshire Village Board’s right-to-work ordinance passed in December, Northeastern Illinois Federation of Labor officials said they were endorsing a boycott of all nonunion businesses in Lincolnshire.

70.8% of Prairie Elementary School students pass state test

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, students at Prairie Elementary School scored a passage rate of 70.8 percent and a failure rate of 29.2 percent. 

52.6% of Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus students pass state test

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, students at Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus scored a passage rate of 52.6 percent and a failure rate of 47.4 percent. 

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Gurnee board declares April Fair Housing, Alcohol Awareness Month

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 23, 2016

To approve ordinances, agreements and amendments, the Gurnee village board met at 7 p.m. Monday at Village Hall.

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Round Lake COW considers water code changes, road maintenance

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 23, 2016

From fire hydrants to finance, Round Lake’s Committee of the Whole covered pending contracts, community development and capital improvements Monday, convening at Village Hall.

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Highland Park High School advisory group reviews traffic, safety issues

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 23, 2016

Highland Park High School’s advisory group gathered at 7 p.m. March 16 at School District 113’s offices at 1040 Park Ave. West to consider traffic patterns and safety.

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Lake Forest ZBA to review permits, variances

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 23, 2016

Lake Forest’s Zoning Board of Appeals will tend to permits, variances and other items at its upcoming meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday in City Hall.

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Analysis: Illinois universities spend all state taxpayer money on retiree pensions, not current student instruction

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 23, 2016

Amid a political stalemate delaying their state funding, leaders at Illinois’ public universities are threatening teacher layoffs and class cancellations.

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Deerfield planners to finalize Parkway, Portillo’s projects

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 22, 2016

Final plans for “8 Parkway North” and Portillo’s restaurant will top the agenda for Deerfield’s plan commission meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Deerfield Village Hall.

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Village of Round Lake’s board welcomes cubs, boy scouts

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 22, 2016

Highlighted by a Boy Scout and Cub Scout flag presentation event, Round Lake’s board meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday also covered forestry, landscaping, waterworks, and office equipment at its session at Village Hall.

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Zion, Beach Park to consider fire protection consolidation

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 22, 2016

Zion’s City Council will partner with Beach Park village officials in a special 6 p.m. Wednesday meeting at Zion City Hall to study the feasibility of consolidating municipal fire protection services for both communities.

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Antioch Trustees pass permits, ponder liquor licenses

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 22, 2016

Antioch’s Board of Trustees met 7:30 p.m. Monday at the village municipal building to contemplate contracts, envision solutions to the Illinois state budget crisis and issue approvals for local event-specific liquor licenses.

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Highland Park Committee of the Whole considers gender-inclusive restrooms

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 22, 2016

Gender-inclusive restrooms, yard accessories and local business incentives topped the agenda for Highland Park’s Committee of the Whole meeting 4:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall.

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Lake Bluff Joint Plan Commission & ZBA consider permits

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 22, 2016

Dealing with a dining establishment lacking a drive-thru, Lake Bluff’s Joint Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals (PCZBA) debated design and other solutions at its 7 p.m. Wednesday meeting at Village Hall.

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Highwood provides drinking water details following Flint quandary

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 22, 2016

In the wake of Flint, Michigan’s contaminated drinking water and President Barack Obama’s declaration of emergency for the locale, Highwood recently issued a statement clarifying the water issue for its own citizens.