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Lake County Gazette

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

News from November 2016

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Despite criticism, Illinois voters overwhelmingly approve Safe Roads Amendment

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 16, 2016

Illinois' Constitution will be amended to include the so-called "Safe Roads Amendment," meant to allocate billions for transportation projects; but opponents say it will cause financial strain in an already financially strained state, after voters passed the measure during Tuesday's general election.

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Butler praises Rauner’s plan for state's Bicentennial celebration in 2018

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 16, 2016

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield), a Peoria native who has long been active in local civic life, recently lauded Gov. Bruce Rauner’s approach to Illinois’ Bicentennial Celebration, set for 2018, commending his initiative in establishing a Bicentennial Commission.

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Report: Private-sector revenue into state coffers down $109 million

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 15, 2016

A recent report by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) shows a continuous decline in cash flows to Illinois from the private sector.

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Property-tax relief via school-funding reform high on McConchie's agenda

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Nov 14, 2016

On Election Day, State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) was elected to the 26th District state Senate seat, several months after his appointment to the seat, and he recently told the Lake County Gazette about his hopes for the General Assembly.

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State places Round Lake CUSD 116 on 'Financial Review' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 13, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Round Lake CUSD 116 on its "Financial Review" list.

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State places Zion ESD 6 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 13, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Zion ESD 6 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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State places Big Hollow SD 38 on 'Financial Watch' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 13, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Big Hollow SD 38 on its "Financial Watch" list.

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State places Fox Lake GSD 114 on 'Financial Review' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 13, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Fox Lake GSD 114 on its "Financial Review" list.

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State places Grayslake CCSD 46 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 13, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Grayslake CCSD 46 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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State places Gurnee SD 56 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 13, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Gurnee SD 56 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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State places Lake Villa CCSD 41 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 13, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Lake Villa CCSD 41 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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State places North Chicago SD 187 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 13, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed North Chicago SD 187 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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State places Township HSD 113 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 13, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Twp HSD 113 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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State places Wauconda CUSD 118 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 13, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Wauconda CUSD 118 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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Mettawa Public Works Committee addresses intersection drainage issue

By Louie Torres | Nov 13, 2016

The village of Mettawa Public Works Committee met June 8 to address the drainage issue at a Bradley Road intersection.

Libertyville Fire Pension Fund board receives legal updates

By Louie Torres | Nov 13, 2016

The Libertyville Fire Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Aug. 15 to receive legal updates.

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Lake Forest Building Review Board approves university signage

By Louie Torres | Nov 13, 2016

The city of Lake Forest Building Review Board met Aug. 8 to approve NorthShore University signage.

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Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals reviews variance requests

By Louie Torres | Nov 13, 2016

The city of Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 4 to review variance requests.

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Libertyville High grad matures into solid TCU hockey player

By Brent Zell | Nov 11, 2016

Bryan Constable has found his new hockey home deep in the heart of Texas.

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Blumenthal happy he ran good campaign, despite loss

By Kerry Goff | Nov 9, 2016

Republican Martin Blumenthal failed to unseat incumbent state Rep. Scott Drury (D-Highwood) in the District 58 race Tuesday, but despite his loss he felt he ran a great campaign and is proud of his accomplishments.