October, 2016 Stories | Lake County Gazette

College of Lake County golfer earns All-Illinois honors, places fourth

By Brent Zell | Oct 21, 2016

College of Lake County men's golf-team member Orlando Ortiz recently earned All-Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference honors, according to clclancers.com.

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Amid creepy-clown craze, Highland Park Police frown on clown costumes

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 21, 2016

In a year of bizarre clown sightings and subsequent media coverage, the City of Highland Park Police Department cautions residents that 2016 may not be the best year to dress up as a circus entertainer.

Highland Park draws praise for raising minimum age to buy tobacco to 21

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 21, 2016

Parameters for puffing on tobacco products changed in Highland Park recently, as its City Council joined other nearby communities in upping the minimum age for purchasing tobacco items and e-cigarettes from 18 to 21 years old.

Highest-paid teacher in Grass Lake SD 36 earned $71,607.45 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2016

The top 10 highest-paid teachers in Grass Lake SD 36 each earned more than $51,000.

Highest-paid teacher in Hawthorn CCSD 73 raked in $142,812.90 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Hawthorn CCSD 73 each earned more than $108,000.

Highest-paid teacher in Lake Forest CHSD 115 raked in $157,760.89 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Lake Forest CHSD 115 each earned more than $116,000.

Highest-paid teacher in Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 raked in $130,772.70 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 each earned more than $87,000.

Highest-paid teacher in Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 raked in $180,183.89 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 each earned more than $134,000.

McConchie wants details of deal that prevented Chicago teacher strike

By Hoang Tran | Oct 20, 2016

While the Chicago Teachers Union decided not to strike on Oct. 11, announcing that it had reached a tentative agreement with the city regarding contract negotiations, many are concerned about the cost of the deal.

Chicago Teacher’s Union leader Lewis refuses to stand for national anthem

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 20, 2016

Days after reaching a “tentative contract” with the Chicago Public Schools that averted another threatened teacher’s strike, Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) leader Karen Lewis led a personal strike of her own, refusing to honor the United States of America by standing during its national anthem.

Manufacturing group CEO: State has become its worst enemy

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 20, 2016

Illinois needs to get its fiscal house in order, undergo regulatory reform, overhaul its tax code and retool its education system to save the middle class, Illinois Manufacturers' Association President and CEO Greg Baise said during a recent news conference at the state Capitol in Springfield.

Think tank: Property tax hikes fill politicians' pockets through valuation appeals

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 20, 2016

A proposed increase to Chicago's property tax rate would bring with it unintended -- or perhaps intended -- consequences such as flawed property valuations that often require an attorney to appeal, an Illinois Policy Institute representative told Chicago City Wire.

Sleeping at desk, racist comments and threatening to throw a co-worker out the window: Illinois state worker reprimands shed light on patronage-driven culture

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 20, 2016

Illinois state workers seeking to negotiate a new contact with the state don’t just want more money; they want less accountability.

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News from October 2016

College of Lake County golfer earns All-Illinois honors, places fourth

Amid creepy-clown craze, Highland Park Police frown on clown costumes

Highland Park draws praise for raising minimum age to buy tobacco to 21

Highest-paid teacher in Grass Lake SD 36 earned $71,607.45 in the 2013-2014 school year

Highest-paid teacher in Hawthorn CCSD 73 raked in $142,812.90 in the 2013-2014 school year

Highest-paid teacher in Lake Forest CHSD 115 raked in $157,760.89 in the 2013-2014 school year

Highest-paid teacher in Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 raked in $130,772.70 in the 2013-2014 school year

Highest-paid teacher in Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 raked in $180,183.89 in the 2013-2014 school year

McConchie wants details of deal that prevented Chicago teacher strike

Chicago Teacher’s Union leader Lewis refuses to stand for national anthem

Manufacturing group CEO: State has become its worst enemy

Think tank: Property tax hikes fill politicians' pockets through valuation appeals

Sleeping at desk, racist comments and threatening to throw a co-worker out the window: Illinois state worker reprimands shed light on patronage-driven culture

Study linking legislator pay to fundraising may prompt calls for pay cuts

Rondout SD 72 placed on 'Financial Recognition' list by state board of education

Lake County board reviews complaints

Antioch Environmental Commission discuss community garden

Lake County board reviews residential improvements

Lake County board reviews commercial improvements

Lake County board reviews residential improvements

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