Lake County Gazette

From Prairie State Wire

GOP House members say Democrat peers using Florida shooting for political gain

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Four GOP House members made it clear the Parkland School shooting in Florida should not be why gun bills pass in Springfield.

Idstein puts taxes at top of list in curbing out-migration

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 28, 2018

As pained as Ken Idstein is over Illinois’ spiraling out-migration problem, the lifelong Grayslake resident admits he understands why things have come to this.

Harassment controversy goes beyond Madigan case, Wilcox says

By Angela Underwood | Feb 28, 2018

Craig Wilcox said the recent harassment controversy in which gubernatorial candidates and state representatives are asking House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) to resign due to his lack of timely response to an alleged sexual harassment complaint goes beyond just the speaker's case.

Sukovic says he's a victim of a House Republication Organization smear campaign

By W.J. Kennedy | Feb 28, 2018

Joe Woodward, political director for the Illinois House Republican Organization (HRO), evidently learned a campaign trick or two when he worked for Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential primary campaign.

From Prairie State Wire

Better Government Association says Obama didn't say fathers in the home is a solution to gun violence -- but he did

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Sometimes the fact-checker needs a good fact-checking.

Home sales in Millstadt, February 11-17, 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of February 11-17, 2018.

William D. Stried sells 1906 Fifth St., Winthrop Harbor

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, William Spencer purchased a home at 1906 Fifth St., Winthrop Harbor from William D. Stried for $139,000.

Brian and Shawn Paquette buy 301 Granada Blvd., Lindenhurst

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Brian and Shawn Paquette purchased a property at 301 Granada Blvd., Lindenhurst from Ken W Kuebler for $190,000.

Rohalla Wayne and Angela L. (trustee) acquire 30 S. Asbury Court, Lake Forest

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Rohalla Wayne and Angela L. (trustee) purchased a home at 30 S. Asbury Court, Lake Forest from Megan L. Grosch Co. (trustee), Carlton W. Lohrentz Co. (trustee), Grosch Violet H. (trustee), Dereng Roman D. (trustee) and Lynn Dereng Senkie

Zhuoyang Lian acquires 740 Dillon Court, Grayslake

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Zhuoyang Lian sold their home at 740 Dillon Court, Grayslake to Jennifer L Ditucci for $179,500.

Home sales in Channahon, January 21-27, 2018

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of January 21-27, 2018.

Justin S. Pennino and Jordand Miller buy 228 Kainer Ave., Barrington

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Justin S. Pennino and Jordand Miller purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 228 Kainer Ave., Barrington from Christin Zielinski and Christin Baldwin for $219,000.

Statewide test results: 42 percent of Highland students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2018

About 58 percent of Highland Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 42 percent of students failed.

William C. and Mary A. Schweinhagen unload 1789 Somerset Lane, Mundelein

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, William C. and Mary A. Schweinhagen sold their home at 1789 Somerset Lane, Mundelein to Rebecca L. Nevers for $397,500.

Natalia Manukian and Michael Rauchman unload 2 Villa Verde Drive 212, Buffalo Grove

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

The home at 2 Villa Verde Drive 212, Buffalo Grove was sold on Feb. 28, 2018 by Natalia Manukian and Michael Rauchman for $85,000. The buyers were Alexander and Jessica Katsevman and Zorina Rokhberg.

Nathan A. and Alanna E. Colborn acquire 772 Montclair Drive, Round Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

The home at 772 Montclair Drive, Round Lake was sold on Feb. 28, 2018 by Nathan A. and Alanna E. Colborn for $247,000. The buyers were David C. Wilderman Jr. and Amy L. Wilderman.

Jonathan J. Thomas and Natasha D Polk purchase 1713 Jethro Ave., Zion

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Jonathan J. Thomas and Natasha D Polk purchased a home at 1713 Jethro Ave., Zion from Illinois Custom Builders & Design Inc. for $150,000.

Statewide test results: 34 percent of Highland failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2018

About 66 percent of Highland Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 34 percent of students failed.

Nancy Alice Summers Suc (trustee) and Reinhardt Alice A. (trustee) sell 24119 N. Shoreline Road, Lake Barrington

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Hejza Thomas A. (trustee) and Hejza Caren A. (trustee) purchased a home at 24119 N. Shoreline Road, Lake Barrington from Nancy Alice Summers Suc (trustee) and Reinhardt Alice A. (trustee) for $260,000.

Eric D. and Allison Grant and Allison Sickert (formerly known as) acquires 889 Mulberry Court, Grayslake

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Joan Tassey purchased a home at 889 Mulberry Court, Grayslake from Eric D. and Allison Grant and Allison Sickert (formerly known as) for $225,000.