Lake County Gazette

Analysis: Lake Zurich pays $7.17 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Lake Zurich Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 87.8 percent of the $1,781,554 the Lake Zurich Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $7.17 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Hawthorn Woods Police Pension Fund gained $146,410 in investment income in 2016

By Lake County Gazette | May 27, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Hawthorn Woods Police Pension Fund netted 4.41 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Oak Grove spent $8,285 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2018

Spending per pupil at Oak Grove School District 68 is up 13 percent from five years ago, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of district finances.

Ela Township Committee of the Whole (COW) will meet May 29

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 27, 2018

Ela Township Committee of the Whole (COW) will meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 29.

Ela Township Youth Committee met May 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 27, 2018

Ela Township Youth Committee met 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24.

Report: Average pensioner in Hawthorn Woods Police Pension Fund earns $86,925 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2018

The Hawthorn Woods Police Pension Fund had 12 active participants receiving an average salary of $86,925 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Lake Forest administrators rank 33rd in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2018

Administrators in Lake Forest School District 67 earn an average of $142,987 per year, ranking 33rd out of 858 districts in the state.

ANTIOCH COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 34: D34 Board of Education Approves 2019-2020 New School Boundaries

By Press release submission | May 27, 2018

Following the successful passing of the recent referendum and shift to a K-5 grade configuration, the new school boundaries for the 2019-2020 school year have been approved by the Board of Education.

ANTIOCH COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 34: Construction Rates for 2018-2019 Champions Day Care

By Press release submission | May 26, 2018

Due to the construction for the 2018-2019 school year, Champions is providing FULL DAY care for ALL Antioch families at a reduced daily rate!

ADLAI E STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 125: Deerfield Walk to Honor 1999 Alum on June 3

By Press release submission | May 26, 2018

A 1999 Stevenson alumna and educator who died of breast cancer last year will be honored with a fundraising walk on Sunday, June 3.

Report: Average pensioner in Gurnee Police Pension Fund earns $93,452 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 26, 2018

The Gurnee Police Pension Fund had 61 active participants receiving an average salary of $93,452 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Fairview Heights home sales, May 13-19, 2018

By Metric Media News Service | May 26, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of May 13-19, 2018.

Report: Gurnee Police Pension Fund gained $428,851 in investment income in 2016

By Lake County Gazette | May 26, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Gurnee Police Pension Fund netted 0.73 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Graduates earn 3,021 degrees, certificates from College of Lake County

By Local Labs News Service | May 26, 2018

About 28.1 percent of the 3,021 degrees and certificates handed out by the College of Lake County in 2016-17 were to students in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities programs, making them the most popular programs that year, accordi

Analysis: Lake Villa pays $4.40 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Lake Villa Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 26, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 81.5 percent of the $748,158 the Lake Villa Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $4.40 for every $1 from pension members.

Recent Freeburg home sales, May 13-19, 2018

By Metric Media News Service | May 26, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of May 13-19, 2018.

Report: Oak Grove spent $16,738 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 26, 2018

Spending per pupil at Oak Grove School District 68 is up 16 percent from five years ago, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Lake Forest administrators rank 48th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 26, 2018

Administrators in Lake Forest Community High School District 115 earn an average of $137,696 per year, ranking 48th out of 858 districts in the state.

Home sales in Coal City, May 13-19, 2018

By Metric Media News Service | May 26, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were three reported residential sales in Coal City for the week of May 13-19, 2018.

From Chicago City Wire

Roskam understands needs of small businesses, company executive says

By Carrie Bradon | 7 years ago

Illinois' fiscal situation is out of control and the state has increased taxes drastically over the past few years, but some politicians are saying enough is enough, including U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, who is seeking re-election.