Lake County Gazette

From Prairie State Wire

2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

Cary home sales, October 7-13, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of October 7-13, 2018.

Willow Grove Early Learning Center reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Willow Grove Early Learning Center stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Jefffey and Amanda L. Wright buy 1230 Kennicott Drive, Lake Forest for $1.93M

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Jefffey and Amanda L. Wright purchased a six bedroom, eight bathroom home at 1230 Kennicott Drive, Lake Forest from Edward A. Roth Jr. and Nikole N Roth for $1,925,000.

Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (trustee) unloads 1100 Linden Ave., Highland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (trustee) sold their home at 1100 Linden Ave., Highland Park to Erica and Joshua Gilbert for $691,000.

Emmons Grade School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Emmons Grade School rose to 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

Ilake Holding LP buys 2105 Hebron Ave., Zion

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Ilake Holding LP purchased a property at 2105 Hebron Ave., Zion from Zion Properties LLC for $888,000.

Sarah and Brandon Schnabel and Sarah D. Fowle (formerly known as) unload 1524 Anderson Lane, Buffalo Grove

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The two bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1524 Anderson Lane, Buffalo Grove was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Sarah and Brandon Schnabel and Sarah D. Fowle (formerly known as) for $232,500. The buyer was Zavinta Slutaite-Dulay.

Charles B. and Kathryn C. Droessler acquire 815 Essex Circle, Grayslake

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The home at 815 Essex Circle, Grayslake was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Charles B. and Kathryn C. Droessler for $112,800. The buyers were Charles Nystrom and Shannen Butts.

Brandon Edward and Sarah Denise Schnabel acquire 18 Darlington Drive, Hawthorn Woods

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Brandon Edward and Sarah Denise Schnabel purchased a home at 18 Darlington Drive, Hawthorn Woods from Peter Amberg and Jennifer M Edwards-Amberg for $505,000.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 24.9 points lower at Olive C. Martin School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Olive C. Martin School, a 24.9-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Joseph L Radcliffe IV and Crystal M Radcliffe sell 1616 Woodbine Drive, Round Lake Beach

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The home at 1616 Woodbine Drive, Round Lake Beach was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Joseph L Radcliffe IV and Crystal M Radcliffe for $148,000. The buyers were Jaime and Rosa Vasquez.

71.1 percent of Willow Grove Kindergarten Center teachers stay put; average earns $66,997 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

More than 71.1 percent of teachers stay at Willow Grove Kindergarten Center year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Paolucci Sherry L. (trustee) sells 1919 Sheridan Road, Zion

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Paolucci Sherry L. (trustee) sold their home at 1919 Sheridan Road, Zion to Scott Nytco for $124,900.

200 Elm Realty LLC unloads 21775 W. IL Route 176, Hawthorn Woods

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Tacs Stables & Horse Farm LLC purchased a property at 21775 W. IL Route 176, Hawthorn Woods from 200 Elm Realty LLC for $675,000.

Forrestal Elementary School reports 36% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Forrestal Elementary School rose to 36 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has CHSD 117 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy Community High School District 117 received through state taxes decreased 8.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Lake County Gazette analysis of public schools data.

Home sales in Lake Villa, October 7-13, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of October 7-13, 2018.

Gerald Sweas and Sharleen Barron acquire 18759 W Meadow Grass Drive, Grandwood Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Gerald Sweas and Sharleen Barron purchased a home at 18759 W Meadow Grass Drive, Grandwood Park from Zelinski Alex (trustee) and Zelinski Laurie (trustee) for $414,900.