Lake County Gazette

Gavin Central Elementary School scores 34.3% ELA proficiency, 32.9% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 22, 2019

Of the 498 students attending Gavin Central Elementary School in 2018, 34.3 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 32.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

GRANT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 124: 2019 Graduation Information

By Press release submission | Apr 22, 2019

The graduation ceremony for the Class of 2019 will take place on Sunday, May 19, in the Grant Community High School Field House beginning at 2:00 p.m.

CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK: HP150 Bus and Walking Tours

By Press release submission | Apr 22, 2019

As part of the City’s sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary) celebration, the HP150 Architecture Committee has coordinated three exciting Highland Park Tours on May 11.

Bailey leads support for bill to increase fines for drivers who endanger school bus passengers

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 21, 2019

Newly elected state representative and former school board member Darren Bailey was as passionate as anyone in Springfield about guiding legislation through the House that will double fines for anyone caught driving around a stopped school bus in the process of picking up or dropping off school children.

Maple School scores 78.4% ELA proficiency, 78.1% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 21, 2019

Of the 384 students attending Maple School in 2018, 78.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 78.1 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Q4 real estate sales report: Lakemoor

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 21, 2019

Median prices rose in Lakemoor over last year, and are down 5.3 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to fourth quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Illinois General Assembly: HB2988 actions on April 19

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 20, 2019

The following actions were taken on April 19 in the House on House bill HB2988 ("local wind energy regulation"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date April" and "Governor Approved".

Northbrook Junior High School scores 59.5% ELA proficiency, 56.5% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 20, 2019

Of the 606 students attending Northbrook Junior High School in 2018, 59.5 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 56.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Q4 real estate sales report: Pistakee

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 20, 2019

Median prices declined in Pistakee over last year, and are down 25.5 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to fourth quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Top 10 campaign contribution recipients in Lake County for the week of 2019-04-01

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 20, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Lake County during the week of 2019-04-01.

From North Cook News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 30: Link proposal would expand access to mental health services for police officers, firefighters

By Press release submission | 6 years ago

Firefighters and law enforcement officers would have expanded access to mental health services under a proposal by State Senator Terry Link (D-Indian Creek) that passed the Senate recently.

Michele Kennedy donates $5,000 to Ann Taylor's election campaign

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 19, 2019

Michele Kennedy donated $5,000 to Independent Ann Taylor's election campaign committee, Citizens for Ann Taylor, on April 19, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Elm Place School scores 63.2% ELA proficiency, 49.5% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 19, 2019

Of the 300 students attending Elm Place School in 2018, 63.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 49.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Q4 real estate sales report: Spring Grove

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 19, 2019

Median prices rose in Spring Grove over last year, and are up 5.7 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to fourth quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117: Lakes Sophomores Go to College!

By Press release submission | Apr 18, 2019

On Tuesday, Lakes sophomores went on field trips to one of five local universities, Carroll University, North Central, Elmhurst, Northern Illinois University, and University of Illinois Chicago.

CITY OF HIGHLAND PARK: Volunteers Wanted For 2019 Bike-Ped Count

By Press release submission | Apr 18, 2019

Calling all volunteers!

Wave of green energy bills propose timetable that could threaten Illinois economy, say GOP critics

By Robert Hadley | Apr 18, 2019

While lobbyists are busy crafting the apparent copycat green energy bills sweeping across state legislatures, Illinois conservatives are withholding support for these controversial proposals until more is understood.

Edgewood Middle School scores 63% ELA proficiency, 48.5% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 18, 2019

Of the 526 students attending Edgewood Middle School in 2018, 63 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 48.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Q4 real estate sales report: Fox Lake

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 18, 2019

Median prices rose in Fox Lake over last year, and are up 5.8 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to fourth quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Indian Trail Elementary School scores 56.9% ELA proficiency, 52.7% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2019

Of the 277 students attending Indian Trail Elementary School in 2018, 56.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 52.7 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).