Lake County Gazette

Frederick School scores 40.1% ELA proficiency, 36.2% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2019

Of the 640 students attending Frederick School in 2018, 40.1 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 36.2 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Annual report: Which school districts in Illinois are in the worst financial shape?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2019

Fox Lake Grade School District 114, Barrington Community Unit School District 220 and Zion Elementary School District 6 are area districts listed among those that received the lowest financial ratings in Illinois by the Illinois StateBoard of Education (I

Nothing unusual about unbalanced city budgets until state 'completely changes,' says TUA's Schultz

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 27, 2019

Taxpayers United of America (TUA) Executive Director Matthew Schultz was not necessarily surprised to hear that the City of Waukegan recently submitted a budget with a $3.5 deficit.

Truth in Accounting's Bergman finds it hard to fault Waukegan Mayor for city's $3.5 million deficit

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 27, 2019

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Woodview School scores 60.7% ELA proficiency, 46.2% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2019

Of the 438 students attending Woodview School in 2018, 60.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 46.2 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Top 10 campaign contribution recipients in Lake County for the week of 2019-04-08

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Lake County during the week of 2019-04-08.

Wirepoints chief cautions that state pension crisis weighs down local governments like Waukegan

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 26, 2019

Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon says it is important that everyone in Illinois understand where the blame lies when cities like Waukegan readily accept a $3.5 million deficit as part of its latest budget proposal.

DEERFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT 109: Public Meeting Notice on May 14

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2019

A meeting conducted by Deerfield Public Schools District 109 will take place at Deerfield District Office, 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015 on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 9:00 a.m.

DEERFIELD PARK DISTRICT: Deerfield Park District Hosts Interview Night for Pool Positions

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2019

Deerfield Park District has few more spots open for hiring lifeguards, swim instructors and pool cashiers for summer 2019!

From Prairie State Wire

Federal probe into Pritzker's 'scheme to defraud' could land him in unfortunate company, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

With news that he is now under federal review, newly elected Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker finds himself in dubious company.

Grass Lake Elementary School scores 42.4% ELA proficiency, 20.8% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2019

Of the 187 students attending Grass Lake Elementary School in 2018, 42.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 20.8 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Business owner Smolenski, ISRA's Pearson fear latest anti-gun bill may be just the beginning

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 25, 2019

Marilyn Smolenski dreads that Senate Bill 107 is just the start of more anti-gun legislation to come.

Glyn Ramage nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Glyn Ramage was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Attea Middle School scores 56.1% ELA proficiency, 51.3% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Of the 888 students attending Attea Middle School in 2018, 56.1 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 51.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Martesha Brown nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Martesha Brown was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Eileen Rhodes nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Eileen Rhodes was nominated in the Senate to be member and chair of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

David Arenas nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

David Arenas was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Pam McDonough nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Pam McDonough was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

City of Highwood Committee of the Whole met April 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 24, 2019

City of Highwood Committee of the Whole met 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16.

City of Highwood Committee of the Whole met March 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 24, 2019

City of Highwood Committee of the Whole met 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 19.