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Lake County Gazette

Monday, June 23, 2025

News from August 2023

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Weber: 'New Civilian Crash Reporting System (CCRS) allows the public to create a crash report online without having to wait roadside for police to respond'

By Lake County Gazette Report | Aug 8, 2023

In an effort to make the roadways safer and increase the efficiency of the accident reporting process, Illinois State Police announced a new online reporting system for single-vehicle, non-injury crashes. Rep. Tom Weber shared this information with his constituents in an Aug. 1 Facebook post.

City of North Chicago Economic Development/Planning/Zoning Committee met June 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 8, 2023

City of North Chicago Economic Development/Planning/Zoning Committee met Monday, June 5

City of North Chicago Finance/Audit Committee met June 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 8, 2023

City of North Chicago Finance/Audit Committee met Monday, June 5

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Lake County Forest Preserve events

By Lake County Gazette Report | Aug 7, 2023

Put on your boots, grab some work gloves, and help restore the environment during Restoration Workday from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Lake County events

By Lake County Gazette Report | Aug 7, 2023

The Lake Forest Library will host a demonstration on flower arranging from 7 to 8 p.m.

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Illinois State Representative McLaughlin: 'I keep hearing from the Democrats and the Governor about how pro-business Illinois is.'

By Lake County Gazette Report | Aug 7, 2023

Last week, Illinois State Representative Martin McLaughlin took to social media to share his points of view on the governments efficiency regarding businesses.

City of North Chicago City Council met July 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 7, 2023

City of North Chicago City Council met Monday, July 5

Village of Beach Park Village Board met July 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 7, 2023

Village of Beach Park Village Board met Thursday, July 13

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Lake County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 5, 2023

The following parishes in the Lake County Gazette coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Prairie State taxes: Libertyville residents rank 53rd in total sales taxes paid for May

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 4, 2023

Libertyville residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 53rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

City of Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals met June 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 4, 2023

City of Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, June 1

Lake County Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee met May 31

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 4, 2023

Lake County Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee met Wednesday, May 31

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Actor Cameron and BRAVE Books bring story hour to Wauconda Area Public Library

By Lake County Gazette Report | Aug 3, 2023

The Wauconda Area Public Library will host a story hour event put on by BRAVE Books and actor Kirk Cameron.

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Weber on $5 billion in dysfunction, fraud in IDES Covid payments: ‘This is absolutely ridiculous and unacceptable!’

By Lake County Gazette Report | Aug 3, 2023

State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) expressed strong dismay over a recent Illinois Auditor General report revealing that the Illinois Department of Employment Security disbursed a staggering $5.24 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims between 2020 and 2022.

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Lake County residents paid 4th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during May

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2023

Lake County residents paid $6.4 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in May.

City of Highland Park Human Relations Advisory Group met July 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 3, 2023

City of Highland Park Human Relations Advisory Group met 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 12.

Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee met May 31

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 3, 2023

Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee met Wednesday, May 31

Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met May 31

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 3, 2023

Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met Wednesday, May 31

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$413,568 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Lake County

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 2, 2023

In May, Lake County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Wilcox: 'Each of these bills helps our military heroes in different and important ways'

By Lake County Gazette Report | Aug 2, 2023

In the latest slate of bills signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, there are a handful of bills sponsored and supported by Illinois Sen. Craig Wilcox, including several that provide support for veterans and their families. Wilcox issued a statement on Monday regarding these bills.