Lake County Gazette

The Lake County Board adopts a Broadband and Digital Equity Action Plan

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2023

The Lake County Board has adopted a Broadband and Digital Equity Action Plan aimed at bridging the digital divide within the county. The plan was developed using funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARPA), which were allocated earlier this year.

Contractors must renew registration with city of Waukegan

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2023

The Waukegan City Council has announced that contractors have until Sunday, Dec. 31 before their registration with the City of Waukegan expires. The council stated that registrations can be made online.

The Waukegan City Council was set to award bids of more than $2 million for its Fiscal Year 2024 Road Program

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2023

The Waukegan City Council was poised to award contracts worth over $2 million for its Fiscal Year 2024 Road Program during its meeting on Monday night. These contracts encompass paving and construction engineering services for the said program.

Report: At Glen Flora Elementary School, Black student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of Hispanic students

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2023

Black students, constituting 16.3% or 74 of Glen Flora Elementary School's total student population of 455, accounted for nine out of the 12 total suspensions (75%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per eight students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which former Lake County area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18?

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 16, 2023

These former Lake County area high school standouts' college teams will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18.

Home sales in Lake County in week ending Dec. 9

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 16, 2023

There were 191 reported residential sales in Lake County in the week ending Dec. 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

Former Lake Forest Caucus member: Some members of the caucus ‘want to have more contentious types of elections’

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 16, 2023

Jake Weisser, a former Lake Forest resident and caucus committee member, said the small faction of people in the community and the Lake Forest caucus committee who oppose Mayor Randy Tack’s election do so on a partisan basis, not based on Tack’s actions as mayor. The discussion was prompted by podcast host Joe Weiss questioning the stance against Tack despite his impact on the community.

Lake County residents pay $39.9 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in 2022

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 16, 2023

In 2022, Lake County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Report reveals white students face more discipline at Clearview Elementary School in 2021-22 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 16, 2023

White students, constituting 2.7% or 12 of Clearview Elementary School's total student population of 441, accounted for nine out of the 43 total suspensions (20.9%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per student, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Lake County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 16, 2023

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

Former Lake Forest Caucus member: Lake Forest mayoral race was ‘not what we were expecting’

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 15, 2023

Jake Weisser, a former Lake Forest resident and caucus committee member, said the caucus committee vote that occurred to discern support for the mayoral candidates Prue Beidler and Randy Tack was not the process that it should have been. Beidler faced Randy Tack in Lake Forests’ first contested race in years, which resulted in Tack’s election earlier this year.

Train horns silenced in Lake County Quiet Zone

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 15, 2023

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has lifted the suspension on the Lake County Quiet Zone, allowing for an end to routine train horn soundings in the Village of Mundelein.

Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met Oct. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 15, 2023

Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Oct. 11

Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met Nov. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 15, 2023

Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Nov. 8

Lake Zurich residents rank 75th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for September

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 14, 2023

Lake Zurich residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 75th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Evans: ‘This is an intrusion on privacy and the 2nd Amendment’

By DuPage Policy Journal | 11 months ago

As the new year draws near, Jerry Evans, a candidate for the 11th Congressional District, has voiced his concerns about the forthcoming enforcement of Illinois' gun ban.

Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council met Oct. 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 14, 2023

Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council met Tuesday, Oct. 10

Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee met Nov. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 14, 2023

Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 8

Lake County Public Safety Answering Point Consolidation Committee met Nov. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 13, 2023

Lake County Public Safety Answering Point Consolidation Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 8

Happy Birthday to the National Guard

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 13, 2023

The U.S. National Guard, the oldest military organization in the United States, is celebrating its birthday today. Established in 1636, the National Guard has played a vital role in defending and protecting the nation for over three centuries. On this special occasion, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the men and women who have served in the National Guard and continue to serve today.Throughout its long history, the National Guard has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation and its citizens. From responding to natural disasters and civil...