Lake County Gazette

Buffalo Grove planning commissioners recommend junior high additions

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 19, 2023

The Buffalo Grove Planning & Zoning Commission has unanimously recommended the approval of construction requests for an Aptakisic-Tripp Junior High Gym Addition. In addition, they have endorsed a building link project that includes classroom renovation.

Report: At Indian Hill Elementary School, multiracial student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of Hispanic students

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 19, 2023

Multiracial students, constituting 2.9% or 13 of Indian Hill Elementary School's total student population of 449, accounted for one out of the four total suspensions (25%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per 13 students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Waukegan residents paid 26th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 19, 2023

Waukegan residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per municipality in September.

Buffalo Grove residents feel safe in their homes, businesses

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 19, 2023

The Buffalo Grove Police Department has announced that 95% of Village residents feel safe in their homes or businesses, and nearly as many believe it is safe to walk in their neighborhoods. The majority of residents also expressed satisfaction with the performance of the Police Department.

Planning Underway for America’s 250th Birthday

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 19, 2023

In less than three years, the United States will commemorate its 250th birthday, also known as the Semiquincentennial. The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, established by Congress in 2016, is working diligently to plan and orchestrate the largest and most inclusive anniversary observance in the nation's history.As part of the preparations for America's 250th birthday, the commission is encouraging Americans from all walks of life to share their stories through various mediums such as photos, videos, artwork, poems, songs, and more. These contributions will be showcased...

DCEO Back to Business Grant Program Offers Financial Relief to New Businesses

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 19, 2023

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has launched the Back to Business: New Business Grant Program to extend financial assistance to businesses that commenced operations between 2020 and 2021 and experienced significant challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. This program aims to provide relief and support to these struggling businesses during these unprecedented times.Through the Back to Business: New Business Grant Program, eligible businesses can receive financial relief of up to $30,000. The grant can be used to cover various...

City of Lake Forest City Council met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 19, 2023

City of Lake Forest City Council met Monday, Oct. 16

City of Highwood Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Nov. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 19, 2023

City of Highwood Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 20

Lake County State’s Attorney candidate Cole: ‘What an incredible night of support!!’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Dec 18, 2023

Lake County State’s Attorney candidate Mary Cole celebrated an overwhelming turnout at her Dec. 13 fundraiser.

Discipline at Greenwood Elementary School: Black students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2023

Black students, constituting 12.5% or 35 of Greenwood Elementary School's total student population of 281, accounted for six out of the 13 total suspensions (46.2%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per six students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

From DuPage Policy Journal

11th Congressional District candidate Evans: ‘I have received the endorsement of Richard Jorgensen, the DuPage County Coroner’

By DuPage Policy Journal | 11 months ago

Jerry Evans, a candidate for the 11th Congressional District, recently received an endorsement from DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen. Evans expressed his satisfaction with the support from Jorgensen.

Nuclear Power Bill Signed Into Law

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2023

Illinois has taken a significant step towards securing its future energy supply with the signing of the new Public Act 103-584 into law. The legislation specifically applies to small modular reactors, which have garnered support for their potential to provide a sustainable energy solution. These reactors, designed on a smaller scale, are incapable of generating enough heat to breach containment, making them a safe and viable option for the state.Advocates of small modular reactor technology believe that it offers a promising alternative as Illinois' coal-fired and...

Former Lake Forest Caucus member: Caucus leadership selection practices is neither ‘a good process or a bad process’

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2023

Jake Weisser, a former Lake Forest resident and caucus committee member, said the current process of how the Lake Forest caucus committee has positives and negatives. The executive leadership of the organization is chosen by the president, and the vice president always succeeds the president.

City of Highwood Committee of the Whole met Oct. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 18, 2023

City of Highwood Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 17

City of Lake Forest Plan Commission met Nov. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 18, 2023

City of Lake Forest Plan Commission met Thursday, Nov. 16

On Sunday, December 17, former Chaminade College Preparatory High School standout Coltrane Marchand’s college team lost in an NCAA D3 game

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Rock Island, Illinois.

Shadow Ridge High School standout Luke Arington’s college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Sunday, December 17

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Rock Island, Illinois.

On Sunday, December 17, Marin Catholic High School standout Noah Deitch competed in NCAA D3 game

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Rock Island, Illinois.

Alex Knight, former Marist High School standout, played on Sunday, December 17 in NCAA D3 game

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Rock Island, Illinois.

Deerfield Academy standout Travis Cobain’s college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Sunday, December 17

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2023

The Lake Forest Foresters lost 83-84 in their NCAA D3 game against the Augustana College Vikings on Sunday, December 17.