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News from December 2023

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City of Highwood City Council met Nov. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 25, 2023

City of Highwood City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 21

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Vernon Hills responsible for 41st-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during September

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 24, 2023

Vernon Hills residents paid $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per municipality in September.

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Rondout School District 72: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 24, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 72.5% of Rondout School District 72 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Which former Lake County area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25?

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 23, 2023

These former Lake County area high school standouts' college teams will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25.

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Lake County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 23, 2023

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

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Week ending Dec. 16: Lake County home sales

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 23, 2023

There were 146 reported residential sales in Lake County in the week ending Dec. 16, according to BlockShopper.com.

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73.5% of Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 23, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 73.5% of Lincolnshire-Prairieview School District 103 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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City of Lake Forest Plan Commission met Oct. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 23, 2023

City of Lake Forest Plan Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 18

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Former Lake Forest Caucus member: ‘The woke nonsense that's creeping into schools has a negative effect on our community’

By Chloe Vander Laan | Dec 22, 2023

Jake Weisser, a former Lake Forest resident and caucus committee member, said one of his reasons for moving to Florida was to ensure quality education for his children. He referenced the impact of Covid on educational achievements and the recent findings of a faculty member at local Deer Path Middle school who was terminated after having an inappropriate relationship with a student at a different school.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Bannockburn School District 106 in 2021-22 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 22, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 75.7% of Bannockburn School District 106 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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State Rep. Tom Weber Wishes a Blessed and Merry Christmas

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 22, 2023

State Representative Tom Weber has sent his heartfelt wishes for a blessed and merry Christmas to all. In a recent statement, he emphasized the importance of keeping the members of our Armed Forces, who are serving overseas, in our thoughts and prayers during this festive season.Representative Weber expressed his deep appreciation for the sacrifices made by the men and women in uniform, who are unable to celebrate Christmas with their loved ones. He highlighted the significance of remembering these courageous individuals and the challenges they face while serving away...

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Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 22, 2023

Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 16

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City of Highwood City Council met Oct. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 22, 2023

City of Highwood City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 17

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10th Congressional candidate Jim Carris urges early voting option in the 2024 primary election

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 21, 2023

Jim Carris, the Republican candidate vying for the 10th Congressional seat, is urging constituents to be aware of the start of mail-in ballot requests for the upcoming 2024 Primary election.

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City of North Chicago City Council met Nov. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 21, 2023

City of North Chicago City Council met Monday, Nov. 20

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Report reveals Black students face more discipline at Miguel Juarez Middle School in 2021-22 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 20, 2023

Black students, constituting 10% or 75 of Miguel Juarez Middle School's total student population of 749, accounted for 80 out of the 144 total suspensions (55.6%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly 1.1 suspensions per student, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Former Lake Forest Caucus member: Committee members ‘need to be an advocate for the city as a whole’

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 20, 2023

Jake Weisser, a former Lake Forest resident and caucus committee member, said making the amount of people per ward in the caucus committee by population would potentially be discriminatory. The committee is currently made up of nine members for each of the four wards.

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City of Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals met November 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 20, 2023

City of Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals met 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 16.

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City of Lake Forest Finance Committee met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 20, 2023

City of Lake Forest Finance Committee met Monday, Oct. 16

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City of Lake Forest Public Works Committee met Nov. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 20, 2023

City of Lake Forest Public Works Committee met Monday, Nov. 20