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News from July 2023

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Prairie State sales taxes: Vernon Hills residents paid 38th-largest sum in April

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 14, 2023

Vernon Hills residents paid $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 38th highest total paid per municipality in April.

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Lake County will have three inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending July 15

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 14, 2023

There are three inmates sentenced to jail in Lake County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending July 15.

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Schneider: 'My team successfully secured $1 million in federal funding for the critically important project'

By Lake County Gazette Report | Jul 14, 2023

Congressman Schneider tweeted on July 7 about how his team was able to secure $1 million dollars in federal funding for Lake County's Emergency Operations Center. Schneider describes this project as, "critically important", and shows his commitment to help protect the residents he represents.

City of Highland Park City Council met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2023

City of Highland Park City Council met Monday, May 8

Village of Antioch Board of Trustees and Committee of the Whole met June 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2023

Village of Antioch Board of Trustees and Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, June 28

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Q2 2023 Recap: 26 parolees from Lake County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 14, 2023

There were 26 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Lake County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

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Ugaste warns more trouble could be brewing with the state's 'poorly funded' pension system

By Lake County Gazette Report | Jul 13, 2023

Republican state Rep. Dan Ugaste worries the worse still may be yet to come with the state's long troubled pension system.

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Wilcox fumes Democrats will give his proposal to make grocery tax suspension permanent

By Lake County Gazette Report | Jul 13, 2023

Republican state Sen. Craig Wilcox is angered over the return of the state grocery tax after GOP lawmakers in Springfield spent plenty of time during the session proposing legislation to make the cut permanent.

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McLaughlin's bill seeks to eliminate 'sunset requirement' on Invest in Kids Program

By Lake County Gazette Report | Jul 13, 2023

The State of Illinois said Republican state Rep. Martin McLaughlin, on June 28, filed legislation aiming to make Invest in Kids a permanent fixture across the state.

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Lake County events

By Lake County Gazette Report | Jul 13, 2023

Lake Forest Open Lands will host a presentation of "Snow White" by Citadel Theatre – an outdoor theatrical experience.

City of North Chicago Human Resources Committee met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2023

City of North Chicago Human Resources Committee met Monday, May 8

City of Highland Park Transportation Advisory Group met June 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2023

City of Highland Park Transportation Advisory Group met Wednesday, June 28

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Q2 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Lake County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 12, 2023

There was one offender convicted of homicide living in Lake County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

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Finch: ‘Publicly support these brave families’

By Lake County Gazette Report | Jul 12, 2023

Melanie Finch is advocating for concerned residents to attend a July 13 press conference in Springfield.

City of Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals met May 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 12, 2023

City of Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals met May 4

Village of Antioch Planning Commission and Zoning Board met June 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 12, 2023

Village of Antioch Planning Commission and Zoning Board met Tuesday June 27

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Q2 2023 Recap: 15 parolees from Lake County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 11, 2023

There were 15 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Lake County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

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Median home valuation prices in Lake County rose to $360,500 in June 2023 compared to June 2022

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 11, 2023

In June 2023, the median sale price of a home in Lake County rose by $20,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 10.4%.

Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 11, 2023

Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees met Monday, May 1

City of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Board met June 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 11, 2023

City of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Board met Tuesday, June 27