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News from September 2023

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Highland Park Police: Juvenile sent threatening text messages to other students last week

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 30, 2023

Highland Park Police investigators have announced that a juvenile student sent threatening text messages to high school students last week. The incident was brought to light in a press release by the Highland Park Police Department on September 29.

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Waukegan City Council, Waukegan City Council said local match to a federal grant for project to revitalize the six-mile-long Sheridan/IL-137 Corridor

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 30, 2023

Waukegan City Council will vote on Oct. 2 to match a federal grant for a feasibility study aimed at revitalizing the Sheridan/IL-137 Corridor. The project aims to improve the functionality and connectivity of the six-mile-long corridor for commuters.

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The Waukegan City Council will reconsider the approval of a lease agreement with the Waukegan Chamber of Commerce for office space

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 30, 2023

The resolution that gave the Waukegan Chamber of Commerce a six-month lease for office space in City Hall will be reconsidered at the City Council's Oct. 2 meeting. The lease was previously shortened to expire on Feb. 29, 2024.

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How many students are enrolled at Grass Lake School District 36 in 2021-22 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 30, 2023

Enrollment at Grass Lake School District 36 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Grayslake Community High School District 127 enrollment numbers in top 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 30, 2023

Grayslake Community High School District 127 welcomed 2,597 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Lake County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 30, 2023

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

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Lake County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Sept. 23

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 30, 2023

There were 231 reported residential sales in Lake County in the week ending Sept. 23, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 56.1% of Grant Community High School District 124’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 30, 2023

In Grant Community High School District 124, 1,018 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Weber: 'Whether you're enjoying a slice of pumpkin pie or carving a jack-o-lantern, there's a good chance that pumpkin came from Illinois'

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 29, 2023

Fall has arrived in Illinois, and with it comes the abundance of pumpkins. According to a Facebook post by Rep. Tom Weber on Sept. 28, there's a good chance that the pumpkin you're enjoying in your pumpkin pie or carving into a jack-o-lantern came from Illinois. Weber marked the change of seasons by sharing the state's status as a pumpkin grower and providing a link to a caucus blog about the topic.

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McConchie: 'Earlier this week I met with Citizens for Conservation to learn about their plans to restore Hill'n'Dale Farms'

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 29, 2023

Sen. Dan McConchie met with members of Citizens for Conservation to discuss the group’s plans to restore Hill’n’Dale Farms, a massive horse farm once owned by Dick Duchossois, he announced in a Sept. 22 Facebook post. The group purchased the property in 2022.

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McLaughlin: 'Today we celebrate the work of the VFW and the organization’s mission, “To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts'

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 29, 2023

Rep. Martin McLaughlin celebrated National VFW Day in a Sept. 29 Facebook post where he shared a little bit of the history of the day, including that the VFW as we know it goes back to 1899. He also wished veterans and VFW chapters a happy VFW Day in the post.

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Wilcox: 'Apply to receive financial assistance for natural gas, propane, and electricity bills through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)'

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 29, 2023

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program application period begins Oct. 2, 2023. This period is for specific groups – individuals 60 and older, disabled Illinois residents, and families with kids under 6 years of age; Other applications will open in the next few months, according to a Sept. 25 news release from Senator Craig Wilcox.

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Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34's enrollment rank decreases during 2021-22 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 29, 2023

Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 welcomed 2,610 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How many students are enrolled at Emmons School District 33 in 2021-22 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 29, 2023

Enrollment at Emmons School District 33 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Friday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Sept. 29

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 29, 2023

These teams from the Lake County Gazette coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 6:30 p.m.

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Highland Park Housing Commission said Community Partners for Affordable Housing will ask to draw $85,000 in grant funds to buy property

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 29, 2023

Community Partners for Affordable Housing (CPAH) plans to request $85,000 in grant funds from the Highland Park Housing Commission to purchase a property located at 1269 Cavell Avenue. The request will be made on Sept. 4. CPAH has already entered into a contract to buy the single-family attached home from the Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County.

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There were 452 white students enrolled in Gavin School District 37 in 2021-22 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 29, 2023

In Gavin School District 37, 56.6% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Gurnee residents paid 26th-largest sum in June

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 29, 2023

Gurnee residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per municipality in June.

City of Highland Park Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met July 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2023

City of Highland Park Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Friday, July 21

City of Highwood Committee of the Whole met July 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2023

City of Highwood Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, July 18