Lake County Gazette

Q3 2023 Recap: 17 parolees from Lake County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 11, 2023

There were 17 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Lake County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

From McHenry Times

Evans, candidate for the 11th Congressional District, endorsed by Campton Hills Village President Barbara Wojnicki

By McHenry Times | 1 year ago

Jerry Evans, a candidate for the 11th Congressional District, recently announced the endorsement of Barbara Wojnicki, the incumbent Campton Hills Village President. This development is seen as significant for Evans' campaign, given Wojnicki's prominent standing in local politics.

$5.7 million in County Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Lake County

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 11, 2023

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

City of Highland Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Nov. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 11, 2023

City of Highland Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 7

City of Highwood City Council met Nov. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 11, 2023

City of Highwood City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 7

Waukegan CDBG office needs local stakeholders to help in planning

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 11, 2023

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) office in Waukegan is currently seeking applicants to serve on its Stakeholder Participation Panel. The panel's purpose is to ensure representation of various neighborhoods and issues during the planning process.

Waukegan may increase taxicab fares to match other cities

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 11, 2023

Waukegan Alderperson Michael P. Donnenwirth has proposed a revision of the city's taxicab fares to align with those of neighboring communities. The primary aim of this increase is to enable taxicab drivers to turn a profit and sustain their businesses within the city.

Florian wants plastic bags, Styrofoam container ban in Waukegan

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 10, 2023

Alderperson Lynn Florian has proposed a ban or tax on single-use plastic bags, and the prohibition of Styrofoam containers and cups by retailers, restaurants, and food stores in Waukegan. The proposal was set to be discussed by the Waukegan Special Committee of the Whole on Monday.

Felix wants Waukegan City Council to bring back a Public Safety Committee

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 10, 2023

Waukegan Alderperson Victor M. Felix has proposed the reestablishment of a Public Safety Committee for the City Council, which would join five other existing committees. This proposal was presented at a Special Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday.

Waukegan mayor wants to ban licensed tobacco retailers from selling hemp, THC, and Kratom

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 10, 2023

Mayor Ann B. Taylor of Waukegan has proposed a ban on the sale of unregulated hemp, THC, and Kratom products by businesses licensed to sell tobacco products. The proposal was set to be discussed by the Waukegan City Council Special Committee of the Whole on Monday.

Q3 2023 Recap: 8 parolees from Lake County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 10, 2023

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

On Saturday, December 9, Indian Trail High School standout Mariah Smith competed in NJCAA game

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 10, 2023

The Lake County Lancers lost 62-76 in their NJCAA game against the Kankakee Cavaliers on Saturday, December 9.

On Saturday, December 9, former Grayslake North High School standout Kayla Keaskowski’s college team lost in an NJCAA game

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 10, 2023

The Lake County Lancers lost 62-76 in their NJCAA game against the Kankakee Cavaliers on Saturday, December 9.

Prairie Central High School standouts Chloe Sisco and Mariya Sisco’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Saturday, December 9

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 10, 2023

The Lake County Lancers lost 62-76 in their NJCAA game against the Kankakee Cavaliers on Saturday, December 9.

Home School standout Ruth Foskett’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Saturday, December 9

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 10, 2023

The Lake County Lancers lost 62-76 in their NJCAA game against the Kankakee Cavaliers on Saturday, December 9.

Camiria Sardin and Sydni Hill, former Case High School standouts, played on Saturday, December 9 in NJCAA game

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 10, 2023

The Lake County Lancers lost 62-76 in their NJCAA game against the Kankakee Cavaliers on Saturday, December 9.

On Saturday, December 9, St. Catherine's High School standout Kennedee Clark competed in NJCAA game

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 10, 2023

The Lake County Lancers lost 62-76 in their NJCAA game against the Kankakee Cavaliers on Saturday, December 9.

Grant Community High School standout Jory Mendoza’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Saturday, December 9

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 10, 2023

The game took place in Kankakee, Illinois.

Helen Snetsinger, former Westlake Christian Academy standout, played on Saturday, December 9 in NJCAA game

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 10, 2023

The Lake County Lancers lost 62-76 in their NJCAA game against the Kankakee Cavaliers on Saturday, December 9.

Which former Lake County area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11?

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 9, 2023

These former Lake County area high school standouts' college teams will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11.