August, 2024 Stories | Lake County Gazette

$3.3 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collected in May for Lake County

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 2, 2024

In May, Lake County saw a decrease in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Lake County judge detains defendant in child pornography case

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 2, 2024

A Lake County judge has granted the State’s petition to detain Jose Real, 52, who faces three counts of child pornography, a class 2 felony. Real was arrested on July 31 following an investigation by Lake County Sheriff’s detectives, which revealed he had been downloading and possessing child pornography.

Tips for ensuring child safety around water

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 2, 2024

Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4. Most drownings result from inadequate supervision when a caregiver becomes distracted by a phone, doorbell, or other children.

Grayslake man charged with child porn possession in home used for child daycare

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 2, 2024

Lake County Sheriff's detectives have arrested a Grayslake man for possessing hundreds of videos and images of child pornography. A family member of the suspect runs an in-house child daycare.

Lake County Sheriff's employees save Gurnee man's life

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 2, 2024

Employees of the Lake County Sheriff's Office saved the life of a man who was attempting self-harm on August 31 in unincorporated Gurnee. 911 Emergency Telecommunicators received a call from the man's wife at approximately 10:30 p.m.

Lake County taxpayers give $2.8 million in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 1, 2024

In May, Lake County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Lake County houses 15 new registered sex offenders as of July 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 1, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were 15 new registered sex offenders living in Lake County in July 2024.

Illinois honors legacy of Illini Supersweet corn

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 1, 2024

In Urbana, on the University of Illinois campus, a historical marker commemorates a significant milestone in agricultural history. The marker reads: “In 1953, John R. Laughnan discovered that kernels of mutant corn were ‘unusually sweet.’ Within eight years, Laughnan had developed the ‘Illini Supersweet’ hybrid that revolutionized the sweet corn industry. Supersweet, now a dominant variety internationally, is higher in protein and lower in calories than conventional sweet corn.”