Lake County Gazette

Park Street stage in Mundelein hosts 'Midsummer Night's Dream'

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 9, 2024

The Park Street stage in Mundelein will host Summer Shakespeare Shorts performing "A Midsummer Night's Dream" this weekend. Ten teens will play all the parts.

Waukegan awards bid to remove contaminated soil from former Fansteel site

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 9, 2024

Waukegan City Council approved a $225,200 bid for brownfield cleanup at the former Fansteel site at 802 S. Market Street. The bid was awarded during the council's August 5 meeting.

Pedestrian dies after traffic crash Wednesday night in Wauconda

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 9, 2024

A fatal crash involving a pedestrian in unincorporated Wauconda on the night of August 7 is under investigation by Lake County Sheriff's Traffic Crash Investigators. The male pedestrian was crossing Route 12.

Illinois communities celebrate National Night Out, strengthening ties with law enforcement

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 9, 2024

Each August, more than 175 Illinois communities participate in National Night Out, a program initiated in 1984 to connect Neighborhood Watch and Law Enforcement organizations with local residents. On this night, neighborhoods host various community events including block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, safety demonstrations, seminars, youth events, and visits from emergency personnel. The initiative aims to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and communities.

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 8, 2024

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in Lake Forest, Illinois, still requires students to have “COVID” mRNA injections to attend their classes.

Student body in Lake County universities comprised mostly of Hispanic students in 2022-23 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 8, 2024

Enrollment data for the six universities in Lake County revealed Hispanic was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 8, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lake County in week ending Aug. 3

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 7, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Lake County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Lake Forest College continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 7, 2024

Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

Did Lake County students fail or pass their 2022-23 mathematics tests?

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 6, 2024

Of the 49,362 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 67% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

3 fewer attorneys practicing law in cities in Lake County in July

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 6, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Lake County in July decreased in comparison to the previous month.

From DuPage Policy Journal

DeVore, Del Mar featured speakers at 'Concerned Parents' fundraiser

By DuPage Policy Journal | 5 months ago

A downstate attorney who successfully argued for the end of mandatory masking in Illinois public schools will be a featured speaker at a "Concerned Parents Illinois" fundraiser next month.

Rep. Tom Weber's staff announces traveling office hours

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 5, 2024

Representative Tom Weber’s staff will be available to meet with constituents to answer questions and provide assistance with state issues, programs, and services. Walk-ins are encouraged, and no appointment is necessary.

Warren County called home by no new registered sex offenders as of July 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 4, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were no new registered sex offenders living in Warren County in July 2024.

Libertyville residents rank 56th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for May

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 4, 2024

Libertyville residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

City of Highland Park Human Relations Advisory Group met August 1

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 4, 2024

City of Highland Park Human Relations Advisory Group met 5 p.m. Thursday, August 1.

Waukegan to refine its graffiti removal ordinance

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2024

The Waukegan City Council will amend its ordinance on August 5, which requires the city to remove graffiti from private property at the property owner's request. The amendment addresses questions and concerns raised by Public Works staff regarding the ordinance approved on January 16.

Waukegan plans to ban helium balloon sales

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2024

The Waukegan City Council plans to ban the sale or distribution of balloons inflated with helium or other lighter-than-air substances to protect the city's environment and Lake Michigan during its August 5 meeting. Alderperson Lynn Florian proposed the ban.

Home sales during week ending July 27 in Lake County

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2024

There were 211 reported residential sales in Lake County in the week ending July 27, according to BlockShopper.com.