Lake County Gazette

The Village of Round Lake in Lake County has opened the Frontline Care Center, a facility dedicated to supporting veterans, first responders, and their families.

61.6% of Bannockburn School District 106 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 61.6% of the students in Bannockburn School District 106 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Lake County in week ending Dec. 7?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Week ending Dec. 8: No new registered sex offenders living in Stark County

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Stark County in the week ending Dec. 8, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 14?

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Eligible Highland Park elderly, disabled residents can get help shoveling snow

Low-income elderly and disabled residents of Highland Park can receive assistance from the city's volunteer snow shoveling program to clear snow at their residences.

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Buffalo Grove Police Department assessed for accreditation

The Buffalo Grove Police Department is undergoing a process to renew its accreditation, with an assessment team on site from December 9 to 12.

Lake County Board keeps Hart as its chair

Seven Lake County Board members, reelected in the November 5 General Elections, were officially sworn into office on December 2.

Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 62.5% of the students in Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Lake County homeowners may get flood insurance costs cut 20%

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program may enable property owners in unincorporated Lake County to save an average of $241 on their flood insurance policies.

Lake County called home by 2 new registered sex offenders in week ending Dec. 8

There are two new registered sex offenders living in Lake County in the week ending Dec. 8, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Fire station grants available for Illinois departments

Local fire departments in Illinois have the opportunity to apply for a share of $5 million in grant funding.

Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Dec. 13?

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Dec. 13.

62.9% of Barrington Community Unit School District 220 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 62.9% of the students in Barrington Community Unit School District 220 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Mundelein ranks 77th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

Mundelein residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 77th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

City of Highland Park Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet December 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 9, 2024

City of Highland Park Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, December 12

2 new registered sex offenders living in Jackson County in week ending Dec. 8

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are two new registered sex offenders living in Jackson County as of the week ending Dec. 8.

International Anti-Corruption Day highlights global efforts against unethical practices

International Anti-Corruption Day, established by the United Nations in 2003, marks the adoption of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), the only legally binding international instrument to combat corruption. It falls annually on Dec. 9.

Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Dec. 12?

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Dec. 12.

Waukegan Police stop Beach Park man after gunfire outside home