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News from December 2024

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Lake Forest podcast co-host: ‘The caucus should’ be ‘reaching out into their database’ for open positions

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2024

Skoo Walker, a founding and recurring co-host of the Lake Forest Podcast, said that the caucus should use its database to contact those who have served in the past for open positions like "alderman" spots. He said they should reach out directly to those with prior "service experience," but he “bets” this is not being done.

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 21?

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2024

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 21.

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Immigration status of man arrested for shooting at Beach Park home remains unknown due to Illinois Trust Act

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Dec 18, 2024

A 20-year-old Beach Park man, Jesus Machuca-Barragan, has been arrested on charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm after firing multiple shots during an argument at his home on December 5.

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Vernon Township Republicans Chairman: 'Lake County deserves bold leadership, not a carbon copy of Chicago's mistakes'

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

Eric Rinehart's progressive policies have come under scrutiny, with some critics arguing that they prioritize offenders over victims.

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How many DeKalb County students failed their English exams in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

Nearly 8 in 10 DeKalb County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Week ending Dec. 15: No new registered sex offenders living in Stark County

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Stark County in the week ending Dec. 15 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Lake Forest podcast co-host: The caucus ‘should call people who have served in the past'

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

Skoo Walker, a founding and recurring co-host of the Lake Forest Podcast, said the caucus should reach out to those who have "served in the past" and shown interest in filling positions. Host Joe Weiss said his perspective is based on his "background in talking to people" and feedback from the caucus that Walker is wrong.

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Waukegan electoral board to hear objections to Taylor's nomination papers

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

The Municipal Officers' Electoral Board of the City of Waukegan is set to review objections to Ann Taylor's nomination papers for her candidacy as mayor in the upcoming April 1, 2025, consolidated election.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Libertyville School District 70 in 2022-23 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 57.2% of the students in Libertyville School District 70 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Local Government Meetings today in Lake County

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

Lake County Local Government Meetings today.

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Repeat offender Carnell Wesson receives 40-year sentence for weapon charges

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

Carnell Wesson, 31, was sentenced to 40 years in prison by a Lake County judge on December 13, 2024.

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Lake County GOP Chair: IL Dems ‘continue to focus on their far-left social agenda’

By Lake County Gazette News Service | Dec 17, 2024

The chairman of the Lake County Republican Party said the party is laying the groundwork for the 2026 elections while Democrats focus on “their far-left social agenda.”

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Dec. 20?

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Dec. 20.

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Did Rondout School District 72 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 16, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 58.7% of the students in Rondout School District 72 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 new registered sex offender living in Johnson County in week ending Dec. 15

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 16, 2024

Johnson County has one new sex offender registered as living there in the week ending Dec. 15, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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71.1% of Cook County students failed their 2023-24 English exam

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 16, 2024

More than 7 in 10 Cook County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Government events this week in Lake County: Dec. 15-21

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 16, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in Lake County this week.

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Illinois communities celebrate holidays with festive events statewide

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 16, 2024

Towns and cities across Illinois are embracing the holiday spirit with a variety of festive events.

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Dec. 19?

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 16, 2024

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Dec. 19.

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Henderson County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending Dec. 15

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 15, 2024

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Henderson County in the week ending Dec. 15 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.