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News from February 2024

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City of Lake Forest Public Works Committee met Feb. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 5, 2024

City of Lake Forest Public Works Committee met Monday, Feb. 5

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City of Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals met Feb. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 5, 2024

City of Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Feb. 1

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City of Highland Park City Council met Jan. 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 5, 2024

City of Highland Park City Council met Monday, Jan. 29

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central SW Village of Buffalo Grove: Precinct Vernon 290

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 5, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 646 voters in Central SW Village of Buffalo Grove: Precinct Vernon 290 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Northeastern Village of Wauconda: Precinct Fremont 112

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 5, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 722 voters in Northeastern Village of Wauconda: Precinct Fremont 112 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Eastern City of Zion: Precinct Zion 425 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 5, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 566 voters in Eastern City of Zion: Precinct Zion 425 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Round Lake Park’s Lucassen says municipality does not ‘have any means to take care of migrants, no housing, etc.’

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 5, 2024

Mayor Linda Lucassen of the Village of Round Lake Park has clarified the community's stance on illegal immigrants, stating that the village currently lacks the necessary ordinances and resources to accommodate migrants. This statement comes in response to regional appeals for support in managing the ongoing crisis related to illegal immigration.

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How did Central NW City of Highland Park: Precinct West Deerfield 402 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 5, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 473 voters in Central NW City of Highland Park: Precinct West Deerfield 402 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Test expectations: How many Grayslake Consolidated Community School District 46 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 5, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 71.5% of Grayslake Consolidated Community School District 46 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Village of Green Oaks’ Goodman: ‘The Village has not adopted a policy to deal with the migrant issues’

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 5, 2024

In response to the growing concerns surrounding illegal immigrant issues, Julie Goodman of the Village of Green Oaks’s Administrative Office recently addressed the community’s readiness and collaboration with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Goodman said the Village of Green Oaks, due to its small size and transportation limitations, has no concerns that illegal immigrants may be dropped or housed in the municipality.

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Rep. Weber Joins the Capitol Crimes Podcast to Discuss AJ Freund and DCFS Reform

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 5, 2024

In a recent episode of the Capitol Crimes podcast, State Rep. Tom Weber joined host Dean Abbott to shed light on the tragic case of Andrew "AJ" Freund and the urgent need for reform within the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). The murder of AJ, a five-year-old boy, shocked the community and exposed the failures of the agency tasked with protecting vulnerable children.Weber delved into the heartbreaking story of AJ's abuse, torture, and ultimate murder at the hands of his own parents. He emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, "When it’s...

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Illinois Faces Challenges with Migrant Crisis, Racketeering Trial, Budget Cuts, and Closure of Private Schools

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 5, 2024

Illinois is grappling with several significant issues including the migrant crisis, a racketeering trial, proposed budget cuts, and the closure of private schools. Governor Pritzker's handling of these challenges has drawn criticism from various quarters.Firstly, the state is dealing with an influx of migrants seeking asylum, with Chicago alone receiving nearly 30,000 individuals and families since August 2022. In response, the Governor's office has announced plans to allocate taxpayer dollars to support the needs of these migrants. According to Senator McConchie, the...

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Learn 9 in Waukegan: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 5, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 27.1% of Learn 9 in Waukegan students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Western Village of Gurnee: Precinct Warren 314

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 5, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Lake County Gazette analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 767 voters in Western Village of Gurnee: Precinct Warren 314 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole met January 29

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 5, 2024

City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole met 5:30 p.m. Monday, January 29.

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Mundelein considers Belle Tire proposal on S. Lake Street

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 4, 2024

Belle Tire is set to present a proposal for the construction of a 9,800-square-foot, one-story tire facility at 2025-2035 S. Lake Street. The property was previously the site of Vernon Apartments until its demolition in 2011.

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Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission considers new location for community center

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 4, 2024

The Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission is set to review a conditional use permit application that could potentially allow Club Apaseo el Alto to establish a noncommercial community center at the site previously occupied by Office Plus.

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Village of Gurnee votes to regulate buses of migrants

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 4, 2024

The Village of Gurnee Board, located in the suburbs of Chicago, has passed an ordinance to regulate buses transporting migrants to the village. This decision follows a series of issues faced by surrounding towns where groups of passengers have been left stranded by buses. Mayor Tom Hood explained that while this specific issue has not yet occurred in Gurnee, the board is taking preemptive measures.

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City of Lake Forest crews have begun pruning trees on the parkways and the work will continue throughout the winter

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 4, 2024

Tree pruning operations have commenced on the parkways of Lake Forest.

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Early voting begins March 4 at Lake Forest City Hall

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 4, 2024

Lake County is set to commence early voting next month, with Lake Forest's City Hall serving as the polling site for all county voters. However, it should be noted that City Hall will not function as a polling place on the actual election day.