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Lake County Gazette

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News from July 2024

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Lake County Special Committee on Broadband met June 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 2, 2024

Lake County Special Committee on Broadband met 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 28.

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Legislation waives permit fees for disabled veterans' home modifications in Illinois

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 2, 2024

SPRINGFIELD - A significant step toward supporting Illinois’ disabled veterans was taken on July 1st as legislation was signed into law to alleviate some of the financial burdens placed on the state’s disabled veterans community. This new law, sponsored by State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) and Representative Stephanie A. Kifowit (D-Aurora), waives permit fees for disabled veterans who need to modify their homes for accessibility.

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Representative McLaughlin tours Brain Health Restoration Illinois in Schaumburg

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 2, 2024

Recently, Representative McLaughlin and interns Kaileigh and Jack toured the offices of Brain Health Restoration Illinois in Schaumburg. They learned about new treatment modalities for depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction. Terry R. Yormark II, Co-Founder, and Alexis Magat, Clinical Manager, provided insights into their approaches to mental health.

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Illinois Department of Natural Resources opens applications for open space development grants

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 2, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept applications for the next round of Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants from July 1 through September 13, closing at 5 p.m.

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Students at Gurnee School District 56 suspended or expelled 331 times in a single school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 1, 2024

There were 331 students suspended in Gurnee School District 56 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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June 2024: 1 new registered sex offender living in Henderson County

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 1, 2024

Henderson County had one new sex offender registered as living there in June 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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How many companies in cities in Lake County received FDA inspections in June?

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Lake County that received an FDA inspection in June, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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1 less attorney practicing law in cities in Lake County in June

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 1, 2024

There was one less active legal license in cities within Lake County in June compared to the previous month.

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Lake County as of June?

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 1, 2024

There were 1,147 lawyers in good standing in cities within Lake County as of June.

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Enrollment Analysis: Am. indian students comprised less than 1% of Lake County County’s student body in 2022-23 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 1, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Lake County County school districts identified as Am. Indian.

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Lake County residents paid 4th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2023

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 1, 2024

Lake County residents paid approximately $81.1 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in 2023.

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3 new registered sex offenders living in Henderson County in Q2

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 1, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are three new registered sex offenders living in Henderson County as of the second quarter of 2024.

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$2.8 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for Lake County

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 1, 2024

In April, Lake County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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There were 144 Am. Indian students enrolled in Lake County County schools in 2021-22 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 1, 2024

In Lake County County schools, 144 Am. Indian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending June 29?

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 1, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Prairie State taxes: Lake Zurich residents rank 94th in total sales taxes paid per municipality for 2023

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 1, 2024

Lake Zurich residents paid approximately $10.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 94th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2023.