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Lake County Gazette

Monday, December 23, 2024

News from July 2024

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Illinois senator announces new law aiding disabled veterans

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 3, 2024

As the holiday weekend approaches, Illinois State Senator Dan McConchie extends his wishes for a Happy 4th of July. "I hope you and your family are able to partake in some of the many parades, festivals, and fireworks happening in our area," he stated. He also mentioned his attendance at the Hawthorn Woods fireworks event at Hawthorn Woods Community Park.

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Lake County Sheriff campaign to cut fatalities on the water

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 3, 2024

The Lake County Sheriff's Office will participate in the annual Operation Dry Water campaign to reduce alcohol and drug-related incidents and fatalities on the water. The campaign runs from July 4-8.

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District reports Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 suspended or expelled students 44 times in a single school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 3, 2024

There were 44 students suspended in Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Lake County residents pay $454,017 in County Sales Tax in April

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 3, 2024

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

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Chicago man arrested after mass shooting threat for Lake County Courthouse

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 2, 2024

A Chicago man previously convicted of making a terrorist threat was arrested after threatening a military-style mass shooting at the Lake County Courthouse. The suspect was arrested by Chicago Police on June 27, two weeks after making the threat.

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Lake County County Education: 11,394 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 2, 2024

In Lake County County schools, 11,394 Asian students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lake County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 29

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 2, 2024

The only price of regular 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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1,915 lawyers in good standing in cities within Lake County as of Q2

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 2, 2024

There were 1,915 lawyers in good standing in cities within Lake County as of the second quarter of 2024.

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Registered sex offenders: no new new living in Warren County as of June 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 2, 2024

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

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Chicago Jewish Alliance: 'Wake up people, they are coming for Jews'

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 2, 2024

The Chicago Jewish Alliance is warning residents after protest in Highland Park outside U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider's (R-IL) house led by pro-Palestine protestors required police disbursement.

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Lake County collects $3.4 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in April

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 2, 2024

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Lake County in week ending June 29?

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 2, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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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.