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News from July 2024

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Students suspended or expelled 49 times in a single school year in Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 3, 2024

There were 49 students suspended in Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Highland Park

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 3, 2024

A mosquito "pool" — a batch of mosquitoes — tested positive for West Nile virus from a June 12 sample in Highland Park. This was the first confirmed indicator of West Nile virus in Lake County in 2024.

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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 3, 2024

The only price of E85 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 sales taxes: Lake County residents paid 4th-largest sum in April

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 3, 2024

Lake County residents paid $6.6 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in April.

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Q2: 3 new registered sex offenders living in Warren County

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 3, 2024

There are three new registered sex offenders living in Warren County as of the second quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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IDPH expands high-risk ZIP code list for mandatory lead testing

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 3, 2024

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has announced an expanded list of high-risk ZIP codes, increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure in children residing within those areas. This year, 148 new ZIP codes, representing parts of 60 Illinois counties, have been added to the list, bringing the total number of high-risk ZIP codes to nearly 1,200.

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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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Sangamon County called home by 49 new registered sex offenders in Q2

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 2, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are 49 new registered sex offenders living in Sangamon County as of the second quarter of 2024.

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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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Highland Park residents paid 48th-largest sum in sales taxes per municipality in Illinois during 2023

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 2, 2024

Highland Park residents paid just under $18.1 million in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per municipality in 2023.

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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.