Lake County Gazette

A Wisconsin man died after the stolen Lexus GS400 he was driving collided with a GMC Yukon in unincorporated Zion on July 6. The driver and passengers of the Yukon sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Lake County deputies arrested trio on illegally possessing loaded firearms charges

Lake County Sheriff's deputies arrested three individuals for illegally possessing loaded firearms at approximately 11:45 p.m. on July 5. Deputies were responding to the 42400 block of North Route 41, Wadsworth, on a vehicle fire call.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Libertyville School District 70 in 2021-22 school year?

There were four students suspended in Libertyville School District 70 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending July 6?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Tower Lakes breaks ground on new municipal hall and community center

After many years of planning and hard work, Tower Lakes celebrated the groundbreaking of its new municipal hall and community center. The event marked a significant milestone for the village, which is also celebrating 100 years of being known as Tower Lakes this year.

Students suspended or expelled 113 times in a single school year in Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95

There were 113 students suspended in Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Waukegan amends ordinance governing mobile food vendors

Concerns raised by council members, the Waukegan Police Department, and the city's Code Inspection staff have led to changes in the Mobile Food Vendor ordinance, which now regulates food payments and loud music.

Waukegan City Council hires retired mayor for development advice

The Waukegan City Council has approved a professional services agreement with Emerging Communities Development LLC for development advisory services. Retired Kenosha Mayor John Antaramian will provide these services.

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Buffalo Grove Police step up speeding patrols in July

Buffalo Grove motorists can expect increased patrols watching for speeding and other traffic violations during July. This initiative is part of a partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Lake County in week ending July 6?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Mundelein residents rank 83rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2023

Mundelein residents paid just over $11.9 million in sales taxes, ranking 83rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2023.

District reports Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 suspended or expelled students 62 times in a single school year

There were 62 students suspended in Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

Lake Forest Graduate School of Management in Lake Forest, Illinois, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

Lake County Gazette area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Lake County Gazette coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Libertyville ranks 58th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2023

Libertyville residents paid approximately $16.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 58th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2023.

Week ending June 29: Lake County home sales

There were 212 reported residential sales in Lake County in the week ending June 29, according to BlockShopper.com.

City of Lake Forest Public Works Committee met July 1

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 6, 2024

City of Lake Forest Public Works Committee met 5:20 p.m. Monday, July 1.

Carris on pro-Palestinian protests in Highland Park: 'I stand with Brad Schneider'

Illinois 10th Congressional Candidate Jim Carris stated that while he and Congressman Brad Schneider disagree on many issues, they concur that "there is no place for this type of behavior" in relation to an incident near Schneider's home. He made the statement in a June 28 Facebook post.

Illinois adopts first official state flag in 1915