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Lake County Gazette

Monday, December 23, 2024

News from June 2024

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Sen. Sally Turner: 'The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) has officially announced the date and location for the public meeting on the proposed closure of Logan Correctional...

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 5, 2024

Sen. Sally Turner announced, "The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) has officially announced the date and location for the public meeting on the proposed closure of Logan Correctional Center." Turner, who was re-elected to the Senate in 2022, stated, "The meeting will take place on Thursday, June 13 at 5 p.m. at Lincoln Junior High School."

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Lake County deputies de-escalate situation involving armed man

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 4, 2024

Lake County Sheriff's deputies deescalated a tense situation in Wauconda involving a man who had a firearm and was threatening self-harm. The deputies responded to a call at 5 p.m. on June 3.

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1 new registered sex offender living in Stark County as of May 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 4, 2024

There was one new registered sex offender living in Stark County in May, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Gurnee residents paid 34th-largest sum in March

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 4, 2024

Gurnee residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 34th highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Lake County residents pay $302,147 in County Sales Tax in March

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 4, 2024

In March, Lake County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Tips to avoid harmful algal blooms during summer activities

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 4, 2024

This summer, caution is advised when spending time on or in waterways due to the potential presence of harmful algal (cyanobacteria) blooms in any body of water.

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Lake County taxpayers give $2.2 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in March

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 4, 2024

In March, Lake County saw a decrease in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Lake County responsible for 6th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 4, 2024

Lake County residents paid $4.2 million in sales taxes, the sixth highest total paid per county in March.

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10th Congressional candidate Carris: ‘Congress needs to prioritize comprehensive immigration reform immediately’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Jun 4, 2024

10th Congressional candidate Jim Carris has returned from a poignant visit to the country’s southern border, where he witnessed firsthand the harrowing realities of the ongoing immigration crisis.

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Vernon Hills responsible for 43rd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 4, 2024

Vernon Hills residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per municipality in March.

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The Registry shows 1 new sex offender living in Henderson County as of May 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 3, 2024

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

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Representative Tom Weber's staff to hold traveling office hours in Lindenhurst

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 3, 2024

Representative Tom Weber’s staff will be available to meet with constituents to answer questions and provide assistance with state issues, programs, and services. Walk-ins are encouraged, and no appointment is necessary.

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Senator McConchie criticizes governor's $53 billion budget proposal

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 3, 2024

State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) issued a statement on June 3, 2024, after voting against Governor Pritzker’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which amounts to over $53 billion.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Lake County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 3, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 33.8% of students enrolled in Lake County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals met May 29

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 3, 2024

Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals met 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 29.

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Lake County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 3, 2024

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

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$1.7 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Lake County

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 3, 2024

In March, Lake County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Warren County called home by 2 new registered sex offenders as of May 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 2, 2024

Warren County had two new sex offenders registered as living there in May 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Week ending May 25: Lake County home sales

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 2, 2024

There were 120 reported residential sales in Lake County in the week ending May 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on regular gas in cities in Lake County in week ending May 25?

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.