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News from June 2024

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Lake County deputies, Mundelein Police arrest man threatening with knife

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 13, 2024

Lake County Sheriff's deputies, joined by Mundelein Police officers, successfully de-escalated a situation on Tuesday where a man was threatening neighbors with a knife. Deputies responded to the call at approximately 9:55 a.m. on June 11.

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Q1 Recap: 8 parolees from Lake County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 12, 2024

There were eight offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Lake County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

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Free fishing days in Illinois coincide with Father's Day weekend

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 12, 2024

The 2024 Illinois Free Fishing Days will occur from June 14 to June 17, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day period, anglers can fish without needing a fishing license, salmon stamp, or inland trout stamp.

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Illinois offers free fishing days on Father's Day weekend

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 12, 2024

The 2024 Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration will take place from June 14 to June 17, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day event, anglers can fish without purchasing a fishing license, salmon stamp, or inland trout stamp.

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Bipartisan legislation supports Meals on Wheels in Illinois

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 12, 2024

Bipartisan legislation passed last month helps home-delivered meal providers, like Meals on Wheels, continue to provide nutritious meals to Illinois seniors and those in need at lower costs.

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Q1 Recap: 5 parolees from Lake County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 11, 2024

There were five offenders convicted of homicide living in Lake County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

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Remembering Lauren Beth Gash's birthday: reflections on the career of the lawyer and Congresswoman (June 11)

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 11, 2024

Born on June 11, 1960, in Summit, New Jersey, Lauren Beth Gash emerged into the world amidst the bustling city.

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Illinois Tenth Congressional District Candidate: 'I want to shout out two wonderful behavioral health organizations in #IL10 that are working to support youth, families, and individuals that are...

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 11, 2024

Illinois Tenth Congressional District candidate Jim Carris expressed his support for two behavioral health organizations in the district, emphasizing their efforts to aid individuals struggling with mental health issues and substance use disorders. "I want to shout out two wonderful behavioral health organizations in #IL10 that are working to support youth, families, and individuals that are struggling with mental health issues and substance use disorder by providing resources and public education," Carris stated in a Facebook post on June 9.

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Q1 Recap: 4 parolees from Lake County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 10, 2024

There were four offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in Lake County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

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Democratic supermajority allows third vote to pass tax hike

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 10, 2024

The Democratic supermajority broke their own House Rules during the final hours of session when they allowed lawmakers to vote three times on one piece of legislation to raise taxes. The bill passed on the third vote after failing twice before.

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Lake County Job Fair scheduled for June 12 in Round Lake Beach

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 10, 2024

The Job Center of Lake County will be hosting its next job fair on Wednesday, June 12, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Waukegan City Council censures Turner after graphic image posted on Facebook

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 10, 2024

Waukegan City Council voted to censure Alderperson Keith Turner on a 6-3 vote for posting a graphic image of human remains found in Waukegan on the shore of Lake Michigan to the "Friends of Keith Turner" social media page. The remains are the subject of an ongoing investigation by the Waukegan Police Department and the Lake County Coroner.

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Antique auto restoration shop seeks permission to operate at Waukegan location

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 10, 2024

The owners of M.A.S.S. Holdings are seeking a conditional use permit from the city of Waukegan for property located at 3005 Central Ave., to establish an antique automotive restoration shop. Their application is scheduled to be reviewed at the Waukegan Municipal Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, which has been rescheduled to June 27.

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Partners want S. Thaxter Road property zoned to allow truck repair facility

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 10, 2024

V&I Truck & Trailer Mechanics will request the Waukegan Planning and Zoning Commission to approve a conditional use permit for the property at 525 S. Thaxter Road, Waukegan. The partners intend to operate a semi-truck and trailer repair facility at that location.

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Lake County State's Attorney candidate Mary Cole: 'It is time that we form holistic systems to protect our communities'

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 10, 2024

Lake County State's Attorney candidate Mary Cole stated that Lake County residents, including children, are being affected by fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. She emphasized the need for a new state's attorney to start charging criminals who sell these substances to youth. Cole made this statement on Facebook on June 7.

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Mundelein residents rank 86th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for March

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 9, 2024

Mundelein residents paid $872,585 in sales taxes, ranking 86th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Lake County home prices rose in May 2024 compared to May 2023

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 9, 2024

In May, the median sale price of a home in Lake County rose by $3,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 8.3%.

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Lake County Education: 5,193 multiracial students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 9, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 4.2% of students enrolled in Lake County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Lake County Sheriff's deputies find body after home explosion

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 9, 2024

An adult male's body was recovered from a home explosion that occurred on June 4 in the 23500 block of North Overhill Road in unincorporated Lake Zurich. Lake County Sheriff's deputies responded to the call.

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There were 42 Pacific Islander students enrolled in Lake County districts in 2021-22 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 8, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Lake County school districts identified as Pacific Islander.