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News from June 2024

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Attorney General Raoul warns Illinois residents about summer ticket scams

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 21, 2024

Attorney General Kwame Raoul has issued a warning to Illinois residents about the potential for ticket scams as summer events ramp up. In a statement, Raoul emphasized the importance of purchasing tickets from legitimate sources to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes.

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Lake County's universities spent $496,801 on football teams in 2023

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 21, 2024

Lake County's two colleges spent $496,801 on their football teams in 2023, a 74.2% decrease from the previous year.

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District reports Big Hollow School District 38 suspended or expelled students 42 times in a single school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 20, 2024

There were 42 students suspended in Big Hollow School District 38 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Lake Forest podcast host: ‘Joe Reid is our new caucus president’

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 20, 2024

Joe Weiss, Lake Forest podcast host, said the voting was successful. Weiss announced the new caucus leadership on a recent episode of the Lake Forest podcast.

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American Eagle Day raises awareness on protecting endangered species

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 20, 2024

June 20th is a day to honor the national symbol of the United States: the American Eagle. On American Eagle Day, individuals are encouraged to learn more about efforts to protect this endangered species. More information about the bald eagle population in Illinois can be found at: https://www.thecaucusblog.com/…/eagles-thrive-in…

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National American Eagle Day highlights growing eagle population in Illinois

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 20, 2024

The Bald Eagle holds a significant place in American society, being the national animal and bird of the United States, and is prominently featured on the Great Seal of the United States. National American Eagle Day honors this symbol and raises awareness for protecting bald eagles. It also promotes educational outreach and encourages the recovery of their natural environments.

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Illinois 10th Congressional District candidate: 'Celebrating freedom!'

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 20, 2024

Encouraging people to visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture's website and social media to learn the history of the Juneteenth holiday, Illinois 10th Congressional District candidate Jim Carris said, "Celebrating freedom!" He made this statement in a June 19 Facebook post.

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Highland Park ranks 57th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during March

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2024

Highland Park residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 57th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Students at Barrington Community Unit School District 220 suspended or expelled 112 times in a single school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2024

There were 112 students suspended in Barrington Community Unit School District 220 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois State Senator Sally Turner: 'We are greatly disappointed that the people of Logan County have not received any assurances regarding the future of Logan Correctional Center'

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 19, 2024

Senator Sally Turner and Representative Bill Hauter expressed their disappointment in a joint statement, noting that "We are greatly disappointed that the people of Logan County have not received any assurances regarding the future of Logan Correctional Center." Turner made this statement in a June 14 Facebook post.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lake County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 15

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 18, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School District 102 in 2021-22 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 18, 2024

There were 17 students suspended in Aptakisic-Tripp Community Consolidated School District 102 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Village of Deerfield Community Relations Commission met June 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 18, 2024

Village of Deerfield Community Relations Commission met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11.

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Safety tips for extreme heat expected across Illinois

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 18, 2024

High temperatures are expected across Illinois this week. Here are a few tips to stay safe in extreme heat:

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Students suspended or expelled 146 times in a single school year in Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 17, 2024

There were 146 students suspended in Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Schneider votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Bradley Scott Schneider (IL-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

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Jury finds Joey Gonzalez guilty for fatal Gurnee Mills parking lot shooting

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 17, 2024

On Friday, June 14, 2024, a jury trial concluded in the Lake County Courthouse with guilty verdicts on all counts related to a 2021 fatal shooting in the Gurnee Mills parking lot. Joey Gonzalez, 27, was convicted of Second-Degree Murder, a class 1 felony; two counts of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm, a class X felony; three counts of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, a class 1 felony; and one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon by a felon, a class 2 felony.

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District reports Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 suspended or expelled students 366 times in a single school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 16, 2024

There were 366 students suspended in Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Lake County wants public input on Riverwoods Road, Duffy Lane project

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 16, 2024

The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is seeking public input on its plans to improve Riverwoods Road and Duffy Lane in southeastern Lake County. The 3R project's goal is to resurface, restore, and rehabilitate these roads.

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Lake County shares Old McHenry Crossings design, feedback at June 26 meeting

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 16, 2024

The Lake County Division of Transportation will hold a public information meeting on June 26 to share the preferred alternative design for the Old McHenry Crossing Project Study, feedback received, the results of environmental analyses, and more. The meeting will be held from 5-7 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church Gymnasium, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods.