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News from March 2024

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Traveling Office Hours with Representative Tom Weber's Staff at Lake Villa Library

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 5, 2024

Representative Tom Weber’s staff will be available to meet with you to answer your questions and provide assistance with state issues, programs, and services. This traveling office hours session will take place on Wednesday, March 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Lake Villa Library, located at 140 N Munn Rd, Lindenhurst, IL 60046.Walk-ins are encouraged, and no appointment is necessary for this event. Individuals are welcome to drop by and seek help and information from the representative's staff.For any inquiries or further information, please contact the event organizers...

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Test expectations: How many Rondout School District 72 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 5, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 38.5% of Rondout School District 72 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Buffalo Grove Fire Chief Baker retires in July with Kane as his successor

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 4, 2024

Fire Chief Mike Baker announced his retirement from the Buffalo Grove Fire Department on July 14, with Deputy Chief Larry Kane chosen as his successor, assuming the position the following day.

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Mundelein school districts help displaced apartment residents

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 4, 2024

Representatives from the local school district are currently gathering gift cards to assist residents who have been displaced due to a partial roof collapse at a nearby apartment building. Donations of non-perishable foods and toiletry items are also being accepted.

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McLaughlin Hosts Press Conference with Local Mayors

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 4, 2024

State Representative Martin McLaughlin, alongside a group of suburban leaders, spoke out against Governor J.B. Pritzker's proposal to eliminate the state's 1% grocery tax. The leaders expressed concerns that such a move would strip their communities of essential funding for public safety, roads, and various services. McLaughlin, a Republican and former village president of Barrington Hills, emphasized the significance of the grocery tax revenue for local programs, stating, "The grocery tax receipts never actually get to the governor’s desk, or to Springfield. They remain in...

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Did Zion Elementary School District 6 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 4, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 3.6% of Zion Elementary School District 6 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Vernon Hills residents paid 41st-largest sum in December 2023

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 4, 2024

Vernon Hills residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per municipality in December 2023.

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Thrive of Lake County: 1-star nursing home in Lake County

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 4, 2024

Thrive of Lake County was one of the 22 for-profit facility nursing homes in Lake County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

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Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees met Feb. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 4, 2024

Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees met Monday, Feb. 5

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City of Zion City Council met Feb. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 4, 2024

City of Zion City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 6

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City of Lake Forest City Council met Feb. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 4, 2024

City of Lake Forest City Council met Monday, Feb. 5

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City of Highwood Committee of the Whole met Feb. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 4, 2024

City of Highwood Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Feb. 6

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City of Highwood City Council met Feb. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 4, 2024

City of Highwood City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 6

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Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee met Feb. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 4, 2024

Lake County Public Works and Transportation Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 28

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Lake County Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee met Feb. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 4, 2024

Lake County Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 28

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Lake County Law and Judicial Committee met Feb. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 4, 2024

Lake County Law and Judicial Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 27

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Lake County Health and Community Services Committee met Feb. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 4, 2024

Lake County Health and Community Services Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 27

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Lake County Board of Health met Feb. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 4, 2024

Lake County Board of Health met Wednesday, Feb. 28

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City of Highland Park City Council met Feb. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 4, 2024

City of Highland Park City Council met Monday, Feb. 26

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Test expectations: How many Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 4, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 39.7% of Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.