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News from May 2024

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending May 25?

By Lake County Gazette | May 31, 2024

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

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Lake County to consider 911, dispatch services consolidation

By Lake County Gazette | May 31, 2024

Lake County Board meetings this week advanced a vote scheduled for June 11 by the full board on measures to consolidate 911 and emergency dispatch services. The board would become a founding member of two new agencies.

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Forgery leads to suspension of permits for Anchor Pointe Marina

By Lake County Gazette | May 31, 2024

The Fox Waterway Agency suspended the commercial use permits for Anchor Pointe Marina and arrested an agent of the marina on a forgery charge on May 29 following a paperwork scam. The Lake County Sheriff's Office warned anyone with an upcoming reservation that the marina cannot rent watercraft on the Chain O'Lakes.

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'It’s Insane': Four DUIs and a death later, illegal immigrant remains in the country

By W.J. Kennedy | May 31, 2024

On May 11, an illegal immigrant walked out of the Stateville prison into a work release program

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14.9% of Lake County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

Lake County universities had 14.9% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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In Memoriam: Corinne Wood remembered on her birthday (May 28)

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

Corinne Gieseke Wood was born on May 28, 1954, in Barrington, IL, to a loving family.

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This week in Lake County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (May 26-June 1)

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

This week in Lake County history.

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Home sales in Lake County in week ending May 18

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

There were 161 reported residential sales in Lake County in the week ending May 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Lake County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

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

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Lake Zurich residents rank 94th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for February

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

Lake Zurich residents paid $809,524 in sales taxes, ranking 94th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

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Vernon Hills responsible for 41st-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during February

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

Vernon Hills residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per municipality in February.

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Lake Forest makes winter road preparations

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

The Lake Forest Public Works Department has made preparations for the upcoming winter with the purchase of road salt, despite summer being only a few weeks away. The Lake Forest City Council approved the acquisition of 1,920 tons of road salt for $162,183 at its May 20 meeting.

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Missed problems add $10,330 to Deerpath Golf Course restoration project

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

Contractors found additional work was needed to make repairs in the Deerpath Golf Course restoration project, adding more than $10,000 to the original contract. The Lake Forest City Council approved the change order during its May 20 meeting.

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State will reimburse Lake Forest for $250,000 spent on police vehicles

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

The City of Lake Forest will spend $250,000 to buy up to six used police department vehicles before being reimbursed by a state grant. The city will enter the grant agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

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Kirk and Dold endorse Jim Carris for Congress

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

Lake Forest, IL – The Carris for Congress campaign announced today the endorsement of Jim Carris (R-Lake Forest) by former Senator Mark Kirk and former Congressman Bob Dold.

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Rep. McLaughlin criticizes FY 2025 budget passed by Illinois Democrats

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) issued a statement following the passage of a Democrats-only spending plan for Fiscal Year 2025. Lawmakers approved the annual budget well after midnight on Wednesday morning.

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USDA reports positive crop progress and conditions in Illinois

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

The USDA has released its latest report on crop conditions and progress in Illinois. According to the report, the state's corn planting is nearly complete, with 98% of the crop now in the ground. This marks a significant advancement from last week’s 90%.

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TJ Schuyler, former Antioch Community High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

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Joe Shapiro, former Glenbrook South High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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Adam Pottinger, former Deerfield High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Illinois Fighting Illini.