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News from May 2024

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Village of Deerfield Plan Commission met May 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 29, 2024

Village of Deerfield Plan Commission met 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23.

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Rep. McLaughlin criticizes Democratic spending plan amid concerns over fiscal responsibility

By Lake County Gazette | May 29, 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 passed the annual budget well after midnight on Wednesday morning.

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Rep. Weber calls for property tax relief before session ends

By Lake County Gazette | May 29, 2024

Speaking on the House floor, Rep. Tom Weber objected to legislation, House Bill 4582, to increase state bonding authority by $8 billion while the state legislature has still failed to provide tax relief.

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Rep. Weber criticizes record-breaking Illinois state budget

By Lake County Gazette | May 29, 2024

Following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget in the Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) released a statement criticizing the budget's size and implications.

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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 10% of Lake County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By Lake County Gazette | May 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 10% of students enrolled in Lake County school districts identified as Asian.

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House adopts resolution honoring Illinois D-Day paratroopers

By Lake County Gazette | May 26, 2024

Speaking on the House floor, Rep. Weber led the House in the adoption of House Resolution 763 to declare June 6-7 as Eternal Heroes Memorial Days in memory of the Illinois Raveno Boys. The Raveno Boys were elite paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division whose heroic actions on D-Day helped ensure the Allied landing was a success.

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Illinois Republican Candidate: ‘I'm seeing a perspective of voters’

By Lake County Gazette | May 25, 2024

Jim Carris, Illinois 10th District Republican Candidate, said he sees renewed energy and motivation among voters, including independents and moderate Democrats, driven by economic issues and the need for change. Carris was on a recent episode of the Lake Forest podcast.

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Lake County Education: 323 Am. Indian students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By Lake County Gazette | May 25, 2024

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

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Village of Deerfield Greenhouse Gas Working Group met April 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2024

Village of Deerfield Greenhouse Gas Working Group met Thursday, April 25

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Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2024

Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees met Monday, May 20

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Village of Beach Park Village Board met May 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2024

Village of Beach Park Village Board met Thursday, May 23

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Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met May 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2024

Village of Antioch Board of Trustees met Friday, May 24

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Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals met May 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2024

Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, May 23

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Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2024

Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council met Tuesday, May 21

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City of Zion City Council met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2024

City of Zion City Council met Tuesday, May 21

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City of North Chicago City Council met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2024

City of North Chicago City Council met Monday, May 20

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City of Lake Forest Historic Preservation Commission met May 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2024

City of Lake Forest Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, May 22

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City of Highwood Firefighter's Pension Fund Board of Trustees met May 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2024

City of Highwood Firefighter's Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Wednesday, May 22

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City of Highland Park Plan and Design Commission met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2024

City of Highland Park Plan and Design Commission met Tuesday, May 21

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Illinois Republican Candidate: ‘We need the incentive-based motivations’ for property owners to save on taxes

By Lake County Gazette | May 24, 2024

Jim Carris, Illinois 10th District Republican Candidate, said there's a need for incentive-based motivations to help property owners save on real estate taxes and provide tax breaks for business owners starting new ventures. Carris was on a recent episode of the Lake Forest podcast.