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Jim Carris releases video detailing childhood hostage experience

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 4, 2024

Jim Carris, an independent business leader running for Illinois’ 10th Congressional District, has released a new video detailing his experience of being hijacked and held hostage as a young boy by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP), a subset of the PLO.

Illinois must address looming fiscal cliff

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 4, 2024

Decades of fiscal mismanagement by the majority party have put our state at a serious disadvantage. We need to rein in Democrats’ out-of-control spending and adopt a responsible, transparent budgeting process to get Illinois on the best path forward.

Senators partner with IL Tollway for new IPASS sticker system

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 4, 2024

State Senators Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) and Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) are collaborating with the Illinois Tollway to assist motorists in updating their IPASS technology from plastic transponders to new stickers. The event is scheduled for September 9 in Algonquin.

Illinois announces tax credits for parents and educators

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 4, 2024

With students back in the classroom and a new school year underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding eligible taxpayers that they may claim back-to-school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2024 individual income tax returns.

Illinois Fire Marshal opens applications for small equipment grants

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 4, 2024

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. All interested departments should send an application to OSFM electronically or postmarked no later than October 1, 2024.

Local Government Meetings today in Lake County

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 3, 2024

Lake County Local Government Meetings today.

Lake County residents paid 4th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during June

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 3, 2024

Lake County residents paid $7.4 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in June.

Government events this week in Lake County: Sept. 1-7

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 3, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in Lake County this week.

Registered sex offenders: no new new living in Stark County as of August 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 3, 2024

There were no new registered sex offenders living in Stark County in August, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending Aug. 24?

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 3, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Mundelein Planning and Zoning Commission considers Townline Road parking variance

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 3, 2024

The Village of Mundelein Planning and Zoning Commission's agenda stated that commissioners will consider Advantage Material Handling's request for a recommendation to approve a permit and variance from the minimum parking requirements at its September 4 meeting.

Waukegan seeks $600,000 grant to renovate Jack Benny Plaza

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 3, 2024

Waukegan City Engineer Jesus Alquicira will ask the City Council to approve a $600,000 grant application to renovate and transform the Jack Benny Plaza. The council and its Community Development Committee will hear the proposal during meetings on September 3.

Waukegan to work with Port District, RTA on property development

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 3, 2024

The Waukegan City Council will consider forming a development panel with the Waukegan Port District and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to discuss the development of parcels of property owned by the district located in the city. The council will hear the proposal on Tuesday.

Entertainment events this week in Lake County: Sept. 1-7

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 3, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Lake County this week.

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Lake County begins hydrant flushing Sept. 9

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 3, 2024

Lake County Public Works will begin its semi-annual hydrant flushing program on Sept. 9, weather permitting. The anticipated completion date is Oct. 25.

Lake County Sheriff's Office teams collaborate to apprehend violent suspect

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 3, 2024

A violent suspect was apprehended through collaboration by the Lake County Sheriff's Telecommunicators, deputies, and canine teams after receiving a call at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Aug. 30. Deputies responded to a residence in the 24800 block of West Crabtree Lane, Ingleside.