Lake County Gazette

Lake Zurich residents rank 90th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for June

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 14, 2024

Lake Zurich residents paid $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 90th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

Lake County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 14, 2024

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

Recent Lake County home sales in week ending Sept. 7

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 14, 2024

There were 170 reported residential sales in Lake County in the week ending Sept. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

Analysis: Bannockburn School District 106 administrators rank 9th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 14, 2024

Administrators in Bannockburn School District 106 earn an average of $172,486 per year, ranking ninth highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Lake Zurich DMV to close temporarily for renovations

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 14, 2024

The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office has announced the temporary closure of the Lake Zurich DMV located at 1015 S. Rand Rd. The facility will be closed from Monday, September 16 to Tuesday, October 1 for remodeling and transformation into a DMV+. It is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, October 2.

Lake County approves engineering design services for Old McHenry Crossings project

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 14, 2024

The Lake County Board has approved a resolution to enter into an agreement for Phase II engineering design services for the Old McHenry Crossings Project. The board passed the resolution at its meeting on September 10.

Lake County sheriffs investigate after woman fatally struck while bicycling

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 14, 2024

Lake County Sheriff's Traffic Crash investigators believe a woman was riding a bicycle northbound on Dilleys Road, just south of Wadsworth Road, when she was struck from behind by a northbound GMC SUV. Deputies were dispatched to a report of a person down at 11:45 p.m. on September 6.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending Sept. 7?

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 14, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Lake County in week ending Sept. 7?

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Lake County in week ending Sept. 7

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 13, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Entertainment events this weekend in Lake County: Friday, Sept. 13 - Sunday, Sept. 15

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 13, 2024

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Lake County in week ending Sept. 7?

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 13, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2023: Libertyville Community High School District 128 administrators rank 7th highest in state for average salary

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 13, 2024

Administrators in Libertyville Community High School District 128 earn an average of $177,278 per year, ranking seventh highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lake County in week ending Sept. 7

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 13, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Lake Zurich DMV to close for remodel; temporary location announced

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 12, 2024

The Lake Zurich DMV, located at 1015 S. Rand Rd., will be temporarily closed from Monday, September 16th to Tuesday, October 1st for remodeling and transformation into a DMV+. The facility is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday, October 2nd.

Final piece of architect's vision realized after nearly 150 years

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 12, 2024

Anyone who has visited the Illinois State Capitol in recent years has noticed significant construction activity. The north wing of the Capitol is undergoing a three-year renovation project aimed at modernizing the historic building while preserving its 19th-century atmosphere and décor.

Jim Carris criticizes Washington gridlock following presidential debate

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 11, 2024

In response to the September 10, 2024, presidential debate, Jim Carris issued a media statement expressing his concerns over partisanship and gridlock in Washington.

City of Highland Park Business and Economic Development Advisory Group will meet September 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 10, 2024

City of Highland Park Business and Economic Development Advisory Group will meet at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, September 12.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Lake County in August?

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 10, 2024

There was one less active legal license in cities within Lake County in August compared to the previous month.

From North Cook News

11th Congressional District candidate Evans: ‘Close the border, ensure that prosecutors are not committing prosecutorial misconduct’

By North Cook News reports | 11 months ago

11th Congressional District candidate Jerry Evans is criticizing the federal government’s handling of crime and immigration issues, spotlighting what he describes as a severe oversight impacting communities across Illinois.