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Analysis: Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 administrators rank 290th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 23, 2024

Administrators in Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 earn an average of $115,482 per year, ranking 290th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lake County in week ending Oct. 19

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Waukegan starts Keller Avenue water tower removal on Oct. 28

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 23, 2024

The dismantling and removal of the concrete water tower located at 102 Keller Avenue in Waukegan is set to commence on October 28. The project aims for completion by February 1, 2025, contingent upon weather conditions.

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Rep. McLaughlin: 'Illinois citizens need to come first' over illegal aliens

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 23, 2024

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-52) said ensuring services for Illinois citizens need to be prioritized over providing for illegal aliens coming into Lake County. He made the statement on a recent episode of the Prairie State Times podcast.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lake County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 19

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Judge Potkonjak: 'The people of this county are not safer' under Rinehart

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 23, 2024

In a video series entitled "A View From the Bench," recently retired Judge Theodore Potkonjak shared his experience with Eric Rinehart (D), the Lake County State's Attorney, and how the office and community have been impacted by his policies, saying 'the people of this county are not safer' than they were when Rinehart took office.

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2 Lake County hospitals performed ‘irreversible sex change’ surgeries on at least 3 patients, says new report

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Oct 23, 2024

Two hospitals located in Lake county, Illinois provided "sex change" treatments to at least 3 children between 2019 and 2023.

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Local Government Meeting today in Lake County

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 23, 2024

Lake County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Carris: Schneider's 'Anywhere but our district' tour is a 'slap in the face'

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 23, 2024

Brad Schneider, a candidate for Illinois' 10th Congressional District, has chosen to campaign in Pennsylvania and Michigan during the final days before Election Day. This decision has drawn criticism from his opponent, Jim Carris.

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Illinois drivers urged to stay alert as peak deer-mating season begins

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 23, 2024

Scenic drives in Illinois during autumn are popular, but the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources are urging drivers to stay alert for deer. As deer enter their peak mating season, particularly at dawn and dusk from now through December, caution is advised.

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Group that supports ‘puberty blockers’ for kids names Schneider 'Trans Equality Champion', endorses Harris

By Lake County Gazette News Service | Oct 23, 2024

A group that supports giving kids ‘puberty blocking’ drugs has named U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) a ‘Trans Equality Champion” and endorsed Kamala Harris for President.

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How many companies in cities across Lake County received FDA citations in Q3?

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Lake County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the third quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Lake County in September decreased in comparison to the previous month.

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2023: Antioch Community High School District 117 administrators rank 284th highest in state for average salary

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

Administrators in Antioch Community High School District 117 earn an average of $115,861 per year, ranking 284th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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City of Highland Park Business and Economic Development and Advisory Group met October 22

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 22, 2024

City of Highland Park Business and Economic Development and Advisory Group met 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 22

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Jim Carris casts early vote at Lake Forest City Hall

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

Jim Carris, the Republican candidate for Illinois’ 10th Congressional District, voted early at Lake Forest City Hall. He was accompanied by his wife, Kimberly, and took the opportunity to interact with local voters.

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Rep. McLaughlin launches Thanksgiving food drive for local pantries

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

With the holidays approaching, a community initiative is underway to support local food pantries. Representative Martin McLaughlin has announced a Thanksgiving food drive, collecting non-perishable food items and household supplies at his district office.

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Lake County State’s Attorney receives award at Unmask the Violence Gala

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

On October 19, 2024, Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart was honored with the 2024 Joyce Fitzgerald Award at the Unmask the Violence Gala organized by A Safe Place.

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Buffalo Grove Rotary, village present "Bowling with Buddies" on Oct. 30

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 22, 2024

The Rick Kahen Commission for Residents with Disabilities and the Buffalo Grove Rotary will host "Bowling with Buddies" on Wednesday, October 30, at Bowlero. The event is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on October 1st.

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Pedestrian struck by car in Buffalo Grove dies

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 21, 2024

An 87-year-old man from Buffalo Grove died after being struck by a car on Monday morning. The Buffalo Grove Police and Fire Departments responded to the incident at 8 a.m. at the intersection of Buffalo Grove Road and Larraway Drive.