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Thursday, November 28, 2024

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FOIA Request Sent to City Of Woodstock Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Woodstock Finance Department on October 25, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to City Of Highland Park Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Highland Park Finance Department regarding sales tax records on October 25, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to City Of Lake Forest Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 25, 2024

FOIA Request to City Of Lake Forest Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024.

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Winthrop Harbor School District 1 administrators rank 311th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 24, 2024

Administrators in Winthrop Harbor School District 1 earn an average of $113,867 per year, ranking 311th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Lake County in week ending Oct. 19

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 24, 2024

The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Highland Park ranks 51st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 24, 2024

Highland Park residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 51st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Lake County Board’s 13th District candidate Grum on fentanyl overdose crisis: ‘We cannot afford to ignore the realities of this epidemic’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Oct 24, 2024

As the fentanyl crisis intensifies, Ben Grum, a candidate for the Lake County Board’s 13th District, is raising alarms about the rising rates of suicides and overdoses in the region.

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Free luncheon and expo for veterans hosted by Senator Dan McConchie

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 24, 2024

Senator Dan McConchie is organizing a veteran appreciation luncheon and expo to recognize veterans and their families residing in the 26th district.

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Property tax appeal events scheduled in Palatine Township

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 24, 2024

Senator McConchie, in collaboration with Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas and Palatine Township, will host a Property Tax Appeal Event on Wednesday, October 30th.

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IPASS On Demand event scheduled at Mundelein Village Hall

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 24, 2024

Our office is collaborating with State Senator Dan McConchie and the Illinois Tollway to organize an IPASS On Demand event. The event will take place on Tuesday, October 29th, from 3 PM to 7 PM at the Mundelein Village Hall. This free event offers attendees the chance to exchange their plastic IPASS transponders for new sticker tags as part of the Tollway's transition.

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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.