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Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 6.9% of Lake County’s districts student body in 2022-23 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 26, 2024

Lake County districts had 8,429 Black students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Mental health advocate urges action through personal story

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 26, 2024

When Christina Carris was 14, she faced the challenges of Depression and Anxiety.

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OPINION: City of Lake Forest Financial Update

By George A. Pandaleon | Oct 25, 2024

Much has been accomplished by our Lake Forest City government over the past few years, under the leadership of Mayor Tack. This work has ensured that Lake Forest residents will continue to benefit from first-class services, facilities and infrastructure into the future. This has all been accomplished while maintaining Lake Forest’s status as the municipality with the lowest property tax rate on the North Shore and in Lake County. Some highlights and explanations about how this has been achieved are described in this article.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Lake County in week ending Oct. 19?

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 25, 2024

The only price of E85 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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending Oct. 19?

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 25, 2024

The only price of premium 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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2023: Prairie Crossing Charter School administrators rank 392nd highest in state for average salary

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 25, 2024

Administrators in Prairie Crossing Charter School earn an average of $109,132 per year, ranking 392nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 25, 2024

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

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Jim Carris urges rejection of proposed Illinois millionaire's tax

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 25, 2024

Jim Carris, a candidate for Illinois' 10th Congressional District, has urged voters to oppose a proposed tax hike appearing on the November ballot.

FOIA Request Sent to City Of Highwood Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Collected from Retailers on October 25, 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 25, 2024

FOIA Request to City Of Highwood Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Collected from Retailers on October 25, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to City Of Waukegan 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 Waukegan Finance Department on October 25, 2024.

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.