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Lake County Gazette

Monday, August 4, 2025

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North Shore School District 112 Report: Suspensions in North Shore School District 112 totaled 14 in 2023-24 school year

By T. W. Robbins | Aug 4, 2025

There were 14 incidents of students being suspended in North Shore School District 112 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Lake County Gazette publication area records 73 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 4, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Other Services (except Public Administration) employers across Lake County Gazette publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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North Chicago School District 187 students suspended 643 times during 2023-24 school year

By T. W. Robbins | Aug 3, 2025

There were 643 incidents of students being suspended just in North Chicago School District 187 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending July 26?

By S. A. Matos | Aug 3, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Warren Township High School District 121 taxpayers faced $73.6 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By M. W. Laws | Aug 3, 2025

Warren Township High School District 121's outstanding school debt reached $73.6 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $2,088,840 per student.

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Buffalo Grove breaks ground on new Fire Station 25

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2025

The Village Board, staff, project partners, and members of the Buffalo Grove Fire Department gathered on July 23 to mark the start of construction for the new Fire Station 25 at 505 W Dundee Road.

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Buffalo Grove seeks public input for central park design at The Clove

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2025

The Village of Buffalo Grove is seeking public input on the design of a new central park planned as part of The Clove development.

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Libertyville advances plans for new police station with dedicated funding

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2025

The Village of Libertyville is moving forward with plans to replace its police station, which was originally built in 1968.

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Community House hosts grief and resilience event for adults and teens in Hinsdale

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2025

A community event focused on grief and resilience will take place at The Community House in Hinsdale on September 17, 2025.

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Vernon Hills Police Department hosts National Night Out on August 5

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2025

The Vernon Hills Police Department will participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5.

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Collinsville school district seeks substitute teachers for upcoming academic year

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2025

Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 is seeking substitute teachers and non-certified substitutes for the upcoming school year.

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Round Lake schools set October deadline for student health forms

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2025

Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 has announced that physical and health forms for students are due by October 15.

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Zion District 6 youth team expands community service with new benches

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2025

The Zion District 6 Youth Leadership Team continued its summer service efforts by expanding the River of Kindness at West Elementary School.

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Darien nonprofit promotes flag football and girls sports as feeder for local high school teams

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2025

A Darien-based non-profit organization is working to expand flag football and girls sports in the area, with a focus on serving as a feeder program for the local high school girls flag football team.

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Mundelein Park District announces late-summer events and new park opening

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2025

Executive Director Ron Salski has provided an update on upcoming activities and events for the Mundelein Park District as summer winds down.

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Village of Lindenhurst releases July E-Newsletter with updates on local events and programs

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2025

The Village of Lindenhurst has released its July E-Newsletter, providing updates on several local initiatives and events.

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Village of Lindenhurst to upgrade financial software system July 31 through August 4

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2025

The Village of Lindenhurst will begin transitioning to a new financial software system on July 31.

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Collinsville families to access K-8 teacher assignments and bus info via Skyward August 6

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2025

Families with students at Collinsville Middle School, Dorris Intermediate School, and the district's elementary schools will be able to view teacher assignments and bus information for the upcoming school year starting Wednesday, August 6.

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Lake Bluff Police join state effort targeting impaired drivers over Labor Day

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2025

The Lake Bluff Police Department will participate in statewide traffic safety campaigns during the Labor Day period, joining more than 200 law enforcement agencies across Illinois.

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Jackson Middle School celebrates eighth grade promotion at Willowbrook High

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2025

On May 21, Jackson Middle School held a promotion ceremony for its eighth-grade students at Willowbrook High School.