Lake County Gazette

Granite City High School has been awarded a Readers’ Choice Grant from the Association of Illinois School Library Educators/LBSS Endowment Fund.

Fremont School District earns national awards for communication excellence

Fremont School District 79’s communication efforts have received national recognition from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).

Vernon Hills Pageant crowns new queens for 2025

The Vernon Hills Pageant took place on June 21 at the Park District Sullivan Center.

Groot announces early pickup schedule change for June 24

Groot has announced a schedule change for garbage and recycling pickup.

Illinois flags at half-staff to honor fallen Chicago police officer

Flags covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act have been ordered to half-staff in honor and memory of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera.

Lake Zurich launches community survey to gather resident feedback

Lake Zurich is partnering with the National Research Center to conduct the 2025 National Community Survey, aimed at gathering resident feedback on local services, priorities, and quality of life.

Highland Park announces opening of cooling centers during heatwaves

The City of Highland Park has announced the availability of cooling centers during heatwaves, expressing gratitude for the partnership with local organizations in this initiative.

Preschool screening scheduled for August in Carthage

Preschool screenings are scheduled to take place at the primary school located at 600 Miller Street on August 13, 2025.

Batavia police launch traffic safety campaign ahead of Independence Day

With Independence Day approaching, the Batavia Police Department is collaborating with the Illinois State Police and the Illinois Department of Transportation to initiate a traffic safety campaign.

2024: Mundelein Elementary School District 75 administrators rank 165th highest in state for average salary

Administrators in Mundelein Elementary School District 75 earn an average of $130,962 per year, ranking 165th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 5.9% of the students in Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In 2023-24 school year, 37.5% of Millburn Community Consolidated School District 24 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 37.5% of Millburn Community Consolidated School District 24 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

CMS track champions honored by Board of Education

At their June monthly meeting, the Collinsville CUSD 10 Board of Education honored members of the Collinsville Middle School track and field team who placed in the top four at the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Track Meet in May.

Inferno Fest in Highwood featured on WGN Morning News

Celebrate Highwood's Inferno Fest was highlighted on WGN Morning News today.

18 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry across Lake County Gazette publication area during 2024

Of the 19 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Lake County Gazette publication area 18 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

In 2023-24 school year, 37.9% of Lake Forest School District 67 students failed math portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 37.9% of Lake Forest School District 67 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. McLaughlin: Gov. Pritkzer has 'turned Illinois into a Sanctuary State for illegal immigrants'

Martin McLaughlin, a House Representative from Illinois, criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's immigration policies, claiming they have turned Illinois into a sanctuary state at the expense of taxpayers and resident families.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 9.1% of the students in Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Fremont School District 79 administrators rank 145th highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Fremont School District 79 earn an average of $133,973 per year, ranking 145th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Waukegan intersection getting traffic signal, sidewalk gaps filled