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Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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Did Rondout School District 72 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By Lake County Gazette | May 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 50.9% of the students in Rondout School District 72 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Did Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By Lake County Gazette | May 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 79% of Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Lake Zurich ranks 82nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during March

By Lake County Gazette | May 13, 2025

Lake Zurich residents paid just over $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 82nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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State Rep. McLaughlin of Illinois on illegal immigrant crime: 'Sanctuary policies hurt us all'

By Lake County Gazette | May 13, 2025

Martin McLaughlin, state representative for Illinois House District 52, expressed concerns over sanctuary policies, stating they put residents at risk by allowing repeat-offense migrants to remain in communities.

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16?

By Lake County Gazette | May 13, 2025

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Lake County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in Lake County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

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Test expectations: How many Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 79.1% of Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: 'Trump’s trade strategy puts American workers and manufacturers first'

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of Vernon Township Republicans, said that President Trump's America First trade agenda has resulted in a landmark U.S.-U.K. deal, reasserting American economic leadership on the global stage.

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: President Trump is 'igniting job growth and business confidence nationwide'

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of Vernon Township Republicans, said that with 177,000 jobs added in April alone, President Trump's pro-growth economic policies are boosting economic confidence across the country.

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Gurnee residents paid 36th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during March

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

Gurnee residents paid approximately $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 36th highest total paid per municipality in March.

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51.5% of North Shore School District 112 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 51.5% of the students in North Shore School District 112 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Ed Wingenbach '91 named president of American College of Greece

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

Ed Wingenbach ’91 has spent his career emphasizing the importance of a liberal arts education.

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15?

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15.

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Payton Pelletier looks ahead to high school with artistic ambitions

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

During Payton Pelletier's career at Cornell Grade School, she participated in volleyball for five years.

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Beach Park District warns families about dangerous TikTok trend

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

Beach Park District 3 has issued a safety notice regarding a new TikTok trend that poses significant risks to students and school facilities.

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Lake Zurich leads with comprehensive green energy program

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

The Village of Lake Zurich continues its commitment to environmental sustainability through its 100% Green Choice Aggregation Program, which offers residents and small businesses electricity sourced entirely from renewable energy.

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District 45 Art Show celebrates student creativity

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

Families from across District 45 gathered at North Elementary School on April District 45 Art Show.

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Granite City School District announces summer food service program

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

Granite City Community Unit School District #9 has announced its summer food service program, commencing on Wednesday, May 28.

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Mundelein announces water/sewer rate increase effective June 1

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

The village of Mundelein announced that water and sewer rates will increase by 4.5% starting June 1, 2025, due to a rise in provider rates.

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Big Chief' explores politics and identity within Native American community

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

Mary’s Pick of the Week: Big Chief by Jon Hickey The Passage Rouge Nation of Lake Superior Anishinaabe in Wisconsin serves as a microcosm of small-town politics with the added complexities of being a sovereign nation. “What happens when the rez...