April, 2025 Stories | Lake County Gazette

Three Coal City High School students advance to national FBLA conference

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 3, 2025

The Coal City High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) participated in the annual State Leadership Conference in Springfield.

Lake Forest Schools announces successful LFHS Foundation Grant Day 2025

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 3, 2025

Lake Forest Schools announced the celebration of the 23rd annual Grant Day on March 14, where grants were awarded by the Lake Forest High School Foundation.

Hainesville announces spring compost giveaway event

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 3, 2025

The Village of Hainesville will host a Spring Compost Giveaway on Saturday, May 10.

Lake Forest Schools announced IAR testing dates for grades 3-8

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 3, 2025

Lake Forest Schools have announced that the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) testing for grades 3-8 will be conducted from April 3 to April 10.

Lake Forest Schools hosts book talk with Dr. Doug Bolton and superintendent

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 3, 2025

Lake Forest Schools have announced a book talk scheduled for April 3, featuring Dr. Doug Bolton and Superintendent Dr. Matthew Montgomery.

Lake County announces temporary Clerk's Office relocation

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 3, 2025

Lake County announced that the Recording and Tax Extension Divisions of the Clerk's Office will temporarily relocate to the County Administration Building lobby in Waukegan starting April 2.

Prostitution decriminalization supporter Crego loses bid for Community High School District 117 School Board seat

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Apr 3, 2025

Geoff Crego, who made headlines earlier this year for his outspoken support of decriminalizing prostitution, lost his bid for a seat on the Community High School District 117 Board of Education in the April 1 election. Crego, a resident of Antioch, received 1,179 votes, placing him at the bottom of the field.

GOP picks Abernathy, Gibson win seats on College of Lake County Board of Trustees

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Apr 3, 2025

In the election for College of Lake County District Trustee, Dawn Abernathy and Janet M. Gibson emerged victorious. Abernathy led the field with 22,466 votes, followed by Gibson with 19,616 votes.

Lake County advances Russell Road intersections project

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 3, 2025

Lake County has announced that preliminary work, including utility relocation and tree clearing, is underway for the Russell Road Intersections Project.

Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Lake County?

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 2, 2025

There were 82 offenders living in Lake County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Lake County Gazette.

476 students enrolled at Learn 9 in Waukegan in 2023-24 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 2, 2025

Enrollment at Learn 9 in Waukegan rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many students are enrolled at Winthrop Harbor School District 1 in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 1, 2025

Enrollment at Winthrop Harbor School District 1 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

School events this April in Lake County

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 1, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Lake County this month.

Resources available to simplify tax process for Illinois residents

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 1, 2025

Time is running out to file state and federal income tax returns for Illinois taxpayers.

Kindergarten enrollment for 2025-26 school year begins

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 1, 2025

Kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-26 school year has begun.

Importance of voting in local elections highlighted amid low turnout

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 1, 2025

The importance of participating in local elections cannot be overstated.

School choice under attack: Illinois' dangerous homeschool law

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 1, 2025

We must protect homeschool freedom in Illinois and push back against overreaching government mandates.

Illinois State Trooper Day honors dedication and service

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 1, 2025

Every day, Illinois State Troopers don their uniforms with the knowledge that they will face unpredictable challenges in their mission to ensure public safety.