February, 2025 Stories | Lake County Gazette

Lake County will have 11 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction release during March

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

There are 11 inmates sentenced in Lake County set to be released from jail in March.

Tessa Brower builds supportive fitness community with 'Girls Who Lift

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

Tessa Brower’s journey into fitness was not just about building muscle but also about rebuilding herself. “It helped me feel so much mentally stronger, and then physically stronger.

Lake Forest invites public to review plans for new police station

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

The design process to transform 1925 Field Court into the new Lake Forest Police Station is currently underway.

Early voting location changed in Lake Forest due to construction

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

City Hall will not serve as an Early Voting site for the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election due to planned construction along Deerpath Road.

Fairmont Schools invite participation in annual statewide educational survey

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

Beginning February 18, students and teachers across Illinois have an opportunity to participate in the eleventh annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey.

Denver Nuggets honor local teacher as Most Valuable Teacher

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

NBA fans are familiar with the chants of "MVP!

Westminster Public Schools Foundation releases preview for sold-out annual breakfast

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

The Westminster Public Schools Foundation (WPSF) is set to host its annual breakfast on Friday, February 28th, at the Alamo Drafthouse in Westminster.

Westminster High School hosts fourth annual Wish Week fundraiser

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

The WHS Student Council is hosting its fourth annual Wish Week, a fundraiser supporting Make-A-Wish Colorado.

CUSD200 invites parents to participate in Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

Parents of current students are invited to complete the Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Lake County in week ending Feb. 22

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

District 128 board names Marc Schaffer next superintendent

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

The Community High School District 128 Board of Education has named Marc "We are pleased to welcome Dr. Schaffer back to Illinois as the new BWP & Associates spearheaded the superintendent search, with Dr. Schaffer "A huge thank you to everyone...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Lake County in week ending Feb. 22?

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Ahmad Sadri to discuss enduring power of Shahnameh at New York Public Library

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

Ahmad Sadri to discuss enduring power of Shahnameh in NYC Public Library event Feb 24, 2025 Gorter Professor of Islamic World Studies and Professor of Sociology Ahmad Sadri, a distinguished translator and scholar of Persian literature, will...

CMAP seeks public input for Regional Transportation Plan via new questionnaire

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is inviting residents to participate in shaping the future of transportation through its Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) questionnaire.

Illinois 5 Essential Parent Survey available until March 31

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

Please click on the link below to complete the parent portion of the Illinois 5 Essential Survey.

West Oak Middle School students honored for leadership presentation

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

The February Moment of the Month honors the student ambassadors from West Oak Middle School for their presentation to the Schools to Watch site visitation committee.

Early childhood educator Tonio White highlights passion for teaching

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 28, 2025

Tonio White, an Early Childhood Educator at Orchard Park Academy, embodies a passion for teaching that is immediately apparent upon entering his classroom.