February, 2025 Stories | Lake County Gazette

Lake County Gazette Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024?

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

In 2024, 730 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located within the Lake County Gazette publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Park District announces emergency closing policy amid winter conditions

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

The Park District has announced its emergency closing policy, emphasizing its commitment to keeping facilities and programs operational whenever possible.

Mundelein Park District announces closures amid winter storm

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

On February 12, 2025, the Mundelein Park & Recreation District issued an update concerning evening programming and facility operations due to a winter storm.

Granite City Elks Lodge recognizes GCHS students for January honors

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 recognized Granite City High School seniors Faith Teets and Ryan Rash as Students of the Month for January.

D70 ParentSquare introduces language selection for school communications

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

D70 ParentSquare now offers families the option to select their preferred language for school communications, responding to requests for translations into native languages. “We’ve heard from families who want school communications translated into...

Explore diverse streaming options with Hoopla's free BingePass

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

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Competency-Based Education Summit returns to Westminster this fall

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

Westminster Public Schools will host its fifth Competency-Based Education Summit in October, attracting educators from around the country to Westminster to learn more about the benefits of CBS and personalized learning.

District 64 decides to keep schools open amid winter weather concerns

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

District 64 Superintendent Dr. Ben Collins announced that schools will remain open on Wednesday, February 12, despite incoming winter weather conditions.

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 19?

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Young artist visits Denver Art Museum's Maurice Sendak exhibit

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

Iker Padilla Erivez, a level 6 student and artist from Tennyson Knolls Preparatory School, recently visited the Denver Art Museum (DAM) to see the exhibit "Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak.

Lake Barrington cancels early voting site for April election

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

The Village of Lake Barrington has announced the cancellation of its early voting site for the upcoming April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election.

Highland Park addresses unlawful school bathroom recordings involving juvenile suspect

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

The City of Highland Park, North Shore School District 112, and Township High School District 113 are collaborating in response to incidents involving unlawful video recording in bathrooms at Edgewood Middle School and Highland Park High School.

Libertyville SD70 guides parents on setting up ParentSquare notifications

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

Libertyville School District 70 has provided guidance on customizing notifications for ParentSquare, ensuring that parents and guardians stay updated with school communications.

ACH'S names Rian Kadakia February Student of The Month

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 16, 2025

February's Student of the Month at Antioch Community High School (ACHS) is junior Rian Kadakia.

School events this week in Lake County: Feb. 16-22

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

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

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Lake County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

The following parishes in the Lake County Gazette coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Recent Lake County home sales in week ending Feb. 8

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

There were 22 reported residential sales in Lake County in the week ending Feb. 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

HawkQuest brings raptor education to Fairview PK-8

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

Last week, students at Fairview PK-8 received a visit from HawkQuest, a non-profit organization dedicated to making education meaningful and fun while fostering respect for the land and stewardship of all living things.

Denver Nuggets honor local teacher with Most Valuable Teacher Award

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 15, 2025

Denver Nuggets dropped by Orchard Park Academy last week to honor technology teacher Melissa "Coach" Garcia, who was the February winner of the MVT Award - Most Valuable Teacher.