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Prairie State sales taxes: Gurnee residents paid 29th-largest sum in October 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

Gurnee residents paid $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 29th highest total paid per municipality in October 2024.

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Key details on HB1810 presented by Laura Faver Dias in the House on Jan. 28

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

House Bill HB1810, backed by Laura Faver Dias, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 28, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Lake County in week ending Jan. 25

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senate to review SB1272 introduced by Adriane Johnson on Jan. 28

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

The Illinois Senate introduced Senate Bill SB1272 on Jan. 28, with Adriane Johnson as the lead sponsor.

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13.8% of Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 13.8% of the students in Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Julie A. Morrison brings SB1326 to the Illinois Senate on Jan. 28—what to know

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

The Illinois Senate introduced Senate Bill SB1326 on Jan. 28, with Julie A. Morrison as the lead sponsor.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lake County in week ending Jan. 25

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Julie A. Morrison brings SB1325 to the Illinois Senate on Jan. 28—what to know

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

Senate Bill SB1325, backed by Julie A. Morrison, was introduced in the Illinois Senate on Jan. 28, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Key details on HB1850 presented by Joyce Mason in the House on Jan. 28

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1850 on Jan. 28, with Joyce Mason as the lead sponsor.

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Adriane Johnson introduces SB1359 in Senate on Jan. 28—here’s what you need to know

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

Senate Bill SB1359, backed by Adriane Johnson, was introduced in the Illinois Senate on Jan. 28, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Highland Park's mayor outlines key achievements in state-of-the-city address

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

Mayor Rotering delivered the annual State of the City address at the Highland Park City Council meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025.

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WPS custodian quietly gives back by donating sneakers

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

The steps taken in and out of Westminster Public Schools (WPS) daily are more than some can count.

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Cuba Township announces Firewood Friday event for February

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

Cuba Township has announced its upcoming Firewood Friday event, scheduled for February 28, 2025.

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Highland Middle School math team secures second place in competition

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

Highland Middle School's eighth-grade Math Team and student Wesley A. recently secured second place at the Carmel High School Math and Engineering Competition.

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Dr. Gotto presents first State of District report for Westminster Public Schools

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

Dr. Jeni Gotto addressed the Westminster Public Schools community in her first State of the District report during the January 28 Board of Education meeting, declaring that the school district is "strong.

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Andy Young named next principal of Vernon Hills High School

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

At its Jan. 28, 2025, meeting, the Community High School Board of Education approved the recommendation of hiring Vernon Hills High School Assistant Principal Andy Young as the next VHHS principal.

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Lake Forest High School hosts business incubator networking event

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

LFHS Foundation & Business Incubator staff are set to host a networking event on Feb. 20 at 6:00 pm, honoring the mentors, coaches, and supporters of the Lake Forest High School Business Incubator/Accelerator Program.

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Orchard Park Academy students send supportive letters to California fire victims

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

CBS Channel 4 recently visited Orchard Park Academy to highlight students who are writing cards and letters of encouragement for families affected by the Los Angeles County wildfires.

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Stevenson senior shares unique journey in sports broadcasting

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

When senior Aidan Wehrspann took to the microphone during a Girls’ Water Polo State Championship broadcast, no one expected bull riding to make its way into the conversation. “I was talking about Spring Fling and mentioned the mechanical bull,”...

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 1?

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 1.