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City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole met Jan. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 30, 2025

City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole met Monday, Jan. 27

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City of Highland Park City Council met Jan. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 30, 2025

City of Highland Park City Council met Monday, Jan. 27

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Lake County in week ending Jan. 25?

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 30, 2025

The lowest price of E85 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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Students collaborate with school board using innovative math approach

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 30, 2025

Second-grade students collaborated with school board members to address a math challenge using the Building Thinking Classrooms approach.

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Rep. Weber, Manufacturing Caucus discuss job creation strategies

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 30, 2025

Representatives of the manufacturing industry met this week with Rep. Weber and other members of the General Assembly’s Manufacturing Caucus to discuss strategies to bring manufacturing jobs back to Illinois. “Many of Illinois’ current policies...

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Diamond Edge Newsletter highlights community initiatives for January 2025

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 30, 2025

The January Diamond Edge Newsletter has been released, featuring several key updates and initiatives within the community.

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Buffalo Grove offers updates on upcoming construction projects for 2025

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 30, 2025

Construction season is approaching, and the Village of Buffalo Grove aims to mitigate frustrations by keeping residents informed about upcoming projects.

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Greenbriar Principal Ginny Hiltz appointed leader of Meadowbrook School for upcoming year

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 30, 2025

Dr. Ginny Hiltz, a nine-year principal of Greenbriar School with over 20 years of experience as an educator, has been appointed the new principal at Meadowbrook School for the 2025-26 school year, Superintendent Dr. Jason Pearson announced on...

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Scholastic Book Fair returns to Fairmont School this February

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 30, 2025

The Scholastic Book Fair is set to arrive at Fairmont School, offering an opportunity for families to engage with their children in selecting new books.

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Gavin School District announces kindergarten orientation

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 30, 2025

Jan 16, 2025 The Gavin School District has announced its upcoming Kindergarten Orientation for prospective students and their families.

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River Birch highlighted for its winter beauty in Riverwoods

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 30, 2025

River Birch (Betula nigra), native to Riverwoods, is particularly noteworthy in winter due to its distinctive bark.

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Middle school students sample smoothies, provide feedback

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 30, 2025

On January 28, middle school students sampled smoothie options during lunch and shared their feedback on the flavors.

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Granite City School District reaffirms commitment to inclusive education

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 30, 2025

Granite City Community Unit School District #9 has reaffirmed its commitment In a communication dated January 30, 2025, the district said its dedication to upholding the rights of all students to receive a free public education, regardless of...

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 2?

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 30, 2025

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 2.

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Shields Township GOP’s Rogers backs Gibson, Abernathy for College of Lake County board

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Jan 29, 2025

Shields Township GOP Chairman Dan Rogers is rallying support for Jan Gibson and Dawn Abernathy, who are running for the College of Lake County (CLC) District #532 Board in the April 1 election.

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Shields Township GOP’s Rogers on McConchie resignation: ‘He has been a great senator’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Jan 29, 2025

Dan Rogers, chairman of the Shields Township GOP, praised State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) following his announcement on Jan. 28 that he will retire from the Illinois Senate, effective Feb. 2.

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Shields Township GOP Vice-chair Parnell: ‘Vote for competent people and policies you agree with at the local level’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Jan 29, 2025

Michelle Parnell, vice-chair of the Shields Township GOP, is urging voters to focus on local races in the April 1 elections, stressing that these contests are often just as crucial, if not more so, than federal ones.

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Lake County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 29, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 experienced the largest enrollment among Lake County school districts.

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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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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.