June, 2025 Stories | Lake County Gazette

Dr. Bhavna Sharma-Lewis honored with dedicated center in District 76

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

The Diamond Lake School District 76 Board of Education has announced the dedication of the Dr. Bhavna Sharma-Lewis Sparkle Center.

Round Lake hosts fourth annual car show this July

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

Round Lake is set to host its 4th Annual Car Show on Thursday, July 24.

Granite City announces Sports Hall of Fame Class for 2025

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

The Granite City Sports Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2025, which will be inducted in a ceremony on Friday, November 7, at the Granite City High School Performing Arts Center (PAC).

Highland Park enacts new safety regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

On Monday, June 16, 2025, the City of Highland Park enacted new regulations regarding motor-driven vehicles, including electric scooters and e-bikes.

T-Mobile's Project 10Million aims to connect students with free internet

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

T-Mobile's Project 10Million is focused on providing free internet access to ten million students.

Mundelein Parks Foundation hosts rubber duck race for scholarship fundraising

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

The Mundelein Parks Foundation is set to host the Lucky Duck Race at Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center on Sunday, July 26.

Lake Bluff Police announce statewide initiative to reduce speeding

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

The Lake Bluff Police Department announced its partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and over 200 local law enforcement agencies to enhance traffic safety efforts aimed at reducing speeding.

Highland Park enacts new safety regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

On Monday, June 16, 2025, the City of Highland Park enacted new regulations regarding motor-driven vehicles, including electric scooters and e-bikes.

Three Coalers to compete at FBLA Nationals

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

The Coal City High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will be represented at the National Leadership Conference in California by three members: Peyton Gibson, Kylee Kennell, and Grace Sitar.

Highland Park invites community to meaningful remembrance event

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

Please join us on Friday, July 4, at 9 AM at The Moraine (1201 Park Ave. W.) for a meaningful remembrance.

Temporary closure of Lake Zurich Road announced for June 26

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

The Canadian National Railway (CN) is scheduled to deliver stone to the Route 14 underpass project site via train on Thursday, June 26.

Mundelein's shared service model reduces administrative costs significantly

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

The shared services model used by Mundelein School Districts 75 and 120 has proven beneficial in many ways.

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Lake County opens regional 911 services facility

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

Public safety organizations in Lake County marked the grand opening of the Lake County Regional Operations and Communications (ROC) Facility on June 27, following over a decade of planning and coordination.

Sheriff's deputies de-escalate situation with armed woman in Beach Park

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

Lake County Sheriff's deputies successfully de-escalated a potentially dangerous situation in Beach Park on June 27, involving an armed woman.

Mundelein residents rank 79th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

Mundelein residents paid just under $12.9 million in sales taxes, ranking 79th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

In 2023-24 school year, 34.1% of Oak Grove School District 68 students failed math portion of IAR

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 34.1% of Oak Grove School District 68 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 administrators rank 224th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

Administrators in Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 earn an average of $124,200 per year, ranking 224th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.