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News from May 2025

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Moms For Liberty chair on school funding: 'It's really a challenge for parents'

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2025

Marsha McClary, chair of the Lake County Division of Moms For Liberty, said that Illinois families are experiencing financial strain from funding public schools while being denied access to alternatives.

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Highland Park ranks 54th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2025

Highland Park residents paid approximately $17.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Lake County in week ending May 24?

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Lake County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 60.9% of Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Libertyville Community High School District 128 administrators rank 8th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2025

Administrators in Libertyville Community High School District 128 earn an average of $179,750 per year, ranking eighth highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Weber opposes assisted suicide bill in Illinois

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2025

Rep. Weber Voices His Opposition Toward Looming Assisted Suicide Bill May 30, 2025 Yesterday, Rep. Weber expressed his opposition to Senate Bill 1950, a piece of legislation that would legalize assisted suicide in Illinois if passed.

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, June 2?

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2025

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

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, June 2?

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2025

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, June 2.

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Lake County releases latest homelessness assessment results

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2025

Lake County has released the latest results from its annual January count of both sheltered and unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness.

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Lake County Stormwater Management Commission launches tree survey for forestry plan

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2025

The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission has announced the development of a countywide Urban and Community Forestry Strategic Plan.

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LFHS announces Pitch Night winners

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 recently announced the winners of LFHS Pitch Night, an event where junior-level Business Incubator students presented their startup ideas for potential funding from the Lake Forest High School...

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Lake Forest School District 67 hosts spring exploration walk at Middlefork Farm

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2025

Lake Forest School District 67 announced that students participated in a spring exploration walk at Middlefork Farm with Superintendent Dr. Montgomery, supported by the Spirit of 67 Foundation.

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Lake Forest School District 67 announces new principal of Cherokee Elementary

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2025

Lake Forest School District 67 has announced the appointment of Kimberley Ratan as the new principal of Cherokee Elementary School.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending May 24?

By Lake County Gazette | May 30, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test expectations: How many Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | May 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 63.2% of Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Prairie State taxes: Lake Zurich residents rank 90th in total sales taxes paid per municipality for 2024

By Lake County Gazette | May 29, 2025

Lake Zurich residents paid approximately $11.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 90th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

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Analysis: Bannockburn School District 106 administrators rank 7th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | May 29, 2025

Administrators in Bannockburn School District 106 earn an average of $179,972 per year, ranking seventh highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | May 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 32.5% of the students in Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole met May 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 29, 2025

City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole met 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 27

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City of Highland Park City Council met April 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 29, 2025

City of Highland Park City Council met Monday, April 28