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Lake County Gazette

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

News from October 2025

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Mundelein Park District seeks public input on Diamond Lake management plan

By I. K. Williams | Oct 22, 2025

Mundelein Park & Recreation District is asking community members, Diamond Lake users, and residents to participate in a survey focused on the waters of Diamond Lake.

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Dallas Elementary School District 327 announces possible changes to student dismissal procedures

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 22, 2025

Dallas Elementary School District 327 has announced changes to its end-of-day procedures for students, effective Monday, October 20.

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Trinity Evangelical Divinity School student reflects on school’s relocation to British Columbia

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 22, 2025

Samuel Lippitt, a student from British Columbia, Canada, began his Master of Theology program at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS) in Deerfield, Illinois, earlier this year.

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Lake County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 21, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Lake County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Vernon Township Republicans chair: 'Trump’s call for Pritzker to face consequences' is justified

By L. P. Schultz | Oct 21, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, criticized Governor JB Pritzker's focus on attacking former President Donald Trump instead of addressing the crises in Illinois.

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Co-host of the Lake Forest Podcast on public-private partnerships: ‘example of why you have low municipal taxes'

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 21, 2025

Joe Weiss, co-host of the Lake Forest Podcasts, said the Bagpipes and Bonfire event highlights how Open Lands’ privately funded efforts and public-private partnerships help keep local taxes low, while also praising local departments for their support and noting the lively neighborhood gatherings that accompanied the event.

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Public hearing set for Quentin Road Phase 1 Study in Deer Park

By A. W. Alonzo | Oct 21, 2025

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways has announced a public hearing regarding the Quentin Road Phase 1 Study.

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Collinsville school board to hold regular monthly meeting October 20

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 21, 2025

The Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 20, 2025.

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Zion students featured in Razzle Dazzle Baton Team performance on Fox 32

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 21, 2025

Last week, students from Zion Central Middle School participated in a performance by the Razzle Dazzle Baton Team on Fox 32 Chicago News.

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Lake Forest High School Band to present free Halloween concert on October 30

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 21, 2025

The Lake Forest High School Band will hold a Halloween concert on October 30, 2025, at the Raymond Moore Auditorium.

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Granite City school district spotlights Grigsby assistant principal Marcie Sweet

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 21, 2025

Granite City Community Unit School District 9 is continuing its weekly staff spotlight series for the 2025-26 school year, highlighting employees who contribute to a positive student experience.

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District 181 recognizes pupil service administrators during Principal Appreciation Month

By S. B. Martino | Oct 21, 2025

As Principal Appreciation Month is observed, Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 is highlighting the work of its building leaders, including Principals, Assistant Principals, and Pupil Service Administrators (PSAs).

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Caseyville Road near high school closed for vocational center construction

By S. B. Martino | Oct 21, 2025

Caseyville Road near Collinsville High School will be closed to through traffic from Monday, October 27 through Friday, October 31.

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East Elementary uses PBIS program to teach positive behavior with music and movies

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 21, 2025

East Elementary School held an event on Wednesday’s early release day to teach students about positive behavior through the PBIS program.

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Libertyville seeks community input for Sunrise Rotary Park playground update

By D. L. Darling | Oct 21, 2025

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission in Libertyville is seeking public input on the design for an updated playground at Sunrise Rotary Park.

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Zoning Board of Appeals to livestream October 16, 2025 meeting

By A. W. Alonzo | Oct 21, 2025

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on October 16, 2025, at City Hall located at 1707 St. Johns Ave.

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Warren-Newport Public Library promotes financial literacy resources for Financial Planning Month

By D. L. Darling | Oct 21, 2025

October is National Financial Planning Month, and the Warren-Newport Public Library (WNPL) is highlighting the financial resources available to its cardholders.

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Warren-Newport Public Library warns of new book delays after Baker & Taylor closure

By A. W. Alonzo | Oct 21, 2025

On October 6, Baker & Taylor, a major supplier of books to schools, bookstores, and libraries across the United States, including Warren-Newport Public Library, announced it will cease operations.

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Bestselling author Ethan Kross speaks at D181 Foundation community event

By S. B. Martino | Oct 21, 2025

District 181 hosted a Community Speaker Series event featuring bestselling author Ethan Kross on October 8 at Hinsdale Middle School.

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Antioch Community High School names Zolan Schieler October Student of the Month

By S. B. Martino | Oct 21, 2025

Zolan Schieler has been named the October Student of the Month at Antioch Community High School (ACHS).