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Lake County Gazette

Saturday, October 25, 2025

News from October 2025

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‘Out of touch’: Pritzker’s $1.4 million blackjack win raises eyebrows

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Oct 17, 2025

Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s campaign disclosed that the Illinois governor won $1.4 million playing blackjack in Las Vegas, a windfall that pushed his reported taxable income for 2024 to more than $10.7 million—over three times his income from the previous year.

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ECA Solar CEO on community investment: 'Leaving communities better than we found them'

By D. L. Darling | Oct 17, 2025

Todd Fryatt, CEO and founder of ECA Solar, said that the Lake Villa Community Energy Initiative will deliver local savings, jobs, tax revenue, and habitat enhancements while preserving land for public use.

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Weber urges support for free speech legislation over partisan resolutions

By D. L. Darling | Oct 17, 2025

State Representative Tom Weber addressed the House floor, urging Democrats to shift their focus from passing non-binding resolutions to supporting his proposed legislation.

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2024 sees Lake County investing $500,625 in football teams

By K. N. Day | Oct 17, 2025

Lake County's two colleges spent $500,625 on their football teams in 2024, an increase over the previous year.

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Lake Zurich residents rank 77th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By D. P. Royal | Oct 17, 2025

Lake Zurich residents paid just over $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 77th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Village issues public notice after water lead action level is exceeded

By A. W. Alonzo | Oct 17, 2025

Residents have been notified of elevated lead levels found in water samples taken from locations with known lead service lines or plumbing.

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Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council met October 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 17, 2025

Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council met 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 14

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Village of Deerfield Community Relations Commission met Oct. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

Village of Deerfield Community Relations Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 14

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Village of Beach Park Public Works Committee met Oct. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

Village of Beach Park Public Works Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 14

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Lake County Public Building Commission met Oct. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

Lake County Public Building Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 14

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City of North Chicago Public Works Committee met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of North Chicago Public Works Committee met Monday, Sept. 15

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City of North Chicago Economic Development/Planning/Zoning Committee met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of North Chicago Economic Development/Planning/Zoning Committee met Monday, Sept. 15

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City of Highwood City Council met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of Highwood City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Which high school alumni from Lake County area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Oct. 20?

By K. N. Day | Oct 17, 2025

These former Lake County area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Oct. 20.

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LFHS announces fall play “TRAP” performances

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 17, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced that the Lake Forest High School (LFHS) theater program will present its fall play, "Trap" by Stephen Gregg.

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LFHS announces new bikes and bike desks to support student wellness

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 17, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced the introduction of new bicycles and bike desks, provided by the Lake Forest High School Foundation (LFHS Foundation), to enhance student wellness and engagement in learning.

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LFHS announces new varsity girls basketball head coach

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 17, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced the appointment of Mark Burke as the new head coach for the Lake Forest High School varsity girls basketball team.

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Coal City High School students volunteer at Wilmington community care center

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 17, 2025

Coal City High School’s PATH and Transitions classes recently volunteered at Our Caring Closet, a community care center located in Wilmington.

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Coal City High School invites veterans to annual appreciation breakfast

By S. B. Martino | Oct 17, 2025

Coal City High School will host a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Monday, November 10, inviting local veterans to attend.

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Coal City High School Pickleball Club hosts inaugural fall tournament

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 17, 2025

The Coal City High School Pickleball Club held its first fall tournament, drawing attention for both competitive play and strong sportsmanship.