Lake County Gazette

Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 (CUSD 10) will partner with the St. Louis Area Foodbank to host a Mobile Food Market on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Vernon Hills sets trick-or-treat hours and issues Halloween safety reminders

By D. L. Darling | Oct 21, 2025

The Village of Vernon Hills has announced the recommended hours for trick-or-treating this year.

Village reschedules natural resources meeting, adds special session for services committee

By A. W. Alonzo | Oct 21, 2025

The Natural Resources Committee meeting originally set for October 21 has been moved to November 4.

Lake Forest College hosts Homecoming and Reunion Weekend with over 1,100 attendees

The annual Homecoming and Reunion Weekend at Lake Forest College took place on October 10 and 11, 2025, bringing together more than 1,100 participants for a series of events on campus.

United Township High School announces Pre-ACT day and student activity updates

Students at United Township High School received several announcements for the week of October 16, 2025, including details on school meals, upcoming events, and club activities.

Lake Forest College student renovates Bhutan monastery through Projects for Peace initiative

Desang Tenzin, a member of the Lake Forest College class of 2028, has continued her commitment to community improvement by working on a project in Bhutan.

United Township High School announces Pre-ACT day details and student event reminders

United Township High School District 30 has released its announcements for October 15, 2025, providing updates and reminders for students and staff.

United Township High School District announces athletics schedule for October 13-18

United Township High School District 30 has announced a full schedule of athletic events for the week of October 13 to October 18, 2025.

Monroe School principal Erin Eder recognized during Principal Appreciation Month

Principal Erin Eder is being recognized during Principal Appreciation Month for her leadership at Monroe School.

Park District of Highland Park reviews recreation assessment and capital projects

Representatives from BerryDunn presented the results of a Recreation Assessment to the Park Board.

Collinsville High School homecoming parade to follow new route on Main Street

The Collinsville High School Homecoming Parade will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, and will follow a new route this year.

Round Lake schools introduce new platform for 2025 parent-teacher conference sign-ups

Parent-teacher conferences for the 2025 school year in Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 are scheduled for Thursday, October 23, from 8:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday, October 24, from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parents are asked to...

Beulah Park Elementary hosts Hispanic Heritage celebration for families

Beulah Park Elementary School hosted a Hispanic Heritage celebration on Tuesday evening, drawing families from the community to enjoy music, dancing, games, and face painting.

Grayslake D127 students gain hands-on experience at Liberty Prairie Farm Fall Fest

Students from Grayslake Community High School District 127 are engaging in hands-on agricultural education through a partnership with Liberty Prairie Farm.

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 demographics and teacher data highlighted

Earlier this week, Dr. Jeni Gotto, Superintendent of Westminster Public Schools, joined staff at Sunset Ridge PK–8 to celebrate the school's recognition as one of the top 30 schools in Colorado.

Westminster Public Schools hosts national summit on competency-based education

Approximately 140 educators from across 12 states, including Colorado, gathered in Westminster for the latest Competency-Based Education Summit hosted by Westminster Public Schools (WPS).

Board honors Sunset Ridge PK-8 for statewide recognition by Money Inc

The Westminster Public Schools Board of Education recognized Sunset Ridge PK-8 for being named one of the Top 30 Elementary Schools in Colorado by Money Inc. Sunset Ridge was ranked 24th on the list.

Beach Park consolidates gifted program at Newport Elementary for grades 3-5

This school year, Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 has centralized its gifted and accelerated learning program for grades 3-5 at Newport Elementary School.

Granite City and Collinsville high schools host third annual Paz Cup soccer match

Granite City High School and Collinsville High School will hold the third annual Paz Cup on Thursday, October 16, at Gene Baker Field in Granite City.

Students mark Moon Festival with food, music, and cultural exchange at Lake Forest College