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Lake County Gazette

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

News from September 2025

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Moms for Liberty: District policy enabled 18-year-old male to enter girls locker room

By I. K. Williams | Sep 8, 2025

Moms for Liberty Lake County announced on the social media platform X that Community High School District 128 allegedly ignored warnings from parents and the U.S. Department of Education regarding its locker room policies.

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Rep. McLaughlin on Chicago crime rate: 'Safety is a fundamental right'

By I. K. Williams | Sep 8, 2025

Martin McLaughlin, a state representative from Illinois, has criticized decades of Democratic policies, asserting that they have failed Chicago neighborhoods.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Employee Connections, Inc. NFP

By N. K. Snyder | Sep 8, 2025

Employee Connections, Inc. NFP, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $524,124 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Mom turns to Trump after Safe-T Act, Rinehart let illegal immigrant walk free following daughter’s grisly death

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Sep 8, 2025

Jennifer Bos, the heartbroken mother of Megan Bos, has erupted in outrage against Illinois’ controversial Safe-T Act and the state’s handling of criminal illegal immigrants.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry across Lake County Gazette publication area in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Real Estate and Rental and Leasing employers across Lake County Gazette publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Coalers golf teams secure conference victories over Manteno

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 8, 2025

The Coal City Community Unit School District 1’s boys and girls golf teams both earned conference wins against Manteno on Tuesday.

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Coal City girls tennis team secures third straight win over Streator

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 8, 2025

The Coal City High School girls varsity tennis team secured a 5-0 victory over Streator, marking their third consecutive win.

Coalers boys varsity soccer wins shootout championship with three shutouts

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

The Coalers Boys Varsity Soccer Team secured the championship at the Coal City Coalers Shootout on Saturday, August 30, with three consecutive shutout victories.

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Coal City girls tennis secures fourth place finish at LaSalle-Peru Invite

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

Coalers Girls Varsity Tennis finished fourth at the LaSalle-Peru Invite last weekend.

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United Township High School District announces events and updates for start of school year

By S. B. Martino | Sep 8, 2025

United Township High School District 30 has announced several updates and opportunities for students as the new school year begins.

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Round Lake introduces Recycle Coach app for improved waste management

By R. J. Patterson | Sep 8, 2025

The Village of Round Lake has introduced Recycle Coach, a new application designed to help residents manage recycling and waste services.

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Facilities committee explores affordable teacher housing solutions

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 8, 2025

At a recent meeting, the Forward Together Facilities Initiative (FTFI) discussed approaches used by Colorado school districts and entrepreneurs to address affordable housing for teachers.

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Westminster Public Schools launches Bookmarks initiative to promote literacy

By S. B. Martino | Sep 8, 2025

Dr. Jeni Gotto, Superintendent of Westminster Public Schools, addressed the school community in a recent note highlighting the importance of setting an example for children, particularly in developing reading habits.

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Limestone superintendent addresses rumors after anonymous safety report investigated

By S. B. Martino | Sep 8, 2025

Early on September 2, an anonymous student submitted a vague report through the Safe2HelpIL platform.

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Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 launches Bookmarks initiative to promote literacy

By S. B. Martino | Sep 8, 2025

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 (WPS) has launched an initiative called Bookmarks to promote literacy among students and encourage a love of reading throughout the school community.

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Wish for Wheels provides bikes and lessons for Sherrelwood Elementary students

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 8, 2025

Students at Sherrelwood Elementary received new bikes, helmets, and a riding lesson through a program by Wish for Wheels.

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Goreville Elementary preschool program earns top state quality honor

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

Goreville Elementary School’s Preschool for All/Preschool for All Expansion program has received the Gold Circle of Quality from ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s quality recognition and improvement system for early learning and development programs.

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North Chicago School District announces health clinics and fall events for students

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

North Chicago School District 187 has announced a series of health, academic, and athletic events for September.

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Highland Park reiterates commitment to inclusivity amid concerns over federal operations

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

The City of Highland Park has issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to being an inclusive and welcoming community.

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United Township High School announces events and updates as new school year begins

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

United Township High School District 30 released several announcements for students and staff on September 2, 2025.