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Lake County Gazette

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

News from 2025

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North Chicago School District 187: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 10.4% of the students in North Chicago School District 187 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending June 14?

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at three gas stations in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Gurnee School District 56 administrators rank 144th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

Administrators in Gurnee School District 56 earn an average of $134,082 per year, ranking 144th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Reckless Gurnee driver who caused multiple crashes gets multiple charges

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

A Gurnee man is facing multiple charges following a series of collisions that resulted in injuries and led to a police chase.

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In 2023-24 school year, 38.6% of Fremont School District 79 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 38.6% of Fremont School District 79 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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There were 7,714 Black students enrolled in Lake County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

In Lake County schools, 7,714 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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GCSD9 announces board meeting scheduled for June 24

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

The Granite City Community Unit School District #9 has announced its upcoming board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

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Officer-involved shooting under investigation in Highland Park

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

On Friday, June 20, 2025, the City of Highland Park Police responded to an officers arrived to check on his well-being, the individual charged at them with a knife.

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Update from Lake County Major Crime Task Force on Highland Park officer-involved shooting

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

On June 20, 2025, at approximately 4:55 a.m., Highland Park Police Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Half Day Road to check on the wellbeing of an individual.

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Waste Management granted early start due to heat advisories

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

Due to forecasted excessive heat advisories, Waste Management has been given permission to start servicing residential areas at 6:00 AM on Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24.

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Village seeks resident input on Harvey Lake improvements

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

The Village is conducting a public survey to gather resident preferences and recommendations for improving Harvey Lake and its surrounding area.

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RLAS educator receives Above and Beyond Award for 2025

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

The Board of Education recognized Krissi Gatlin for winning the 2025 Above and Beyond Award.

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Highland Park provides guidelines on identifying plainclothes officers amid community concerns

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

Earlier today, a City of Highland Park police officer visited a residence in the Sunset Woods area to follow up on an investigation.

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Village announces public parking lot closures for maintenance

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

Contractors are scheduled to perform maintenance work to sealcoat and restripe two Village-owned parking lots on Monday, June 23, and Tuesday, June 24.

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Tips to cut cooling costs this summer

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

When the forecast reads 90 degrees, a higher energy bill can feel inevitable.

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Village seeks direct contact info for better resident engagement

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

**Article: Village seeks to improve resident communication through direct contact** The Village has announced a new initiative aimed at enhancing communication with its residents by collecting direct contact information.

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Buffalo Grove announces Fourth of July celebration details

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

The annual Buffalo Grove Fourth of July Celebration is set to take place on Friday, July 4, at Willow Stream Park.

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Lake Forest College dedicates building after $5M alumni gift

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

Lake Forest College celebrated a significant occasion on Friday, June 13, with the naming of a campus building in recognition of a substantial gift from alumni Gardiner “Gary” Van Ness III ’64 and Jessie (Steiner) Van Ness ’69.

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Kracklauer Park Inclusive Playground opens June 19

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

The Kracklauer Park Inclusive Playground is set to open for public use on Thursday, June 19, after 3 p.m. The removal of construction fencing will mark the availability of the park to visitors.

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Du Quoin Educational Foundation announces fundraising golf scramble

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

The Du Quoin Educational Foundation has announced its upcoming Golf Scramble, Diana Rea, in her announcement, said: "The Du Quoin Educational Foundation is Teams interested in participating can register for $150, which includes both Sponsorship...