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Lake County Gazette

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

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Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 administrators rank 431st lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 11, 2025

Administrators in Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 earn an average of $109,389 per year, ranking 431st lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Lake County announces flood insurance premium discounts for unincorporated residents

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 11, 2025

Lake County has announced that property owners in unincorporated areas may qualify for flood insurance premium discounts averaging $273 annually.

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Lake County Sheriff’s Office announces SIG arrests Waukegan drug dealer

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 11, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Waukegan drug dealer following a joint investigation conducted by its Special Investigations Group (SIG), in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives...

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Analysis: Gavin School District 37 administrators rank 342nd highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 10, 2025

Administrators in Gavin School District 37 earn an average of $115,331 per year, ranking 342nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Lake County in week ending July 5

By S. A. Matos | Jul 10, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Facilities upgrade projects underway in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 10, 2025

During the summer, schools in the district are undergoing significant maintenance and improvements.

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Zion man accused of possessing child pornography

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 9, 2025

A Zion man is facing charges related to child pornography following an investigation by Lake County Sheriff's detectives.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Lake County in week ending July 5?

By S. A. Matos | Jul 9, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. McLaughlin: 'We need less spending, lower taxes, and we need more residents to stay in Illinois'

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 9, 2025

Martin McLaughlin, a House Representative from Illinois, has called for state leaders to lower taxes and spending to encourage residents to remain in the state.

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2024: Zion Elementary School District 6 administrators rank 331st highest in state for average salary

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 9, 2025

Administrators in Zion Elementary School District 6 earn an average of $115,866 per year, ranking 331st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Lake County in week ending July 5?

By S. A. Matos | Jul 9, 2025

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lake County Sheriff’s human trafficking operation nets 27 arrests

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 8, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff's Special Investigations Group has announced the arrest of 27 individuals following a two-day human trafficking suppression operation.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 5 inmates sentenced in Lake County during week ending July 19

By C. L. Powers | Jul 8, 2025

There were five inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 19.

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Winthrop Harbor School District 1 administrators rank 327th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 8, 2025

Administrators in Winthrop Harbor School District 1 earn an average of $116,062 per year, ranking 327th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Lindenhurst opens applications for 2025 Citizens' Academy

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 8, 2025

Applications are now open for the 2025 Citizens' Academy in Lindenhurst.

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Village of Lindenhurst launches photo contest showcasing community beauty

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 8, 2025

The Village of Lindenhurst is inviting photographers to participate in its 2025 Photo Contest.

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New Trier students explore French culture on educational trip

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 8, 2025

Fifteen students from New Trier High School recently completed a ten-day educational trip to France, accompanied by their French teachers, Madame Pasquini and Madame Salisbury.

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Lindenhurst offers guidance for new and relocating businesses

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 8, 2025

The Village of Lindenhurst is promoting its business-friendly environment to entrepreneurs and companies considering starting or relocating their operations there.

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Deputies rescue elderly woman trapped in bathtub

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 8, 2025

Lake County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a well-being check at a home in unincorporated Wauconda yesterday afternoon.

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Unplug Illinois event offers free family activities at Millennium Park

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 8, 2025

The Illinois Park and Recreation Association is inviting the public to participate in its Unplug Illinois campaign.