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Lake County Gazette

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

News from 2025

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Highland Park City Council to livestream special meeting on September 29, 2025

By I. K. Williams | Sep 28, 2025

The Highland Park City Council will hold a special meeting on September 29, 2025.

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Village of Deerfield Committee of the Whole met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2025

Village of Deerfield Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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City of North Chicago Public Works Committee met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2025

City of North Chicago Public Works Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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City of North Chicago Economic Development/Planning/Zoning Committee Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2025

City of North Chicago Economic Development/Planning/Zoning Committee Tuesday, Sept. 2

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City of North Chicago Judiciary Committee met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2025

City of North Chicago Judiciary Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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City of North Chicago City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2025

City of North Chicago City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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Lake County home sales during week ending Sept. 20

By P. J. Schwarz | Sep 27, 2025

There were 62 reported residential sales in Lake County in the week ending Sept. 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Mocking of Charlie Kirk vigil at Lake Forest College sparks outcry: ‘Disrespect replacing dialogue’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Sep 26, 2025

A photo mocking a student-led vigil for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Lake Forest College has sparked controversy and prompted calls for accountability from the school’s leadership, particularly President Mike Sosulski.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 34.9% of Lake County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 34.9% of students enrolled in Lake County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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CPS board candidate: ‘We have to separate the politics out of our education’

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 26, 2025

Lanetta M. Thomas, candidate for the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education District 9, said “we have to separate the politics out of our education” and focus on funding schools sustainably, noting concerns about local food access and the use of election funds instead of school resources.

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Cedar Lake Road to close for homecoming parade on September 27

By D. L. Darling | Sep 26, 2025

Cedar Lake Road will be closed from Washington Street in Round Lake to Hawthorne Drive in Round Lake Beach on Saturday, September 27.

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Who are the former Lake County high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Sept. 29?

By K. N. Day | Sep 26, 2025

The week beginning Monday, Sept. 29 will showcase these former Lake County area high school standouts.

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LFHS recognizes September Student Spotlight honoree Lana Hernandez

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 26, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School has announced Lana Hernandez as the September Student Spotlight honoree.

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LFHS announces construction update walk-through with community leaders

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 26, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School recently hosted members of the Scout Neighbors, Rotary Club, and Chamber of Commerce Board for a construction update walk-through.

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LFHS announces clear bag policy for upcoming football game

By S. B. Martino | Sep 26, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School has issued a reminder regarding the clear bag policy that will be enforced at Lake Zurich High School for entry to Friday's football game.

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Lake County seeks feedback on ADA transition plan

By D. C. Welch | Sep 26, 2025

Lake County is seeking public feedback on its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Comprehensive Transition Plan following a recent public meeting discussing the plan's progress.

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Lake County launches Envision 2050 transportation plan survey

By M. F. Hinton | Sep 26, 2025

Lake County has announced Envision 2050, a comprehensive long-range transportation plan aimed at guiding decisions and priorities for the next 25 years.

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How many H-2A petitions made by Lake County Gazette publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By S. A. Matos | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Lake County Gazette publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Co-host of the Lake Forest Podcast: ‘School choice would give lower- and middle-income families’ more options

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 25, 2025

Joe Weiss, co-host of the Lake Forest Podcast, said some states have introduced “school choice” programs, often called vouchers, allowing families to select schools outside the public system, giving lower- and middle-income families options similar to wealthier families, while noting that CPS and some suburban schools often do not use funds efficiently.

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Op-ed: Crystal Lake Fraudster Walks Back Guilty Plea in Veterans Theft Case

By Michael Scornavacco, Republican Committeeman, Antioch 6 | Sep 25, 2025

Alan J. Hanke, 61, of Crystal Lake, has built a reputation few would envy. Federal prosecutors already call him a “serial fraudster.”