| Lake County Gazette

Lake County residents pay $745,774 in County Sales Tax in August

By N. K. Snyder | Oct 3, 2025

In August, Lake County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

United Township High School announces dates for Homecoming Week 2025

By S. B. Martino | Oct 3, 2025

Homecoming celebrations at United Township High School are set to begin on Monday, September 29, and will run through October 4.

Libertyville announces temporary drinking water service interruption for maintenance

By L. P. Schultz | Oct 3, 2025

Residents of the Village of Libertyville are being notified about a temporary interruption in their Lake Michigan drinking water supply.

Mundelein Arts Commission announces fourth annual “Lure of the Local” art exhibition

By M. F. Hinton | Oct 3, 2025

The annual "Lure of the Local" art exhibition, established in 2022, will return for its fourth year with a focus on the theme "Portals."

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Who are the former high school athletes from Lake County area competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By K. N. Day | Oct 3, 2025

These former Lake County area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 6.

Lake Forest School D67 announces Everett School sensory garden reopening

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 3, 2025

Lake Forest School District 67 has announced the reopening of Everett School’s Sensory Garden.

LFHS fall play 'TRAP' tickets on sale

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 3, 2025

Lake Forest Schools have announced that tickets are now available for the Lake Forest High School (LFHS) fall play, "TRAP," directed by Sara Dreiling with assistant director Dawn Neal.

LFHS hosts National Chinese Honor Society induction

By S. B. Martino | Oct 3, 2025

Lake Forest schools announced that the National Chinese Honor Society induction ceremony took place on September 26 in the high school library classroom, led by Dr. John Trowbridge.

Approximately $4.3 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collected in August for Lake County

By N. K. Snyder | Oct 2, 2025

In August, Lake County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Mundelein launches online portal for non-emergency police reports

By M. F. Hinton | Oct 2, 2025

Residents of Mundelein now have the option to submit non-emergency police service requests online using Frontline Public Safety.

Lake County detectives arrest two men in $17,000 elder fraud case

By D. C. Welch | Oct 2, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced that on September 29, 2025, detectives arrested two men accused of defrauding an 80-year-old Green Oaks woman of $17,000.

Lake County completes White Deer Run Reservoir to boost water reliability

By L. P. Schultz | Oct 2, 2025

Lake County has announced the completion of the $7.5 million White Deer Run Reservoir in Vernon Hills, a project aimed at enhancing water reliability and emergency preparedness for the Vernon Hills Water System.