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Lake County Gazette

Monday, October 20, 2025

News from 2025

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Zion elementary hosts instrument fitting night for fourth graders

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 6, 2025

Fourth-grade students from Elmwood and West Elementary participated in Zion Elementary School District 6’s Instrument Fitting Night, an event aimed at introducing young learners to music.

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Shiloh Park volleyball teams compete against Robert Abbott Middle School

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 6, 2025

Shiloh Park’s volleyball teams competed against Robert Abbott Middle School on Thursday evening at the Zion Central Middle School gymnasium.

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Grayslake Central celebrates record-breaking homecoming with broad student participation

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 6, 2025

Grayslake Central High School recently held its 2025 Homecoming, bringing together students, staff, and community members for a week of activities.

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East Elementary holds heritage parade for Hispanic Heritage Month

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 6, 2025

East Elementary School held its first Heritage Parade on Thursday as part of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Highland Park announces fall construction projects affecting roads, parking lots

By A. W. Alonzo | Oct 6, 2025

The Highland Park Public Works Department has announced several construction projects set to begin in September 2025.

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East Elementary hosts “Donuts with Grown Ups” breakfast for kindergarten families

By S. B. Martino | Oct 6, 2025

East Elementary School hosted a breakfast event called “Donuts with Grown Ups” on Tuesday morning, inviting kindergarten families and staff to gather in the gymnasium.

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District 181 begins search for new superintendent as Dr. Garcia announces retirement

By S. B. Martino | Oct 6, 2025

District 181 has begun the process to find a new superintendent, as Dr. Hector Garcia will retire in June 2026 after eight years of service.

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Hawthorn Woods Police Department shares Halloween safety tips for local families

By D. L. Darling | Oct 6, 2025

Residents in Hawthorn Woods are being reminded of safety measures for Halloween trick-or-treating.

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Highland Park Fire Department seeks community input for strategic planning

By I. K. Williams | Oct 6, 2025

The Highland Park Fire Department is inviting community members to a feedback session on Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30 PM.

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How many white students were enrolled in Lake County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 5, 2025

In Lake County school districts, 52,247 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Highland Park Fire Department requests public input through new online survey

By A. W. Alonzo | Oct 5, 2025

The Highland Park Fire Department is seeking input from community members to help shape its future direction.

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Highland Park begins annual sidewalk repairs and assessments

By I. K. Williams | Oct 5, 2025

The City of Highland Park has announced that sidewalk maintenance work will be taking place over the next month.

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Bookmarks series highlights joy of reading at Sherrelwood and provides district facts

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 5, 2025

The Bookmarks series recently highlighted a moment at Sherrelwood Elementary where the joy of reading was on display.

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City of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Subcommittee met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 5, 2025

City of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Subcommittee met Thursday, Oct. 2

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Lake Zurich school board members to attend Birthday Box packing event

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 5, 2025

Board of Education members from Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 are scheduled to attend a Birthday Box packing event at the Lake Zurich High School cafeteria on October 6, 2025.

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Marching Coalers earn second place at NIU competition

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 5, 2025

Last weekend, the Marching Coalers took part in the Red and Black Fall Classic at Northern Illinois University.

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Yoga Dynamics class holds annual scavenger hunt promoting mindfulness

By S. B. Martino | Oct 5, 2025

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Weekly recap of Lake County home sales during week ending Sept. 27

By P. J. Schwarz | Oct 4, 2025

There were 239 reported residential sales in Lake County in the week ending Sept. 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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30 Pacific Islander students enrolled in Lake County districts in 2023-24 school year

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 4, 2025

In Lake County school districts, 30 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Antioch District 117 board member Sue Dickson faces resignation calls over post labeling white conservative families ‘trash’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Oct 4, 2025

What began as a social media re-post has erupted into a full-blown scandal for Antioch Community High School District 117 School Board Member Sue Dickson.