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Lake County Gazette

Monday, October 20, 2025

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Granite City school board schedules special meeting for October 14

By S. B. Martino | Oct 14, 2025

The Granite City Community Unit School District 9 (GCSD9) will hold a special board meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 5 p.m. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the GCSD9 Board Office located at 3200 Maryville Road.

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Mokena Junior High baseball finishes historic second at state tournament

By S. B. Martino | Oct 14, 2025

Mokena Junior High School’s baseball team secured second place at the IESA State Baseball Tournament, marking the highest finish in school history.

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Vernon Hills residents paid 36th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during August

By D. P. Royal | Oct 13, 2025

Vernon Hills residents paid just over $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 36th highest total paid per municipality in August.

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Mundelein ranks 73rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

By D. P. Royal | Oct 12, 2025

Mundelein residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 73rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Lake County Stormwater Management Commission met Oct. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2025

Lake County Stormwater Management Commission met Thursday, Oct. 9

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Lake County Rules Committee met Oct. 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2025

Lake County Rules Committee met Friday, Oct. 10

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City of Highwood Committee of the Whole met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2025

City of Highwood Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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City of Highland Park Human Relations Advisory Group met Oct. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2025

City of Highland Park Human Relations Advisory Group met Thursday, Oct. 9

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City of Highland Park Housing Commission met Oct. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2025

City of Highland Park Housing Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 8

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Coalers girls tennis team falls short in close matches against LaSalle-Peru and Ottawa

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 12, 2025

The Coal City High School Girls Tennis team narrowly lost two recent non-conference matches, both by a 3-2 margin, against LaSalle-Peru and Ottawa Township.

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Coal City High School students participate in Manufacturing Day event

By S. B. Martino | Oct 12, 2025

Career and Technical Education students from Coal City High School participated in the 10th annual Manufacturing Day, accompanied by instructors Mr. Kennell and Ms.

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Music activities highlight curriculum at Early Childhood Center

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 12, 2025

Early Childhood Center students in Coal City are engaging in a variety of music activities as part of their curriculum.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Lake County residents paid 4th-largest sum in August

By R. J. Patterson | Oct 11, 2025

Lake County residents paid just over $8.7 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in August.

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Highland Park residents rank 52nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By D. P. Royal | Oct 11, 2025

Highland Park residents paid just under $1.8 million in sales taxes, ranking 52nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Barrington Village Hall to close October 13 for staff in-service day

By A. W. Alonzo | Oct 11, 2025

Village Hall will not be open on Monday, October 13, due to a staff in-service day.

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Bus route changes for United Township High School District 30 take effect October 14

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 11, 2025

Changes to three bus routes affecting students in United Township High School District 30 will take effect starting Tuesday, October 14.

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Hawthorn Woods launches winter coat drive to support veterans

By I. K. Williams | Oct 11, 2025

Residents of Hawthorn Woods are being asked to donate winter coats as part of a local drive aimed at supporting veterans and their families.

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District 181 honors Principal Sara Olson during Principal Appreciation Month

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 11, 2025

District 181 has recognized Principal Sara Olson of Elm School during Principal Appreciation Month, acknowledging her leadership and contributions to the school community.

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Zion Central Middle School staff compete in annual chili cook-off

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 11, 2025

Zion Central Middle School hosted its seasonal Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday afternoon, drawing participation from staff members who prepared a range of chili recipes.

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Pest control scheduled at Sarah Adams and May Whitney Elementary Schools on October 10

By S. B. Martino | Oct 11, 2025

Orkin will conduct pest control treatments at Sarah Adams Elementary School and May Whitney Elementary School on Friday, October 10.