Lake County Gazette

At its regular meeting on September 22, 2025, the Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 Board of Education recognized Collinsville High School senior Sara McChristian.

CPS board candidate: Planned Parenthood ‘was historically created to eradicate the Black people out of America’

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 23, 2025

Lanetta M. Thomas, candidate for the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Board of Education District 9, said she connected with Zoe from Chicago Flips Red after seeing her on TikTok “telling the truth,” and during her campaign, she claimed Planned Parenthood was created to “eradicate the Black people out of America” and noted it asked her to support extensive LGBTQ history in CPS schools.

Coal City High School prepares for Homecoming Week with themed events and parade

Coal City High School is preparing for its annual Homecoming Week, which will take place from Monday, September 22 through Saturday, September 27.

Coalers volleyball hosts annual night supporting childhood cancer awareness

The Coalers Volleyball Program held its 10th Annual Childhood Cancer Awareness/Megan Bugg Night on Monday, September 15.

Coal City High School offers discount coupon cards for homecoming week

Coal City High School is partnering with local businesses to offer fans a way to support the school and receive discounts during Homecoming Week.

Coal City tennis edges Providence Catholic in close match

Coal City High School’s tennis team secured a narrow 4-3 win over Providence Catholic on Monday, September 15.

First graders at Coal City Early Childhood Center conduct hands-on apple investigation

Mrs. Aichele's first grade class at Coal City Early Childhood Center recently participated in an apple-themed investigation, helping "Farmer Brown find his prize apple."

Coal City Theatre Department launches Athletes in the Arts for Homecoming Week

The Coal City Theatre Department will host its first Athletes in the Arts performance to start Coalers Homecoming Week.

Marching Coalers win awards at Pontiac Showdown to start new season

The Marching Coalers began their competition season last weekend by traveling to Pontiac for their first contest of the year.

Coal City Middle School staff host McTeacher’s Night fundraiser at local McDonald’s

Faculty, staff, and administrators from Coal City Middle School will be working behind the counter at Coal City McDonald’s for McTeacher’s Night on Wednesday, September 17.

Coalers girls golf team posts season low score in latest match

The Coalers Girls Golf team recorded a season-low score of 198 in their recent match, losing to LaSalle but defeating Ottawa.

Coal City High School students honor 9/11 victims with stair climb tribute

Three Coal City High School students commemorated the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks by participating in a stair climb event at the Coal City High School Stadium on Sunday, September 7.

Coalers boys golf posts season-best score but falls short against Streator

The Coal City Boy’s Golf team achieved its best score of the season with a 174, though it was not enough to surpass Streator, which finished with a 155.

North Shore District 112 sets new literacy goal at September board meeting

North Shore School District 112 held its regular Board of Education meeting on September 16 at Northwood Middle School, with a livestream available for the public.

Warren-Newport Public Library promotes free business tools through expanded cardholder services

By D. L. Darling | Sep 23, 2025

Warren-Newport Public Library is highlighting a range of resources available to local business owners and entrepreneurs through its library card program.

Two eighth graders named as District 45 student board representatives

Two eighth-grade students have been chosen to serve as student board representatives for the District 45 Board of Education for the 2025-26 school year.

United Township High School issues updates on events and resources for fall semester