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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

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State Sen. Dan McConchie: 'I am pleased to hear that the Mundelein Park & Recreation District will be using the $600,000 matching grant

State Senator Dan McConchie expressed satisfaction with the Mundelein Park & Recreation District's use of a $600,000 matching grant.

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 6, 2025

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Lake County GOP Chair: IL Dems ‘continue to focus on their far-left social agenda’

The chairman of the Lake County Republican Party said the party is laying the groundwork for the 2026 elections while Democrats focus on “their far-left social agenda.”

By Lake County Gazette News Service | Dec 17, 2024

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Salvi: 'Pritzker puts mass illegal immigration before Illinois families'

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 3, 2024

Illinois Republican Party Chair Kathy Salvi, a resident of Waukegan, said that Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson are prioritizing illegal immigrants over the needs of Illinois families. In an op-ed published in the Washington Reporter, Salvi highlighted what she described as a growing fiscal crisis fueled by the state and city’s mismanagement of resources.

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How did Lake County precincts vote in the '24 Lake County State's Attorney election?

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Nov 27, 2024

Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart (D) was re-elected to his position over opponent Mary Cole (R) during the 2024 General Election.

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How did Lake County precincts vote in the 10th district's Congressional race?

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Nov 25, 2024

Incumbent U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D) won re-election to Illinois' 10th Congressional district over Jim Carris (R). As of publication time, Schneider won 59.6% of the vote to Carris' 40.4%, according to unofficial AP results.

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How did Lake County precincts vote in the Lake County Board District 13 race?

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Nov 22, 2024

Incumbent Sandy Hart (D) was re-elected to her position of District 13 board member on the Lake County Board over opponent Ben Grum (R) during the 2024 General Election.

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How did Lake County precincts vote in the '24 Presidential election?

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 20, 2024

While U.S. President-Elect Donald Trump (R) won re-election to the White House over Vice President Kamala Harris, Harris won the majority in Lake County with 59.58% of the vote, compared to Trump's 40.42%.

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State Senator Sally Turner: 'I'm very disappointed that this critical piece of legislation was held in Committee'

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 16, 2024

State Senator Sally Turner expressed her hopes for the passage of legislation aimed at protecting the Mahomet Aquifer in a Facebook post dated November 15.

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Sen. McConchie announces National Civics Bee essay competition

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 15, 2024

Illinois State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-IL-26) has announced an essay contest aimed to teach students about the importance of civics education.

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Illinois' 10th Congressional District candidate: 'Here’s to keeping up the fight to make our country a better place'

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 8, 2024

Illinois' 10th Congressional District candidate Jim Carris expressed gratitude to his supporters in a Facebook post dated November 6.

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Lake County State's Attorney candidate: 'My love for Lake County has only grown throughout this journey'

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 7, 2024

Mary Cole, a candidate for Lake County State's Attorney, conceded the race in a Facebook post on November 6.

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Lake County Board’s 13th District candidate Grum on fentanyl overdose crisis: ‘We cannot afford to ignore the realities of this epidemic’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Oct 24, 2024

As the fentanyl crisis intensifies, Ben Grum, a candidate for the Lake County Board’s 13th District, is raising alarms about the rising rates of suicides and overdoses in the region.

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Rep. McLaughlin: 'Illinois citizens need to come first' over illegal aliens

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 23, 2024

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-52) said ensuring services for Illinois citizens need to be prioritized over providing for illegal aliens coming into Lake County. He made the statement on a recent episode of the Prairie State Times podcast.

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Group that supports ‘puberty blockers’ for kids names Schneider 'Trans Equality Champion', endorses Harris

By Lake County Gazette News Service | Oct 23, 2024

A group that supports giving kids ‘puberty blocking’ drugs has named U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) a ‘Trans Equality Champion” and endorsed Kamala Harris for President.

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Shields Township GOP chair: 'It is critical that Republicans vote early'

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 18, 2024

Dan Rogers, Chairman of the Shields Township GOP, emphasized the importance of early voting for Republicans in the upcoming election. He urged party members to ensure their voices are heard amid tight polling and potential disruptions. Rogers made these remarks to the Lake County Gazette on October 16.

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Carris: 'Deeply disturbed' by billboard that contains 'hate speech against Israel'

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 18, 2024

Illinois 10th Congressional District candidate Jim Carris has expressed strong opposition to billboard messages along I-94. In an October 16 Facebook post, he said, "We must stand united in the fight against hate and ensure that such despicable displays are met with swift and resounding condemnation."

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Lake County Board candidate Grum: ‘There is absolutely no evidence that the Safe-T Act has made anyone in Lake County safer’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Oct 2, 2024

As he campaigns for a seat on the Lake County Board, Lake Forest Police Commander Ben Grum is making headlines with his vocal opposition to the Illinois Safe-T Act, arguing that the legislation has not improved safety in the region.

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Buffalo Grove residents can now file petitions for Village Board Trustee seats

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 16, 2024

Buffalo Grove residents interested in running for a Village Board Trustee seat can now pick up a petition and information packet from the Village Hall front desk at 50 Raupp Boulevard. The deadline to file a petition is November 18.

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11th Congressional District candidate Evans: ‘Close the border, ensure that prosecutors are not committing prosecutorial misconduct’

By North Cook News reports | 4 months ago

11th Congressional District candidate Jerry Evans is criticizing the federal government’s handling of crime and immigration issues, spotlighting what he describes as a severe oversight impacting communities across Illinois.

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10th Congressional District candidate Carris on surviving plane hijacking by Palestinian group: ‘There was shooting behind us, and the plane exploded’

By North Cook News reports | 5 months ago

10th Congressional District candidate Jim Carris delivered a heartfelt and impassioned plea for U.S. action in response to the recent escalation of violence in Israel.