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Lake County begins Sheridan Crossing remediation project

By L. P. Schultz | Sep 17, 2025

Lake County has announced a partnership with the City of North Chicago to initiate the Sheridan Crossing Remediation Project.

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Lake County Sheriff’s Office reports arrest in Round Lake arson case

By M. F. Hinton | Sep 17, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a man accused of intentionally setting a house on fire in unincorporated Round Lake.

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: Charlie Kirk's 'mission has not been silenced in this tragedy'

By N. I. Gomez | Sep 16, 2025

Jay Swidler, Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans, said that Charlie Kirk's assassination was a tragic attack on both his life and the free speech he passionately upheld.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Waukegan residents paid 30th-largest sum per muncipality in July

By D. P. Royal | Sep 16, 2025

Waukegan residents paid approximately $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Buffalo Grove teacher Carolyn Pinta facing calls for dismissal over Charlie Kirk comments

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Sep 16, 2025

The Liberty Lake chapter of Moms for Liberty is urging parents to remove their children from classes taught by Carolyn Heyman Pinta, a Spanish teacher at Twin Groves Middle School and activist, following social media posts in which she criticized conservative activist Charlie Kirk and called for resistance.

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Woodland District announces Hispanic Heritage Month celebration and art contest

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 16, 2025

Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 will host a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on October 4, 2025.

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Collinsville High School BSU presents at Gospel Music Hall of Fame Induction

By S. B. Martino | Sep 15, 2025

The Collinsville High School Black Student Union (BSU) was invited to serve as award presenters at the 2025 Gospel Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, held on September 6, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri.

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United Township High School announces dates and theme for Homecoming 2025

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 15, 2025

Homecoming 2025 at United Township High School District 30 is scheduled for September 29 through October 4, with "The Great Gatsby" selected as this year’s theme.

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Beach Park schools address family concerns amid increased immigration enforcement activity

By S. B. Martino | Sep 15, 2025

Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3 has issued a statement addressing concerns among families following reports of increased federal immigration officials in the region and the possible use of Great Lakes Naval Station as a...

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United Township High School District shares announcements on activities and events for early September

By S. B. Martino | Sep 15, 2025

United Township High School District 30 released several announcements for students and families on September 8, 2025.

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Career programs at Grayslake District 127 spotlighted ahead of Manufacturing Alliance visit

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 15, 2025

Grayslake Community High School District 127 will host the Lake County Manufacturing Alliance on September 17, offering a tour of its manufacturing and technology labs.

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Libertyville warns residents about unauthorized broadband service solicitations

By I. K. Williams | Sep 15, 2025

Residents in the Village have reported that a contractor has been attempting to enter properties by offering broadband services and collecting personal information related to the installation of I3, a broadband provider.

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Lake County (Lake Forest - Lake Bluff- Knollwood) Events Lake County 09.29-10.12

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 15, 2025

Lake County (Lake Forest - Lake Bluff- Knollwood) Events Lake County 09.29-10.12

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Prairie State Taxes: Highland Park residents rank 53rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By D. P. Royal | Sep 15, 2025

Highland Park residents paid approximately $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 53rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Rep. McLaughlin on crime: 'Public safety is a right not a privilege'

By N. I. Gomez | Sep 15, 2025

Martin McLaughlin, House Representative of Illinois, said that state leaders should prioritize public safety and questioned their stance on National Guard deployment.

Lake Forest podcast GOP guest: There are ‘two billionaires that call the shots in Illinois’

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 15, 2025

Aaron Del Mar, entrepreneur, GOP operator, and guest on the Lake Forest Podcast, said two billionaires "call the shots" in Illinois, with J.B. Pritzker influencing Democrats and Dick Uihlein funding Republicans through four "gatekeepers" who decide which candidates get support and how much money to allocate.

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This week in Lake County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Sept. 14-20)

By D. L. Darling | Sep 15, 2025

This week in Lake County history.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Pads Lake County

By N. K. Snyder | Sep 14, 2025

Pads Lake County, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $200,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Prairie State Taxes: Lake Zurich residents rank 75th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By D. P. Royal | Sep 14, 2025

Lake Zurich residents paid just over $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 75th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole met September 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 14, 2025

City of Highland Park Committee of the Whole met 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 8