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Sheriff's deputies de-escalate situation with armed woman in Beach Park

Lake County Sheriff's deputies successfully de-escalated a potentially dangerous situation in Beach Park on June 27, involving an armed woman.

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

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Vernon Township Republicans vice chairman: 'Tennessee has drawn a bold line to protect its youth'

Mel Gurel, Vice Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans, said that the Supreme Court's ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti supports Tennessee's ban on certain gender procedures for minors, allowing the state to protect children.

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 26, 2025

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: 'MAHA’s work empowers parents and communities'

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 2, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, said that the MAHA Commission is employing a science-based approach to address children's health by concentrating on prevention and root causes.

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State Rep. McLaughlin: 'Don’t forget who implemented policies that protect and promote American workers'

By Lake County Gazette | May 5, 2025

Martin McLaughlin, the state representative for Illinois House District 52, said that Republican-led economic measures such as tariffs, deregulation, and tax reform support U.S. workers and manufacturers.

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State Rep. McLaughlin on IHSA rulings: 'Another pseudo gov agency overstepping their authority'

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

Martin McLaughlin, the state representative for Illinois House District 52, said he has concerns regarding the Illinois High School Association's (IHSA) policies on transgender athletes. He said that the IHSA is "exceeding its authority and failing to adequately protect female athletes."

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Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans: Pritzker as President would be 'costly mistake for the entire country'

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 30, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, said Gov. J.B. Pritzker is prioritizing a partisan agenda at the expense of Illinois residents, telling the Lake County Gazette that Pritzker’s remarks suggest he would be a “disastrous president.”

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: 'Let’s make sure the vote belongs to the people'

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 29, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of Vernon Township Republicans, has called on U.S. Senators to pass the SAVE Act to ensure election integrity and respect the will of Americans who support proof of citizenship for voting.

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Munger elected to Lincolnshire Village Board by 10 votes: ‘I'm really excited to join the Village Board as a new Trustee!’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Apr 18, 2025

In one of the closest races in recent memory, Lincolnshire native Tom Munger has officially secured a seat on the Village Board of Trustees—winning by just 10 votes.

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Steve Cortes on Rep. Schneider opposing SAVE Act: ‘Only radicals pretend there is something wrong with requiring ID’

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 17, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said Rep. Brad Schneider’s opposition to the SAVE Act goes against 80% of Americans who “demand sensible Voter ID requirements.”

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Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans: Gov. 'Pritzker protects power and profits over people'

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 16, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, said Governor J.B. Pritzker's veto of House Bill 2547 was a betrayal of Illinois workers.

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Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans: 'President Trump is paving the way for more equitable academic opportunities'

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 14, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, said that the Trump administration is holding universities like Northwestern accountable for ensuring admissions and advancement are based on merit and individual qualifications.

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: 'People of Illinois deserve to know their elections are secure'

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 9, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, has expressed concerns that Illinois is undermining election integrity by not adhering to President Trump's executive order requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration.

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Munger leads by seven votes in too close to call Lincolnshire trustee race

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Apr 3, 2025

At the end of vote conting on April 1 Tom Munger was ahead by only seven votes.

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Lake County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 27, 2025

Municipal officials in Lake County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: 'Women and girls deserve secure, private spaces'

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 26, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, expressed concerns over a recent incident at a Deerfield middle school, describing it as a "blatant violation of federal authority and women’s rights."

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Lincolnshire trustee candidate Munger: ‘It’s a great place to grow up and raise a family’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Mar 24, 2025

Tom Munger, a Lincolnshire native, is vying for a spot on the village's board of trustees in this spring’s election.

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: 'If Republicans don’t step up now, Illinois will be lost'

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 24, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, said that Democrats are heavily investing in Illinois elections and influencing nonpartisan races.

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State Rep. Wilhour after Deerfield student forced to change in locker room with boys: 'Gov. Pritzker, are you ok with this?'

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 20, 2025

State Representative Blaine Wilhour addressed Governor J.B. Pritzker with the question, "are you ok with this?"

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Former Tribune columnist: 'What Dems have done to Deerfield girl -- and the rest of Illinois -- is just plain AWFL'

By Lake County Gazette | Mar 20, 2025

John Kass, a former columnist for the Chicago Tribune, said Chicago Democrats, including Governor J.B. Pritzker, have enabled situations like the one reported in Deerfield, Illinois.

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Ela Area Library Trustee candidate Birner: ‘The Board’s primary duty is to continually increase the excellence of the Ela Area Library’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Mar 18, 2025

Betty J. Birner is a candidate for Ela Area Library Trustee in the April 1 election.