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Emmons School District 33 reports 14 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

By T. W. Robbins | Jul 31, 2025

There were 14 incidents of students being suspended in Emmons School District 33 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending July 26?

By S. A. Matos | Jul 31, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Outstanding debt in North Shore School District 112 reached $95.6 million in fiscal year 2024

By M. W. Laws | Jul 31, 2025

North Shore School District 112 had the fourth highest outstanding school debt among Lake County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois lawmakers call for reforms at DCFS after audit finds repeated violations

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 31, 2025

State Representatives Tom Weber, Nicole La Ha, and Steve Reick have called for significant reforms to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) following a recent compliance report by the Illinois Auditor General.

Collinsville CUSD 10 updates cell phone policy for upcoming school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 31, 2025

The Board of Education for Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 has approved changes to the district’s cell phone policy for the 2025-26 school year.

Week ending Aug. 9: 7 inmates sentenced in Lake County to be released

By C. L. Powers | Jul 30, 2025

There were seven inmates who were sentenced in Lake County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 9.

1 gas station in cities throughout Lake County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 26

By S. A. Matos | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Lake County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 26

By S. A. Matos | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Libertyville School District 70 students suspended 32 times in 2023-24 school year

By T. W. Robbins | Jul 30, 2025

There were 32 incidents of students being suspended in Libertyville School District 70 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Township High School District 113 had $109.7 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By M. W. Laws | Jul 30, 2025

Township High School District 113's outstanding school debt reached $109.7 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $3,584,870 per student.

Hainesville schedules first household chemical waste collection event

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 30, 2025

Hainesville is set to host its first Household Chemical Waste Collection Event on Saturday, August 16, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will take place at Prairie View School, located at 103 E. Belvidere Rd., Hainesville, IL 60030.

Collinsville CUSD #10 launches community-focused informational advertisement

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 30, 2025

Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 has launched a new 15-second informational advertisement that focuses on some of the district’s key strengths.

Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 Report: Suspensions in Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 totaled 322 just in 2023-24 school year

By T. W. Robbins | Jul 29, 2025

There were 322 incidents of students being suspended just in Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 had $128.4 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By M. W. Laws | Jul 29, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 had the highest outstanding school debt among Lake County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. McLaughlin on Illinois’ property tax ranking: 'We Are #1. Where’s the fanfare Governor?'

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 29, 2025

Martin McLaughlin, House Representative of Illinois, has called on Governor JB Pritzker to address the state's high property tax ranking and prioritize taxpayer issues.

Illinois Sen. Morrison’s transportation department online portal bill passes House and Senate

By R. J. Patterson | Jul 29, 2025

State Sen. Julie A. Morrison’s bill mandating an online portal for local government forms passed both the House and Senate.

August: 19 inmates sentenced in Lake County to be released

By D. L. Darling | Jul 29, 2025

There are 19 inmates sentenced in Lake County set to be released from prison in August.

Mayor addresses incident involving trustee during police traffic stop

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 29, 2025

On July 29, 2025, Mayor Jeff A. Sode of the Village of Wauconda addressed residents regarding an incident involving Trustee Nicole Strauts.

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Public Administration industry across Lake County Gazette publication area

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 28, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Public Administration industry located across Lake County Gazette publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 students suspended 73 times during 2023-24 school year

By T. W. Robbins | Jul 28, 2025

There were 73 incidents of students being suspended in Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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