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Monday, September 15, 2025

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School event this week in Lake County: Sept. 14-20

The following school event is scheduled to take place in Lake County this week.

By B. A. Farrell | Sep 13, 2025

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Opinion: Grass Lake School employee’s post on Charlie Kirk demands immediate termination

Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, controversy has reached Antioch after a Grass Lake School District #36 employee shared a social media post that many parents say crossed every line of decency.

By Michael Scornavacco, Republican Committeeman, Antioch 6 | Sep 11, 2025

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LFHS announces new Spanish teacher

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 11, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced the appointment of Teal Griffin as a new Spanish teacher at Lake Forest High School.

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LFHS announces new part-time Latin instructor

By S. B. Martino | Sep 11, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced the appointment of Nick Maher as a new part-time Latin instructor at Lake Forest High School.

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LFHS announces new physical education teacher

By D. C. Welch | Sep 11, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 has announced the appointment of Joe Pettinger as its new physical education teacher, special education paraprofessional, and varsity boys basketball coach.

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Coalers golf teams secure conference victories over Manteno

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 8, 2025

The Coal City Community Unit School District 1’s boys and girls golf teams both earned conference wins against Manteno on Tuesday.

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Coal City girls tennis team secures third straight win over Streator

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 8, 2025

The Coal City High School girls varsity tennis team secured a 5-0 victory over Streator, marking their third consecutive win.

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Coalers boys varsity soccer wins shootout championship with three shutouts

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

The Coalers Boys Varsity Soccer Team secured the championship at the Coal City Coalers Shootout on Saturday, August 30, with three consecutive shutout victories.

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Coal City girls tennis secures fourth place finish at LaSalle-Peru Invite

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

Coalers Girls Varsity Tennis finished fourth at the LaSalle-Peru Invite last weekend.

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United Township High School District announces events and updates for start of school year

By S. B. Martino | Sep 8, 2025

United Township High School District 30 has announced several updates and opportunities for students as the new school year begins.

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Facilities committee explores affordable teacher housing solutions

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Sep 8, 2025

At a recent meeting, the Forward Together Facilities Initiative (FTFI) discussed approaches used by Colorado school districts and entrepreneurs to address affordable housing for teachers.

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Westminster Public Schools launches Bookmarks initiative to promote literacy

By S. B. Martino | Sep 8, 2025

Dr. Jeni Gotto, Superintendent of Westminster Public Schools, addressed the school community in a recent note highlighting the importance of setting an example for children, particularly in developing reading habits.

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Limestone superintendent addresses rumors after anonymous safety report investigated

By S. B. Martino | Sep 8, 2025

Early on September 2, an anonymous student submitted a vague report through the Safe2HelpIL platform.

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Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 launches Bookmarks initiative to promote literacy

By S. B. Martino | Sep 8, 2025

Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 (WPS) has launched an initiative called Bookmarks to promote literacy among students and encourage a love of reading throughout the school community.

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Wish for Wheels provides bikes and lessons for Sherrelwood Elementary students

By D. G. Delgado | Sep 8, 2025

Students at Sherrelwood Elementary received new bikes, helmets, and a riding lesson through a program by Wish for Wheels.

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Goreville Elementary preschool program earns top state quality honor

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

Goreville Elementary School’s Preschool for All/Preschool for All Expansion program has received the Gold Circle of Quality from ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s quality recognition and improvement system for early learning and development programs.

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North Chicago School District announces health clinics and fall events for students

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

North Chicago School District 187 has announced a series of health, academic, and athletic events for September.

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United Township High School announces events and updates as new school year begins

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

United Township High School District 30 released several announcements for students and staff on September 2, 2025.

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Club Pickle & Padel announces grand opening with free open house events

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

Club Pickle & Padel will open its doors for play on Tuesday, September 2.

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Round Lake District plans free Hispanic Heritage Month celebration for October

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 8, 2025

The Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 will host its annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Round Lake Civic and Cultural Center and is open to the public...