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United Township High School District seeks applications for student board member liaison

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 16, 2025

The United Township High School District 30 Board of Education is now accepting applications for the next Student Board Member Liaison.

Which former Lake County area high school athletes will be active on Wednesday, Nov. 19?

By I. E. Hall | Nov 16, 2025

These former Lake County high school stars set for games on Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Zion District recognizes board members on statewide appreciation day

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 15, 2025

On November 15, schools across Illinois observed School Board Members Day.

Who from Lake County area’s former high school standouts will be active on Tuesday, Nov. 18?

By I. E. Hall | Nov 15, 2025

These former Lake County area high school standouts will be active on Tuesday, Nov. 18.

Rep. McLaughlin on tax increases: 'Please… no more of this'

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 14, 2025

Martin McLaughlin, House Representative of Illinois, said that Democrats are harming families with new tax and fee increases approved during the veto session.

Independent investigation highlights overtime, burnout, and staffing gaps in Lake Forest fire department

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Nov 14, 2025

Amy Pais-Richer, author of Murdering Van Gogh and former advertising copywriter, spent months investigating the Lake Forest Fire Department and says she uncovered chronic understaffing, excessive overtime, and rising response times that she says put both residents and firefighters at risk.

Did Lake County students fail or pass their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By S. B. Martino | Nov 14, 2025

Out of the 48,428 students who took the IAR in the 2023-24 school year, 45.4% passed the ELA portion of the test.

City of Highland Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met November 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 14, 2025

City of Highland Park Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met 6:30 p.m. Thursday, November 13

Kahok Athletics’ Clay Smith named state division athletic director of the year

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 14, 2025

Collinsville High School Athletic Director Clay Smith has been selected as the 2025-26 Class 1A & 2A Division 7 Athletic Director of the Year by the Illinois Athletic Directors Association (IADA).