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Buffalo Grove officials discuss tragic case on upcoming true-crime podcast

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 20, 2025

Buffalo Grove Police Chief Brian Budds recently addressed the community, reflecting on a tragic incident that occurred in November 2022.

Prairie State sales taxes: Waukegan residents paid 33rd-largest sum in January

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 19, 2025

Waukegan residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 33rd highest total paid per municipality in January.

School event this week in Lake County: April 20-26

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 19, 2025

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

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Lake County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 19, 2025

The following parishes in the Lake County Gazette coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

ZCMS students participate in cooking activity featuring asparagus

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 19, 2025

ZCMS students gathered in the school’s kitchen for this month’s Cooking with Itzel activity, an opportunity to explore new recipes and kitchen skills.

Lake County Sheriff's Office, NORTAF arrest four burglary suspects

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 18, 2025

Four suspects were arrested on the afternoon of April 16 following a residential burglary in Long Grove.

Village announces summer road rehabilitation project starting May 1st

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 18, 2025

The Village's contractor, Brother's Asphalt Paving, is set to begin road improvements in various areas starting May 1st, with work expected to continue through early July.

Youth leaders celebrated at second annual mPOWERu Leadership Academy

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 18, 2025

The second annual mPOWERu Leadership Academy was a celebration of youth leadership, service, and community for the Zion area.

East Elementary hosts family learning night with interactive classroom activities

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 18, 2025

East families participated in an engaging evening of hands-on learning Wednesday as they rotated through classrooms dedicated to literacy, math, science, and movement.

Wauconda announces rehabilitation project for Water Tower #4

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 18, 2025

The Village of Wauconda's water distribution system includes five elevated "The Village of Wauconda’s water distribution system consists of five elevated each containing 500,000 gallons of water.

Zealous Creations Club thanks district for supporting after-school programs

By Lake County Gazette | Apr 18, 2025

During the April Board Meeting, students from the Zealous Creations (Made by Scholars) Club at ZCMS expressed their gratitude to the District for its support of after-school programs.

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.