Quantcast

Lake County Gazette

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Local Government News

Local Government

Local Government Meeting today in Lake County

Lake County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 20, 2024

Local Government

Prairie State taxes: Lake Zurich residents rank 87th in total sales taxes paid for August

Lake Zurich residents paid $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 19, 2024

Latest News

Medium g2cz7rp69rbpwyij0lx4rimd4s3f

Local Government

Local Government Meetings today in Lake County

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 19, 2024

Lake County Local Government Meetings today.

Medium xcfjx9r6jpnhls92doyw513m8hkd

Local Government

Government events this week in Lake County: Nov. 17-23

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 18, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in Lake County this week.

Medium gurneepublicsafetypromotions

Local Government

Village of Gurnee announces police, fire department promotions

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 18, 2024

The Village of Gurnee has announced the promotion of two members from its Fire Department and one from its Police Department.

Medium lakecountyboardchairsandyhart

Local Government

Lake County approves $659 million 2025 budget

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 18, 2024

The Lake County Board has approved a $659 million Fiscal Year 2025 budget during its meeting on November 12.

Medium cwu1edaaubz76enjesh6hvmehj87

Local Government

Legislation introduced to support home-delivered meals for seniors

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 15, 2024

Local providers of senior meal delivery programs are experiencing funding delays, prompting legislative action from Representative Weber and House Republicans.

Medium du123hza4e2dmmk1dzc7tm1p7u0f

Local Government

Illinois faces pressure for stronger ethics reforms amid Madigan trial

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 15, 2024

As the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues, there is a renewed focus on ethics reforms in Springfield.

Medium du123hza4e2dmmk1dzc7tm1p7u0f

Local Government

Amazon Prime members in Illinois get fuel discounts at 600 gas stations

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 15, 2024

Illinois residents who hold Amazon Prime memberships are now eligible for a discount at the gas pump.

Medium david harris 2

Local Government

Prairie State sales taxes: Vernon Hills residents paid 44th-largest sum in August

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

Vernon Hills residents paid $1.7 million in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per municipality in August.

Medium du123hza4e2dmmk1dzc7tm1p7u0f

Local Government

Illinois Tollway extends transponder deadline by two years

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 14, 2024

The Illinois Tollway has announced an extension of the deadline for all transponders by two years.

Medium cwu1edaaubz76enjesh6hvmehj87

Local Government

National Adoption Month celebrates family bonds, raises awareness for children needing homes

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 13, 2024

This National Adoption Month highlights the families and children who come together through adoption.

Medium cwu1edaaubz76enjesh6hvmehj87

Local Government

U.S. Marine Corps celebrates birthday honoring service since 1775

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 10, 2024

The U.S. Marine Corps celebrates its birthday today, marking years of service since its establishment in 1775.

Medium mundeleinsantascottage

Local Government

Santa's Cottage opens in Mundelein on Dec. 7

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 10, 2024

Santa's Cottage is set to open on Saturday, December 7, at Courtland Commons Park in Mundelein.

Medium lakecountybirdfriendly

Local Government

Lake County celebrates safeguarding building for birds

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 10, 2024

Lake County officials convened on Friday to commemorate the bird-friendly enhancements made at the Lake County Central Permit Facility in Libertyville.

Medium cory staley 1

Local Government

Waukegan residents paid 28th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 9, 2024

Waukegan residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per municipality in August.

Medium cwu1edaaubz76enjesh6hvmehj87

Local Government

Illinois representative honored as "Friend of Agriculture" by farm bureau

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 7, 2024

State Representative Tom Weber has been honored with the "Friend of Agriculture" award by the Illinois Farm Bureau.

Medium waukegancitycouncilalderpersonedithnewsome

Local Government

Waukegan settles police restraint injury claim for $320,000

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 6, 2024

The Waukegan City Council has approved a $320,000 settlement in response to a personal injury claim filed against the city.

Medium roundlakebeachchristophercordes

Local Government

Round Lake Beach Police Department mourns loss of Commander Cordes

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 6, 2024

The Round Lake Beach Police Department has announced the sudden passing of Commander Christopher Cordes on November 3.

Medium lakecountysheriffjohnidleburg

Local Government

Wauconda man dies in single-vehicle crash in Antioch

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 6, 2024

Lake County Sheriff's Traffic Crash investigators are examining a fatal incident that occurred in unincorporated Antioch on October 28.