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Anderson first woman to serve as Buffalo Grove deputy police chief

The Village of Buffalo Grove announced on June 13 the promotion of Police Commander Tara Anderson to deputy chief of police.

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 17, 2025

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Buffalo Grove promotes Schwab to village engineer

The Village of Buffalo Grove announced on June 17 the promotion of Briget Schwab to the position of village engineer from her previous role as assistant village engineer.

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 17, 2025

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Village board votes to allow short-term rentals again

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 17, 2025

At the regular Board meeting on June 3, 2025, the Mayor and Board of Trustees voted to relax the prohibition on short-term rental properties that had been in place since 2021.

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Rep. Weber criticizes FY26 Budget as "disaster

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 16, 2025

Following Governor Pritzker’s signing of the FY26 Budget this morning, State “Unsurprisingly, taxpayers in Illinois continue to pay the price for “Instead of providing relief for families struggling to make ends meet, this “The FY26 Budget...

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Scornavacco blasts Treasurer Holly Kim for No Kings support: ‘This is opportunism wrapped in activism’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Jun 14, 2025

Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim is facing sharp criticism after using her Facebook page to promote the “No Kings” protest movement, which is organizing more than 1,500 demonstrations nationwide—including three in Lake County.

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Libertyville announces Fourth of July festivities

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 14, 2025

The Village Band will kick off celebrations with a concert of patriotic music at 7:30 p.m. at the Butler Lake Band Shell.

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Prairie State Taxes: Mundelein residents rank 82nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for April

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 13, 2025

Mundelein residents paid just under $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 82nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

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Gurnee extends waste management contract until 2030

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 13, 2025

Recently, the Village Board approved a five-year extension to its commercial solid waste collection agreement with Waste Management for business entities.

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Lindenhurst police issue warning after driveway seal-coating scam

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 13, 2025

On June 9, 2025, the Lindenhurst Police Department responded to a residence in the 500 block of Beck Rd. to investigate a driveway seal-coating ruse.

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Congressman Schneider visits Vernon Hills to discuss local lake pollution

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 13, 2025

On Friday, June 6, Congressman Brad Schneider visited Vernon Hills to address water pollution issues affecting Big and Little Bear Lakes in Century Park.

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Lake Zurich announces parking details for July 3 fireworks display

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 13, 2025

The Lake Zurich fireworks display on July 3, 2025, will feature both premium and free parking options for attendees.

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Community announces free weekly summer concerts

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 13, 2025

The "Concerts in the Park" series has been announced, featuring local talent across various genres intended for audiences of all ages.

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Hawthorn Woods receives recertification from Audubon International

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 13, 2025

Hawthorn Woods has been recertified by Audubon International, making it the first community in Illinois to receive this recognition.

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Registration opens for 2025 Buffalo Grove Days Parade

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 13, 2025

Registration for the 2025 Buffalo Grove Days Parade is progressing rapidly.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Libertyville residents paid 47th-largest sum per muncipality in April

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 12, 2025

Libertyville residents paid just over $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 47th highest total paid per municipality in April.

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Lake County SMC announces start of Bangs Lake outfall improvements

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 12, 2025

Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) has announced the commencement of construction on the Bangs Lake Outfall Improvements Project.

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Lake County SMC advances flood reduction projects with state funding

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 12, 2025

The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) has announced ongoing projects aimed at mitigating flooding for over 4,000 properties and 125 roads, utilizing $122 million in state funds.

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Bangs Lake Outfall Improvements Project construction begins in Wauconda

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 11, 2025

A ceremonial groundbreaking on June 6 marked the commencement of construction on the Bangs Lake Outfall Improvements Project in Wauconda, Illinois.

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Hainesville announces annual Recycle-O-Rama event

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 11, 2025

The Village of Hainesville will hold its Annual Recycle-O-Rama and Confidential Document Shredding Event on Saturday, July 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will take place in the Village Hall and Public Works parking lots.