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Lake County responsible for 4th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

Lake County residents paid just over $81 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in 2024.

By Lake County Gazette | May 28, 2025

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Gurnee responsible for 25th-highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2024

Gurnee residents paid just over $27.5 million in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

By Lake County Gazette | May 28, 2025

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Lake County: Social Security made up 3.6% of total income in 2022

By Lake County Gazette | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 3.6% of income in Lake County, providing an average of $3,418 per capita to residents.

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Barrington Art Festival returns for its sixteenth year this Memorial Day weekend

By Lake County Gazette | May 26, 2025

The 16th annual Barrington Art Festival is set to return this Memorial Day weekend, offering a range of activities for families and friends.

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Highland Park announces Memorial Day observance details for May 26

By Lake County Gazette | May 26, 2025

The City of Highland Park invites the community to attend its annual Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 26, at 11 AM.

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Click It or Ticket' campaign emphasizes seat belt use during Memorial Day holiday

By Lake County Gazette | May 26, 2025

The Round Lake Police Department is reminding drivers to drive sober and buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign.

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Libertyville announces Memorial Day ceremony details

By Lake County Gazette | May 26, 2025

Libertyville's Memorial Day Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, May 26th.

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Lake Villa acquires former school property for downtown revitalization

By Lake County Gazette | May 26, 2025

The Village of Lake Villa has announced its acquisition of the former Pleviak Elementary School property, along with several nearby parcels of land, from Lake Villa School District 41.

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Vernon Hills honors military personnel with annual banner display

By Lake County Gazette | May 26, 2025

The Village of Vernon Hills and American Legion Vernon Post 1247 announced the celebration of the 2025 Military Banners honorees, listed on their Military Banners webpage.

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Beaches closed for Memorial Day weekend due to chilly forecast

By Lake County Gazette | May 25, 2025

Due to a chilly weather forecast predicting below-seasonal temperatures, Paulus and Breezewald beaches will remain closed for Memorial Day weekend.

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Memorial Day schedule changes announced for local administrative offices

By Lake County Gazette | May 25, 2025

Administrative offices will be closed on Monday, May 26, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

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Lake Zurich invites community to Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony

By Lake County Gazette | May 25, 2025

The Village of Lake Zurich invites the community to honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation at the annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, May 26.