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7 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Construction industry across Lake County Gazette publication area during 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 30, 2025

In 2024, 87.5% of H-1B petitions filed by Construction employers across Lake County Gazette publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Vernon Hills residents paid 40th-largest sum per municipality in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 30, 2025

Vernon Hills residents paid just over $22.1 million in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Waukegan residents paid 24th-largest sum per municipality in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 29, 2025

Waukegan residents paid just over $27.9 million in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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Round Lake hosts fourth annual car show this July

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

Round Lake is set to host its 4th Annual Car Show on Thursday, July 24.

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Highland Park enacts new safety regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

On Monday, June 16, 2025, the City of Highland Park enacted new regulations regarding motor-driven vehicles, including electric scooters and e-bikes.

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Highland Park enacts new safety regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

On Monday, June 16, 2025, the City of Highland Park enacted new regulations regarding motor-driven vehicles, including electric scooters and e-bikes.

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Highland Park invites community to meaningful remembrance event

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

Please join us on Friday, July 4, at 9 AM at The Moraine (1201 Park Ave. W.) for a meaningful remembrance.

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Temporary closure of Lake Zurich Road announced for June 26

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

The Canadian National Railway (CN) is scheduled to deliver stone to the Route 14 underpass project site via train on Thursday, June 26.

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Lake County opens regional 911 services facility

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

Public safety organizations in Lake County marked the grand opening of the Lake County Regional Operations and Communications (ROC) Facility on June 27, following over a decade of planning and coordination.

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Mundelein residents rank 79th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 28, 2025

Mundelein residents paid just under $12.9 million in sales taxes, ranking 79th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

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Lake County to close Winchester Road and IL 83 intersection for realignment

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 27, 2025

Lake County has announced the closure of the intersection at Winchester Road and Illinois Route 83 (IL 83) starting on the morning of Monday, July 7.

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Lake County Sheriff’s Office reports arrest in stabbing threat incident

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 26, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of a man previously charged in a 2017 stabbing.

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Vernon Hills Pageant crowns new queens for 2025

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 25, 2025

The Vernon Hills Pageant took place on June 21 at the Park District Sullivan Center.

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Groot announces early pickup schedule change for June 24

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 25, 2025

Groot has announced a schedule change for garbage and recycling pickup.

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Illinois flags at half-staff to honor fallen Chicago police officer

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 25, 2025

Flags covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act have been ordered to half-staff in honor and memory of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera.

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Lake Zurich launches community survey to gather resident feedback

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 25, 2025

Lake Zurich is partnering with the National Research Center to conduct the 2025 National Community Survey, aimed at gathering resident feedback on local services, priorities, and quality of life.

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Highland Park announces opening of cooling centers during heatwaves

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 25, 2025

The City of Highland Park has announced the availability of cooling centers during heatwaves, expressing gratitude for the partnership with local organizations in this initiative.

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18 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry across Lake County Gazette publication area during 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 23, 2025

Of the 19 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Lake County Gazette publication area 18 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Waukegan intersection getting traffic signal, sidewalk gaps filled

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 23, 2025

Waukegan is set to receive a new traffic signal at the intersection of Sunset and Northern Avenues, replacing the current four-way stop.

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Officer-involved shooting under investigation in Highland Park

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 22, 2025

On Friday, June 20, 2025, the City of Highland Park Police responded to an officers arrived to check on his well-being, the individual charged at them with a knife.