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Lake County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee met July 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 3, 2024

Lake County Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee met Tuesday, July 30

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City of Highland Park Sustainability Advisory Group met Aug. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 3, 2024

City of Highland Park Sustainability Advisory Group met Thursday, Aug. 1

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City of Highland Park City Council met July 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 3, 2024

City of Highland Park City Council met Monday, July 29

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Lake County collects $417,637 in County Sales Tax in May

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 2, 2024

In May, Lake County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Commemorating Karen May's birthday: reflecting on the Congresswoman achievements (August 2)

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 2, 2024

On August 2, 1944, Karen May was born in Highland Park, IL, marking the beginning of a journey that would be defined by service and dedication to her community.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lake County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 27

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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$3.3 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collected in May for Lake County

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 2, 2024

In May, Lake County saw a decrease in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Lake County judge detains defendant in child pornography case

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 2, 2024

A Lake County judge has granted the State’s petition to detain Jose Real, 52, who faces three counts of child pornography, a class 2 felony. Real was arrested on July 31 following an investigation by Lake County Sheriff’s detectives, which revealed he had been downloading and possessing child pornography.

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Tips for ensuring child safety around water

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 2, 2024

Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 1-4. Most drownings result from inadequate supervision when a caregiver becomes distracted by a phone, doorbell, or other children.

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Grayslake man charged with child porn possession in home used for child daycare

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 2, 2024

Lake County Sheriff's detectives have arrested a Grayslake man for possessing hundreds of videos and images of child pornography. A family member of the suspect runs an in-house child daycare.

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Lake County Sheriff's employees save Gurnee man's life

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 2, 2024

Employees of the Lake County Sheriff's Office saved the life of a man who was attempting self-harm on August 31 in unincorporated Gurnee. 911 Emergency Telecommunicators received a call from the man's wife at approximately 10:30 p.m.

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Lake County taxpayers give $2.8 million in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 1, 2024

In May, Lake County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois honors legacy of Illini Supersweet corn

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 1, 2024

In Urbana, on the University of Illinois campus, a historical marker commemorates a significant milestone in agricultural history. The marker reads: “In 1953, John R. Laughnan discovered that kernels of mutant corn were ‘unusually sweet.’ Within eight years, Laughnan had developed the ‘Illini Supersweet’ hybrid that revolutionized the sweet corn industry. Supersweet, now a dominant variety internationally, is higher in protein and lower in calories than conventional sweet corn.”

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Lake County in week ending July 27

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 31, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lake County State's Attorney candidate: 'Congratulations to Lake County's first Olympic medalist!'

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 31, 2024

Lake County State's Attorney candidate Mary Cole congratulated Paul Juda on being the county's first Olympic medalist. "Paul Juda, a Stevenson High School graduate, was part of the team that on Monday won the first medal in men's gymnastics for Team U.S.A. since 2008," she said in a July 30 Facebook post.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Lake County in week ending July 27?

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lake County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 27

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 30, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lake County State's Attorney reports on crime reduction efforts under SAFE-T Act

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 30, 2024

Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart presented his annual report to the Law & Judicial Committee of the Lake County Board July 30. Since 2020, Rinehart has provided crime statistics to the Committee while detailing new programs and budgetary needs. This year, he also discussed how the SAFE-T Act permits prosecutors to hold dangerous offenders prior to trial.

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Mundelein residents rank 87th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for April

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 29, 2024

Mundelein residents paid $968,079 in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending July 27?

By Lake County Gazette | Jul 29, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.