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3 fewer attorneys practicing law in cities in Lake County in July

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 6, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Lake County in July decreased in comparison to the previous month.

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DeVore, Del Mar featured speakers at 'Concerned Parents' fundraiser

By DuPage Policy Journal | 3 months ago

A downstate attorney who successfully argued for the end of mandatory masking in Illinois public schools will be a featured speaker at a "Concerned Parents Illinois" fundraiser next month.

Rep. Tom Weber's staff announces traveling office hours

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 5, 2024

Representative Tom Weber’s staff will be available to meet with constituents to answer questions and provide assistance with state issues, programs, and services. Walk-ins are encouraged, and no appointment is necessary.

Libertyville residents rank 56th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for May

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 4, 2024

Libertyville residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

City of Highland Park Human Relations Advisory Group met August 1

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 4, 2024

City of Highland Park Human Relations Advisory Group met 5 p.m. Thursday, August 1.

Waukegan to refine its graffiti removal ordinance

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2024

The Waukegan City Council will amend its ordinance on August 5, which requires the city to remove graffiti from private property at the property owner's request. The amendment addresses questions and concerns raised by Public Works staff regarding the ordinance approved on January 16.

Waukegan plans to ban helium balloon sales

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2024

The Waukegan City Council plans to ban the sale or distribution of balloons inflated with helium or other lighter-than-air substances to protect the city's environment and Lake Michigan during its August 5 meeting. Alderperson Lynn Florian proposed the ban.

Home sales during week ending July 27 in Lake County

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2024

There were 211 reported residential sales in Lake County in the week ending July 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

Lake County Gazette area weekly mass times

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2024

The following parishes in the Lake County Gazette coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2024

Lake County residents paid $6.5 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per county in May.

Buffalo Grove Fire Department schedules Community Emergency Response Team training

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2024

Training classes will begin on Sept. 24 for the Buffalo Grove Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and will run for eight weeks. The classes will be held on Tuesdays from 7 to 10 p.m.

Lake Forest to renovate Field Court office building for new police facility

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 3, 2024

The Lake Forest City Council has approved the allocation of $3.5 million for the acquisition of a property at 1925 Field Court, intended to be renovated into a new police facility. The council's decision was made on July 15.