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1 gas station in cities throughout Lake County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Dec. 14

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 19, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: 70.1% of students in Henry County schools failed English exam in 2023-24 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 19, 2024

More than 7 in 10 Henry County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Lake Forest podcast host: ‘All USA lovers and Trump lovers’ in France

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 19, 2024

Lake Forest Podcast host Pete Jansons said that many people in France who support the USA and Trump oppose “liberal” policies. He also said that he enjoys visiting France and England in December and January, as it’s less hectic than during the summer.

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56.2% of Millburn Community Consolidated School District 24 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 56.2% of the students in Millburn Community Consolidated School District 24 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many students failed their English exams in Effingham County in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2024

More than 6 in 10 Effingham County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Lake County in November compared to previous month

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Lake County in November remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Lake Forest podcast host: ‘There's some difference of opinion within the caucus about Viktor’

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2024

Lake Forest Podcast host Joe Weiss said there is a "difference of opinion within the caucus" about Viktor, with some leaders agreeing on his actions. Weiss stated that while Viktor "shouldn't have done it" (blocking a wireless service amendment), the question remains whether he should step aside, adding that he doesn't view host Pete Jansons' actions as bullying.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across Lake County in week ending Dec. 14

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2024

The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lake County in week ending Dec. 14

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Lake Forest podcast co-host: ‘The caucus should’ be ‘reaching out into their database’ for open positions

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 18, 2024

Skoo Walker, a founding and recurring co-host of the Lake Forest Podcast, said that the caucus should use its database to contact those who have served in the past for open positions like "alderman" spots. He said they should reach out directly to those with prior "service experience," but he “bets” this is not being done.

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Immigration status of man arrested for shooting at Beach Park home remains unknown due to Illinois Trust Act

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Dec 18, 2024

A 20-year-old Beach Park man, Jesus Machuca-Barragan, has been arrested on charges of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless discharge of a firearm after firing multiple shots during an argument at his home on December 5.

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Vernon Township Republicans Chairman: 'Lake County deserves bold leadership, not a carbon copy of Chicago's mistakes'

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

Eric Rinehart's progressive policies have come under scrutiny, with some critics arguing that they prioritize offenders over victims.

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How many DeKalb County students failed their English exams in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

Nearly 8 in 10 DeKalb County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

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Lake Forest podcast co-host: The caucus ‘should call people who have served in the past'

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

Skoo Walker, a founding and recurring co-host of the Lake Forest Podcast, said the caucus should reach out to those who have "served in the past" and shown interest in filling positions. Host Joe Weiss said his perspective is based on his "background in talking to people" and feedback from the caucus that Walker is wrong.

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Waukegan electoral board to hear objections to Taylor's nomination papers

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

The Municipal Officers' Electoral Board of the City of Waukegan is set to review objections to Ann Taylor's nomination papers for her candidacy as mayor in the upcoming April 1, 2025, consolidated election.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Libertyville School District 70 in 2022-23 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 57.2% of the students in Libertyville School District 70 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Local Government Meetings today in Lake County

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

Lake County Local Government Meetings today.

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Repeat offender Carnell Wesson receives 40-year sentence for weapon charges

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 17, 2024

Carnell Wesson, 31, was sentenced to 40 years in prison by a Lake County judge on December 13, 2024.

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Lake County GOP Chair: IL Dems ‘continue to focus on their far-left social agenda’

By Lake County Gazette News Service | Dec 17, 2024

The chairman of the Lake County Republican Party said the party is laying the groundwork for the 2026 elections while Democrats focus on “their far-left social agenda.”

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Did Rondout School District 72 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 16, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 58.7% of the students in Rondout School District 72 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.