Lake County Gazette

More than 8 in 10 Iroquois County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.

Illinois implements over 300 new laws at start of 2025

As of January 1, more than 300 new laws have taken effect in Illinois.

Week ending Dec. 29: No new registered sex offenders living in Henderson County

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Henderson County in the week ending Dec. 29, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 9?

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 9.

Lake County Health committee plans emergency appropriate of grant funding

The Lake County Health and Community Services Committee is set to deliberate on January 7 regarding an emergency appropriation of $51,722.

Gurnee woman arrested after attempted robbery of Lake Villa gas station

Lake County Sheriff's deputies have identified and arrested a woman who attempted to rob a gas station clerk in unincorporated Lake Villa on New Year's Day.

Lake County Sheriff's arrest two men suspected of drive-by shooting injuring two women

Two men were arrested after drive-by shooting in Beach Park, Illinois, early Sunday morning that left two women injured.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending Dec. 28?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 37.2% of the students in Wauconda Community Unit School District 118 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: 82.1% of Johnson County public high school students failed 2023-24 school year state math exam; Scores fell 7.2% from 2022-23 school year

More than 8 in 10 Johnson County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.

Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Jan. 8?

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Jan. 8.

School events this week in Lake County: Jan. 5-11

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 4, 2025

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Lake County this week.

Fremont School District 79: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2022-23 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 4, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 38.5% of the students in Fremont School District 79 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q3 Recap: 4 parolees from Lake County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

By Lake County Gazette | Jan 4, 2025

There were four offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in Lake County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

City of Highwood City Council will meet January 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 4, 2025

City of Highwood City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 7

Village of Deerfield Plan Commission met Dec. 12

Village of Deerfield Plan Commission met Thursday, Dec. 12

Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees will meet Jan. 6

Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees will meet Monday, Jan. 6

Ogle County Supervisor of Assessments and Planning & Zoning Committee met Dec. 10

Ogle County Supervisor of Assessments and Planning & Zoning Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 10

Ogle County Highway Department Road & Bridge Committee met Dec. 10

Ogle County Highway Department Road & Bridge Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 10

Ogle County H.E.W., Solid Waste & Veterans Committee met Dec. 10