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Vernon Township Republicans chairman: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation marks 'the first real step toward making America healthy again'

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, described Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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2023-24 school year sees 13,546 students enrolled at Waukegan Community Unit School District 60

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

Enrollment at Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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West students find musical success with new Guitar Club

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

One month in, West students are finding success in Guitar Club, where they are learning, creating, and making music together.

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Conrady staff members recognized for life-saving actions

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

North Palos School District 117 is celebrating the quick thinking and heroic actions of two staff members, Dr. Nada Abid and Fedai Fouz, who saved a student's life last month.

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LFHS senior named NHS Scholarship National Semifinalist

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School senior Ryan Rice has been recognized as a National Honor Society (NHS) Scholarship National Semifinalist.

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Loveland Fire Rescue Authority seeks firefighter-paramedics

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority (LFRA) is seeking individuals to join its team as Firefighters/Paramedics.

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Mundelein High School's Show Choir earns multiple awards during current season

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

Mundelein High School’s Show Choir is accumulating numerous awards this competition season, achievements that are well-earned according to MHS Choir Director Corey Thompson. “The kids have come in very willing to work and that has paid off for...

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Fairmont announces start of yearbook sales for 2024-2025

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

Fairmont Yearbook 2024-2025 Date: Feb 18, 2025 Fairmont Families, The school has announced that yearbook orders for the 2024-2025 edition can now be placed.

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Lake Forest College's mock trial teams achieve success at regional tournament

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

Lake Forest College’s mock trial program continues to grow in strength and success, as two teams competed at the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) regional tournament at the University of Notre Dame in early February.

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Tri-Valley PTO to host Meet the Board Candidates Night

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

The Tri-Valley PTO is hosting the Meet the Board Candidates Night on Wednesday, March 12th at the High School Commons.

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Two D112 educators receive prestigious state award

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

North Shore School District 112 announced that two of its staff members have been honored with the Illinois State Board of Education's "Those Who Excel" awards.

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Bill Hamill named Illinois Softball Coach of the Year

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

Lakes Community High School announced that its head softball coach, Bill Hamill, has been named the 2024 Illinois Softball Coaches Association 3A Sectional Coach of the Year.

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Class of 2024 reports high placement rate at 97

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

The Gorter Family Career Advancement Center (CAC) has reported that within six months of graduation, 97 percent of Class of 2024 graduates were employed or enrolled in continuing education.

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 23?

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 23.

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Students participate in yoga-themed photo scavenger hunt

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

Last week was an engaging time for students in Ms.

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Students engage in fishbowl discussion on 'To Kill a Mockingbird

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 20, 2025

In Mrs. Merrill’s Honors English II classes, students participated in a culminating fishbowl activity for Harper Lee’s "To Kill a Mockingbird."

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Waukegan man charged in Beach Park shooting death

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 19, 2025

A Waukegan man has been charged in connection with the shooting death of an associate in Beach Park on February 9.

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Prairie State taxes: Lake Zurich residents rank 90th in total sales taxes paid for November 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 19, 2025

Lake Zurich residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 90th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in November 2024.

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Vernon Township Republicans chairman on school choice: 'Parents—not the state—should have the final say'

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 19, 2025

Jay Swidler, chairman of the Vernon Township Republicans, has urged legislators to oppose House Bill 2827, citing concerns over parental rights and homeschooling freedoms that have been upheld in Illinois for more than 70 years.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Lake County in week ending Feb. 15

By Lake County Gazette | Feb 19, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.