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Q4 2024 Recap: 18 parolees from Lake County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Lake County Gazette | May 8, 2025

There were 18 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Lake County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Lake County Gazette.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Libertyville School District 70 in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | May 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.9% 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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Test expectations: How many Gurnee School District 56 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | May 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 85.7% of Gurnee School District 56 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois announces summer nutrition programs for school-aged children

By Lake County Gazette | May 8, 2025

The Illinois Summer EBT Program, also known as SUN Bucks, is a nutrition initiative authorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to assist families in purchasing food for their school-aged children during the summer months.

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Dorris Intermediate School concludes spring esports season with tournament

By Lake County Gazette | May 8, 2025

The Esports Program at Dorris Intermediate School (DIS) concluded its Spring 2025 season with a Super Smash Bros. tournament.

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Elmwood Elementary hosts visit for upcoming third graders

By Lake County Gazette | May 8, 2025

Second graders from surrounding schools visited Elmwood Elementary on Thursday evening to learn about transitioning to third grade.

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11?

By Lake County Gazette | May 8, 2025

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11.

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Lake County announces housing expansion partnership

By Lake County Gazette | May 8, 2025

Lake County has announced a collaboration with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and Schreiber Philanthropy to enhance affordable housing in the region, aiming to bolster economic growth.

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Lake County launches Operation Dropbox to support veterans

By Lake County Gazette | May 7, 2025

Lake County has announced the launch of Operation Dropbox, a donation drive running through May to support local veterans in partnership with community organizations.

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LFHS Foundation hosts annual spring luncheon with keynote speaker

By Lake County Gazette | May 7, 2025

Lake Forest Community High School District 115 announced that the Lake Forest High School Foundation (LFHS) held its annual spring luncheon featuring a keynote speaker.

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Test expectations: How many Diamond Lake School District 76 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | May 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 85.9% of Diamond Lake School District 76 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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56.5% of Prairie Crossing Charter School students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Lake County Gazette | May 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 56.5% of the students in Prairie Crossing Charter School passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Board honors departing members, welcomes new leadership

By Lake County Gazette | May 7, 2025

At this week’s Board of Education meeting, members took time to honor both beginnings and farewells.

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Fourth graders enjoy annual jamboree at Kahok Stadium

By Lake County Gazette | May 7, 2025

After postponing the event from May 1 due to rain, the sun was shining in blue skies for the annual 4th Grade Jamboree on May 6, 2025, at Kahok Stadium.

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School district recognizes contributions of nurses and health aides

By Lake County Gazette | May 7, 2025

National Nurse and Health Aide Appreciation Day is a time to recognize the dedication, compassion, and care that school nurses and health aides provide daily.

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 10?

By Lake County Gazette | May 7, 2025

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 10.

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LFS announce sportsmanship award at Boys Track and Field Invitational

By Lake County Gazette | May 7, 2025

Lake Forest Schools announced that during the Boys Track and Field Invitational hosted by Lake Forest High School (LFHS), an official from the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) recognized a student for exceptional character with a...

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Cherokee fourth graders celebrate spring with musical performances

By Lake County Gazette | May 6, 2025

Lake Forest School District 67 announced that Cherokee Elementary School's fourth-grade students celebrated spring with a musical event featuring performances by the orchestra and the entire class.

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Did Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Lake County Gazette | May 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 86.1% of Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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58.5% of North Shore School District 112 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Lake County Gazette | May 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 58.5% of the students in North Shore School District 112 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.