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District 45 Art Show celebrates student creativity

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

Families from across District 45 gathered at North Elementary School on April District 45 Art Show.

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Granite City School District announces summer food service program

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

Granite City Community Unit School District #9 has announced its summer food service program, commencing on Wednesday, May 28.

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Mundelein announces water/sewer rate increase effective June 1

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

The village of Mundelein announced that water and sewer rates will increase by 4.5% starting June 1, 2025, due to a rise in provider rates.

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Big Chief' explores politics and identity within Native American community

By Lake County Gazette | May 12, 2025

Mary’s Pick of the Week: Big Chief by Jon Hickey The Passage Rouge Nation of Lake Superior Anishinaabe in Wisconsin serves as a microcosm of small-town politics with the added complexities of being a sovereign nation. “What happens when the rez...

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Lake County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 3

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Lake County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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D70 Board of Education schedules May meeting

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

The D70 Board of Education is scheduled to convene for its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on May 19.

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National Bike Safety Month highlights importance of safe cycling practices

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

May is National Bike Safety Month, emphasizing the importance of safe cycling practices for all riders.

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Antioch Community High School honors students with May 2025 recognition breakfast

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

Antioch Community High School (ACHS) celebrated the first of May with its monthly "You Make a Difference" awards breakfast.

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H-1B Insights: An employer classified under Utilities industry file 1 petition in Lake County Gazette publication area throughout 2024

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Utilities industry located within the Lake County Gazette publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Did Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 53.4% of the students in Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cambridge Agricultural Education Complex nears completion with robust community support

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

The construction of the Cambridge Agricultural Education Complex, initiated in 2024, aims to consolidate the district's agricultural programs into a single facility featuring two classrooms, an agriscience lab, an animal science wet lab, and an ag...

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District 181 celebrates educators and foundation contributions

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

On Monday, May 5, District 181 gathered to celebrate significant contributions to its schools.

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Targeting carjacking in Long Grove results in three arrests

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff's Office has taken three men into custody, who are now facing charges following a targeted carjacking incident on May 7 in Long Grove.

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Test expectations: How many North Chicago School District 187 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 79.8% of North Chicago School District 187 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Libertyville responsible for 48th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during March

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

Libertyville residents paid approximately $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Lake County honors Bryan Henley as Educator of the Year

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

Bryan Henley has been named the Lake County Regional Office of Education Educator of the Year.

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Leah Hansen prepares transition from grade school to high school

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

During Leah's Cornell Grade School career, she participated in: - 4-H for eight years and has received many champions; she has gone to the state fair five times. - Track for three years and received an award for Best Effort in 6th grade. -...

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District 76 educators honored at Lake County banquet

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

Will Carr and Nicole Lynch were recognized at the Lake County Educator of the Year banquet for their commitment, leadership, and contributions to students and the school community.

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Aspen Drive Library celebrates fifteenth anniversary reflecting on past growth impact community

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

On July 10, 2010, Aspen Drive Library opened its doors for the first time, welcoming the Vernon Hills community into a modern space designed for connection, learning, and growth.

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Rotary honors Granite City students for April

By Lake County Gazette | May 11, 2025

The Rotary Club of Granite City recognized juniors Sophie Davison and Cate Smallie as Students of the Month for April.