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Pet adoption and family day at Advantage Chevrolet of Bridgeview

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 10, 2025

Advantage Chevrolet of Bridgeview is set to host a Pet Adoption & Family Day.

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Highwood featured in PBS’s America the Bountiful

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 10, 2025

The City of Highwood was recently highlighted in a special episode of "America the Bountiful," PBS's documentary-style series.

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Barrington 220 to introduce new social media and digital citizenship guidelines

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 10, 2025

Barrington 220 has established a Social Media Awareness & Digital Citizenship Advisory Committee to enhance digital citizenship among students.

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Waukegan approves incentives to aid downtown redevelopment for 26 apartments

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 9, 2025

The Waukegan City Council has approved the use of its Casino Revenue Fund and the TIF 8 Increment Fund to support the redevelopment of properties at 200 N. County Street and 38 Genessee in downtown Waukegan.

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Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 51.1% of Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Big Hollow School District 38: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 22.8% of the students in Big Hollow School District 38 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Waukegan shutting down section of Amstutz Highway for movie production

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 9, 2025

Waukegan will temporarily close a section of the Amstutz Highway on Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22, to facilitate the filming of "Ultraviolet" by the production company Enemies LLC.

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2024: Rondout School District 72 administrators rank 57th highest in state for average salary

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 9, 2025

Administrators in Rondout School District 72 earn an average of $148,419 per year, ranking 57th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Lake County in week ending May 31

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 9, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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In 2023-24 school year, 52.4% of Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 52.4% of Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Gurnee honors hometown heroes with banner recognition ceremony

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 9, 2025

At Monday's Village Board Meeting, Mayor Tom Hood, the Veterans Commission, and the community recognized Gurnee's Hometown Heroes by presenting them and their families with distinguished banners.

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Lake County seeks public input for urban forestry strategic plan

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 9, 2025

Lake County is seeking input from residents on priorities and concerns regarding trees as part of the development of an Urban and Community Forestry Strategic Plan.

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Round Lake Police release results of 'Click It or Ticket' campaign

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 9, 2025

The Round Lake Police Department conducted high-visibility seat belt and DUI enforcement during the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” Campaign from May 16 to May 27.

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Libertyville School District 70 administrators rank 45th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 8, 2025

Administrators in Libertyville School District 70 earn an average of $151,095 per year, ranking 45th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Gurnee School District 56 in 2023-24 school year?

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 22.9% of the students in Gurnee School District 56 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Lake Zurich Farmers Market returns with diverse vendor lineup

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 8, 2025

Lake Zurich Farmers Market is set to return, featuring a mix of returning and new vendors.

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Village offers summer water conservation tips for residents

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 8, 2025

As summer approaches, the Village is emphasizing the importance of conserving water resources with practical outdoor conservation tips.

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Trippin Billies to perform drive-in concert in Barrington on June 20

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 8, 2025

Metra Lot Concert: Trippin Billies Date: Jun 5, 2025 The Metra Parking Lot will host a concert on Friday, June 20, 2025, featuring Trippin Billies, described as "the nation’s most renown, original and longest touring tribute to the Dave Matthews...

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Wibit inflatables returning to Lake Zurich's Paulus Park Beach for summer 2025

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 8, 2025

The Wibit inflatables at Paulus Park Beach in Lake Zurich are set to return as a summer attraction for families and adventure-seekers.

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Highland Park celebrates library groundbreaking with mayoral remarks

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 8, 2025

Mayor Nancy Rotering, accompanied by City Councilmembers, City Manager Ghida Neukirch, and other city staff, attended the Highland Park Public Library's groundbreaking ceremony on June 6, 2025.