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There were 40,658 Hispanic students enrolled in Lake County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 35.4% of students enrolled in Lake County schools identified as Hispanic.

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2024: Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 administrators rank 204th highest in state for average salary

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 27, 2025

Administrators in Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 earn an average of $125,871 per year, ranking 204th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Lake County to close Winchester Road and IL 83 intersection for realignment

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 27, 2025

Lake County has announced the closure of the intersection at Winchester Road and Illinois Route 83 (IL 83) starting on the morning of Monday, July 7.

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Lake County Sheriff’s Office reports arrest in stabbing threat incident

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 26, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of a man previously charged in a 2017 stabbing.

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Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 administrators rank 193rd highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 26, 2025

Administrators in Hawthorn Community Consolidated School District 73 earn an average of $126,754 per year, ranking 193rd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Lake County in week ending June 21?

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 26, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Shields Township Republicans chairman: Strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities 'reasserted American resolve'

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 26, 2025

Dan Rogers, Chairman of Shields Township Republicans, said that President Trump's precision strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities represented a long-overdue response to a growing threat.

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Vernon Township Republicans vice chairman: 'United States is capable of taking action'

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 26, 2025

Mel Gurel, Vice Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans, expressed support for President Trump's recent military actions against Iran.

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Vernon Township Republicans vice chairman: 'Tennessee has drawn a bold line to protect its youth'

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 26, 2025

Mel Gurel, Vice Chairman of Vernon Township Republicans, said that the Supreme Court's ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti supports Tennessee's ban on certain gender procedures for minors, allowing the state to protect children.

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Did Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 34.9% of Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Lake County in week ending June 21?

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 25, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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3.1% of Zion Elementary School District 6 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 25, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 3.1% of the students in Zion Elementary School District 6 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in Lake County in week ending June 21?

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 25, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Did Deerfield School District 109 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 25, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 36.1% of Deerfield School District 109 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Analysis: Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 administrators rank 191st highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 25, 2025

Administrators in Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 earn an average of $127,031 per year, ranking 191st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Granite City High School receives state-wide library grant

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 25, 2025

Granite City High School has been awarded a Readers’ Choice Grant from the Association of Illinois School Library Educators/LBSS Endowment Fund.

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Fremont School District earns national awards for communication excellence

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 25, 2025

Fremont School District 79’s communication efforts have received national recognition from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA).

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Vernon Hills Pageant crowns new queens for 2025

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 25, 2025

The Vernon Hills Pageant took place on June 21 at the Park District Sullivan Center.

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Groot announces early pickup schedule change for June 24

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 25, 2025

Groot has announced a schedule change for garbage and recycling pickup.

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Illinois flags at half-staff to honor fallen Chicago police officer

By Lake County Gazette | Jun 25, 2025

Flags covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act have been ordered to half-staff in honor and memory of Chicago Police Officer Krystal Rivera.