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Diamond Lake School District releases welcome back newsletter for new school year

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

The Diamond Lake School District 76 has released its "Welcome Back to School Diamond Edge Edition Newsletter" for the 2025-26 academic year.

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United Township High School District announces events and club meetings for late August

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

The United Township High School District 30 released its daily announcements for August 26, 2025, outlining several events and opportunities for students.

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Illini Bluffs CUSD 327 launches unified monthly newsletter for all district schools

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

Illini Bluffs Community Unit School District 327 has introduced a new format for its monthly newsletter, combining updates from Illini Bluffs Elementary School, Middle School, and High School into a single publication.

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East Elementary second graders start school year with enthusiasm

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

East Elementary second graders in Mr. Cabrero’s class began Back-to-School week with enthusiasm, highlighting the atmosphere of community and confidence promoted in Zion Elementary School District 6 classrooms.

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PreK students begin first day at Zion Elementary schools for new academic year

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

The 2025–2026 school year began for PreK students in Zion Elementary School District 6, with young learners starting their first day filled with curiosity and excitement.

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LFHS Boosters offer paid student concessions manager roles for campus events

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

The LFHS Boosters are seeking students to fill the role of Student Concessions Managers at both East and West Campus.

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Lake Barrington announces free community event Barn Stomp & Brews for October

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

The Village of Lake Barrington has announced that the annual Barn Stomp & Brews event will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Freier Farm, located at 23585 N Kelsey Road in Lake Barrington.

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United Township High School District shares daily updates on events and student opportunities

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

United Township High School District 30 has released its daily announcements for August 25, 2025.

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Villa Park District 45 welcomes students back for start of new school year

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

Students and families gathered at schools across District 45 on August 13 to begin the 2025-26 academic year.

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Winfield Board reviews budget plans as PTO launches annual supply drive

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

The Winfield 34 Board of Education met on August 21 for its regular monthly session.

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Gurnee sets Halloween trick-or-treat hours with safety reminders

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

The Village of Gurnee has announced that trick-or-treating will take place on Sunday, October 26th, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This annual event encourages families in the community to celebrate Halloween while keeping safety in mind.

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Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 begins national search for new superintendent

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

Community Consolidated School District 181 has started a nationwide search for its next Superintendent of Schools.

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Village Hall to close August 26 for emergency repairs; commission meeting to proceed

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

Due to an emergency repair by ComEd, Village Hall will be closed on Tuesday, August 26.

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Fremont School District 79’s outstanding debt hit $3.9 million

By M. W. Laws | Aug 30, 2025

Fremont School District 79 had the 10th lowest outstanding school debt among Lake County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Community Partners for Affordable Housing

By N. K. Snyder | Aug 30, 2025

Community Partners for Affordable Housing, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $451,800 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Lake County in week ending Aug. 23?

By S. A. Matos | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Government-backed nonprofit LGBTQ+ Center Lake County profiled

By N. K. Snyder | Aug 29, 2025

LGBTQ+ Center Lake County was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024 for capital improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lake County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 23

By S. A. Matos | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Lake County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois: Winthrop Harbor School District 1 owed $5.4 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By M. W. Laws | Aug 29, 2025

Winthrop Harbor School District 1's outstanding school debt reached $5.4 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $935,691 per student.

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 1?

By K. N. Day | Aug 29, 2025

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 1.