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Village of Lindenhurst highlights new permitting system and EV readiness in August newsletter

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 2, 2025

The Village of Lindenhurst has released its August E-Newsletter, highlighting several recent developments and initiatives.

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Sept. 5?

By I. E. Hall | Sep 2, 2025

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Sept. 5.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry across Lake County Gazette publication area in 2024

By Lake County Gazette | Sep 1, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction industry located across Lake County Gazette publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Government-backed nonprofit Christopher D Redding Youth Asthma Foundation profiled

By N. K. Snyder | Sep 1, 2025

Christopher D Redding Youth Asthma Foundation was approved to receive a $400,000 grant 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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School event this September in Lake County

By B. A. Farrell | Sep 1, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in Lake County this month.

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Debt in Rondout School District 72 hit $2.9 million in fiscal year 2024

By M. W. Laws | Sep 1, 2025

Rondout School District 72 had the eighth 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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Just under $1.1 million in County Sales Tax collected in July for Lake County

By N. K. Snyder | Sep 1, 2025

In July, Lake County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Which former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Sept. 4?

By I. E. Hall | Sep 1, 2025

These former Lake County Gazette area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Sept. 4.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Lake County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 23

By S. A. Matos | Aug 31, 2025

The only price of E85 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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Lake County (Lake Forest - Lake Bluff- Knollwood) Events Lake County 09.15-09.28

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

Lake County (Lake Forest - Lake Bluff- Knollwood) Events Lake County 09.15-09.28

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Zion Elementary School District 6’s outstanding debt hit $3.1 million

By M. W. Laws | Aug 31, 2025

Zion Elementary School District 6's outstanding school debt reached $3.1 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $148,289 per student.

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Inside Glenkirk—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By N. K. Snyder | Aug 31, 2025

Glenkirk, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $1,600,000 in FY2024 for infrastructure improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).

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Fab Lab class gives Coal City students hands-on experience with community projects

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

Students in Mr. Micetich’s Woods 3 “Fab Lab” class at Coal City Community Unit School District 1 are engaging in practical projects that serve both their school and the broader community.

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Coal City schools welcome youngest students as new academic year begins

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

Coal City Community Unit School District 1 has welcomed its youngest students back to school for the new academic year.

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Coal City schools offer athletic passes for upcoming academic year

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

Coaler fans will have the opportunity to purchase athletic passes for the 2025-2026 school year.

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Safe2Help Illinois provides confidential reporting for Collinsville schools

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

Safe2Help Illinois is a statewide program designed to provide students, teachers, staff, and parents with a confidential way to report school safety concerns.

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Round Lake schools announce Labor Day closure for all offices and buildings

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

All district offices and buildings of Round Lake Community Unit School District 116 will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.

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Grayslake Central teacher receives state grant for new PE equipment

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

This fall, John David, Life Fitness Department Chair at Grayslake Central High School, will be recognized by the Northeastern District of the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NED IAHPERD) after securing a...

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Lake Forest High School adopts visible student ID policy for enhanced safety

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

Lake Forest High School will introduce a new policy this fall requiring all students and staff to wear visible, school-issued IDs and lanyards during the school day and on school-provided transportation.

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Lake Forest College upgrades security with new cameras and card readers across campus

By Lake County Gazette | Aug 31, 2025

Information Technology Services at Lake Forest College, in partnership with Public Safety and Facilities Management, has completed a comprehensive upgrade of the campus security system ahead of the upcoming academic year.