Lake County Gazette

The Coal City Theatre Department will host its first Athletes in the Arts performance to start Coalers Homecoming Week.

Marching Coalers win awards at Pontiac Showdown to start new season

The Marching Coalers began their competition season last weekend by traveling to Pontiac for their first contest of the year.

Coal City Middle School staff host McTeacher’s Night fundraiser at local McDonald’s

Faculty, staff, and administrators from Coal City Middle School will be working behind the counter at Coal City McDonald’s for McTeacher’s Night on Wednesday, September 17.

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Which ex-high school standouts from Lake County area will play on Friday, Sept. 26?

By I. E. Hall | Sep 23, 2025

On Friday, Sept. 26, this former Lake County area high school standout will be in action.

Coalers girls golf team posts season low score in latest match

The Coalers Girls Golf team recorded a season-low score of 198 in their recent match, losing to LaSalle but defeating Ottawa.

Coal City High School students honor 9/11 victims with stair climb tribute

Three Coal City High School students commemorated the lives lost in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks by participating in a stair climb event at the Coal City High School Stadium on Sunday, September 7.

Coalers boys golf posts season-best score but falls short against Streator

The Coal City Boy’s Golf team achieved its best score of the season with a 174, though it was not enough to surpass Streator, which finished with a 155.

North Shore District 112 sets new literacy goal at September board meeting

North Shore School District 112 held its regular Board of Education meeting on September 16 at Northwood Middle School, with a livestream available for the public.

Warren-Newport Public Library promotes free business tools through expanded cardholder services

By D. L. Darling | Sep 23, 2025

Warren-Newport Public Library is highlighting a range of resources available to local business owners and entrepreneurs through its library card program.

Two eighth graders named as District 45 student board representatives

Two eighth-grade students have been chosen to serve as student board representatives for the District 45 Board of Education for the 2025-26 school year.

United Township High School issues updates on events and resources for fall semester

United Township High School has released several announcements for students and parents as the 2025-26 school year progresses.

Barrington businesses remain open despite Route 14 closure

By D. L. Darling | Sep 23, 2025

All businesses located in the Local Traffic Only areas along Northwest Highway and Lake Zurich Road remain open during the temporary closure of Route 14.

Richmond-Burton senior Cameron Garrison recognized as National Merit Commended Student

Cameron Garrison, a senior at Richmond-Burton Community High School, has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship competition.

Mosquito spraying set for September 17 across Vernon Hills

By A. W. Alonzo | Sep 23, 2025

Clarke Mosquito is scheduled to conduct a mosquito spraying operation throughout the Village of Vernon Hills on the evening of September 17, weather permitting.

Bulldog Pack Time encourages connection among Westmoor Elementary students and staff

Westmoor Elementary School is in its third year of running a ‘pack’ program called Bulldog Pack Time, which brings together students from different grades into small groups.

Collinsville schools announce early dismissal ahead of Italian Fest events

Students in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 will have a half-day of attendance on Friday, September 19.

Westminster Public Schools board reaffirms commitment to competency-based education model

The Westminster Public Schools Board of Education has unanimously voted to continue its support for the district’s Competency Based System (CBS), calling it the “most effective educational model” for students.

Westminster High School holds stair climb challenge in memory of fallen firefighters

Last Thursday marked the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, and students at Westminster High School participated in the fourth annual Stair Climb Challenge to honor the 343 firefighters who died during the World Trade Center tragedy.

Westminster Public Schools marks Constitution Day with educational resources for families

On September 17, Westminster Public Schools will observe Constitution Day, an annual event that recognizes the signing of the United States Constitution 238 years ago.

Westminster High School introduces homecoming carnival replacing traditional parade