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How many white students were enrolled in Lake County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 5, 2025

In Lake County school districts, 52,247 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Highland Park Fire Department requests public input through new online survey

By A. W. Alonzo | Oct 5, 2025

The Highland Park Fire Department is seeking input from community members to help shape its future direction.

Highland Park begins annual sidewalk repairs and assessments

By I. K. Williams | Oct 5, 2025

The City of Highland Park has announced that sidewalk maintenance work will be taking place over the next month.

Bookmarks series highlights joy of reading at Sherrelwood and provides district facts

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 5, 2025

The Bookmarks series recently highlighted a moment at Sherrelwood Elementary where the joy of reading was on display.

City of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Subcommittee met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 5, 2025

City of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Subcommittee met Thursday, Oct. 2

Marching Coalers earn second place at NIU competition

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 5, 2025

Last weekend, the Marching Coalers took part in the Red and Black Fall Classic at Northern Illinois University.

Yoga Dynamics class holds annual scavenger hunt promoting mindfulness

By S. B. Martino | Oct 5, 2025

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30 Pacific Islander students enrolled in Lake County districts in 2023-24 school year

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 4, 2025

In Lake County school districts, 30 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Antioch District 117 board member Sue Dickson faces resignation calls over post labeling white conservative families ‘trash’

By Lake County Gazette Reports | Oct 4, 2025

What began as a social media re-post has erupted into a full-blown scandal for Antioch Community High School District 117 School Board Member Sue Dickson.

United Township High School announces dates for Homecoming Week 2025

By S. B. Martino | Oct 3, 2025

Homecoming celebrations at United Township High School are set to begin on Monday, September 29, and will run through October 4.

Libertyville announces temporary drinking water service interruption for maintenance

By L. P. Schultz | Oct 3, 2025

Residents of the Village of Libertyville are being notified about a temporary interruption in their Lake Michigan drinking water supply.

Mundelein Arts Commission announces fourth annual “Lure of the Local” art exhibition

By M. F. Hinton | Oct 3, 2025

The annual "Lure of the Local" art exhibition, established in 2022, will return for its fourth year with a focus on the theme "Portals."

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Who are the former high school athletes from Lake County area competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By K. N. Day | Oct 3, 2025

These former Lake County area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 6.

Lake Forest School D67 announces Everett School sensory garden reopening

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 3, 2025

Lake Forest School District 67 has announced the reopening of Everett School’s Sensory Garden.

LFHS fall play 'TRAP' tickets on sale

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 3, 2025

Lake Forest Schools have announced that tickets are now available for the Lake Forest High School (LFHS) fall play, "TRAP," directed by Sara Dreiling with assistant director Dawn Neal.

LFHS hosts National Chinese Honor Society induction

By S. B. Martino | Oct 3, 2025

Lake Forest schools announced that the National Chinese Honor Society induction ceremony took place on September 26 in the high school library classroom, led by Dr. John Trowbridge.

Mundelein launches online portal for non-emergency police reports

By M. F. Hinton | Oct 2, 2025

Residents of Mundelein now have the option to submit non-emergency police service requests online using Frontline Public Safety.

Lake County detectives arrest two men in $17,000 elder fraud case

By D. C. Welch | Oct 2, 2025

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced that on September 29, 2025, detectives arrested two men accused of defrauding an 80-year-old Green Oaks woman of $17,000.

Lake County completes White Deer Run Reservoir to boost water reliability

By L. P. Schultz | Oct 2, 2025

Lake County has announced the completion of the $7.5 million White Deer Run Reservoir in Vernon Hills, a project aimed at enhancing water reliability and emergency preparedness for the Vernon Hills Water System.

School event this October in Lake County

By B. A. Farrell | Oct 1, 2025

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

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