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Friday, October 24, 2025

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Round Lake Police receive grant for enhanced traffic safety enforcement

By A. W. Alonzo | Oct 21, 2025

The Round Lake Police Department has received a Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) grant funded by federal highway safety funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

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Collinsville Middle School invites veterans for annual breakfast honoring military service

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 21, 2025

Collinsville Middle School will host a breakfast to honor local veterans on Friday, November 7, at 9:00 a.m. The event will take place in the school’s library and is intended to recognize veterans while providing an opportunity for them to share...

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Annual showcase and trick-or-treat night set for October 20 at Westminster High

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 21, 2025

The annual Westminster Public Schools (WPS) Showcase and Trick-or-Treat Night is scheduled for Monday, October 20, at Westminster High School.

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Book on immigrant experience highlighted during Hispanic Heritage Month

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 21, 2025

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, Westminster Public Schools highlighted the book “Cajas de cartón” as part of its Bookmarks program.

Westminster Public Schools’ early reading plan draws attention from education publication

By S. B. Martino | Oct 21, 2025

Chalkbeat Colorado recently highlighted Westminster Public Schools' (WPS) new approach to early reading education.

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Principal Appreciation Week recognized by Illinois Principals Association

By S. B. Martino | Oct 20, 2025

The Illinois Principals Association (IPA) is marking Principal Appreciation Week from October 20 to 24, 2025.

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Governor Pritzker’s visit may cause bus delays in Collinsville school district

By S. B. Martino | Oct 20, 2025

This afternoon, the Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 notified families about Governor J.B. Pritzker's scheduled visit to Fairmont City to discuss the impacts of Rebuild Illinois.

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Co-host of the Lake Forest Podcast on caucus election: ‘You shouldn't be disenfranchised from voting’

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 20, 2025

Joe Weiss, co-host of the Lake Forest Podcasts, said the proposed bylaw change aims to let people who can’t attend caucus elections in person, such as students or those out of town, vote remotely, similar to regular elections.

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Collinsville High School senior selected for Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis student board

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 20, 2025

Margot Schusky, a senior at Collinsville High School, has been chosen to serve on the Student Board of Directors at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis for the 2025–2026 academic year.

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UW-Whitewater student Zach Krakow serves as special education student teacher in District 75

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 20, 2025

Zach Krakow from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater begins his student teaching assignment at Mechanics Grove Elementary for the spring 2025 semester.

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UW-Whitewater places student teachers including Zach Krakow for spring 2025 semester

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 20, 2025

Zach Krakow from Grayslake, Illinois, is completing his student teaching assignment at Mechanics Grove Elementary as part of UW-Whitewater’s education program.

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UW-Whitewater places student teachers across regional school districts for fall semester

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 20, 2025

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has assigned 179 student teachers to area schools for fall 2025.

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Coal City Theatre Department presents comedy "The Play That Goes Wrong" this October

By S. B. Martino | Oct 20, 2025

The Coal City Theatre Department is preparing to stage “The Play That Goes Wrong,” a comedy centered on a murder mystery performance where mishaps abound both on and off the stage.

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Coalers Football Playoff shirts available for order through Oct. 21

By D. G. Delgado | Oct 20, 2025

The Coal City Community Unit School District 1 has announced that the 2025 Coalers Football Playoff shirts are now available for purchase.

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Coal City High School zoology class explores regeneration in flatworms

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Oct 20, 2025

Students at Coal City High School are participating in a new Zoology course led by Mr. Looper.

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Aiyana Mcaulay joins UW-Whitewater Warhawk Marching Band for 2025-26 academic year

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 20, 2025

Aiyana Mcaulay from Grayslake has joined the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Warhawk Marching Band for 2025-26.

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Carthage College nursing juniors mark transition with White Coat Ceremony

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 20, 2025

Carthage College celebrated its Nursing Class of 2027 with a White Coat Ceremony marking their progression into advanced clinical studies.

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Carthage College holds White Coat Ceremony for Nursing Class of 2027

By Lake County Gazette | Oct 20, 2025

Carthage College celebrated its Nursing Class of 2027 with a White Coat Ceremony marking their transition to advanced clinical studies.

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Village of Beach Park Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2025

Village of Beach Park Plan Commission / Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Oct. 16

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Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 18, 2025

Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Oct. 16