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Lake County Gazette

Friday, November 7, 2025

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Collinsville High drama club schedules November shows featuring over seventy students

By D. G. Delgado | Nov 7, 2025

More than seventy students at Collinsville High School have been preparing since August for a series of drama productions scheduled for November.

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Vernon Hills announces final yard waste pickup dates and new WM contract details

By I. K. Williams | Nov 7, 2025

The final yard waste collection for Vernon Hills residents will take place on November 24 or 25, depending on individual garbage pickup schedules.

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Elmwood Elementary hosts door decoration contest promoting positive messages

By D. G. Delgado | Nov 7, 2025

Elmwood Elementary School recently held a door decoration contest that brought together students and staff to promote positive messages.

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Elmwood’s Game Club offers weekly activities for students

By S. B. Martino | Nov 7, 2025

Every Monday, students at Elmwood Elementary School participate in the Game Club, where they play board and card games under the supervision of Tracy Rose, Samar Garbanzos, and Jose Lozada.

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Granite City schools highlight Kate Becker for dedication as social worker

By D. G. Delgado | Nov 7, 2025

Kate Becker, a social worker at Maryville Elementary School, has been recognized by Granite City Community Unit School District 9 as this week’s staff spotlight.

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Highland Park mayor addresses community response amid national immigration actions

By A. W. Alonzo | Nov 7, 2025

Mayor Nancy Rotering addressed Highland Park residents at a special City Council meeting on October 30, responding to recent federal actions that have affected communities in Illinois and across the country.

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Lake Forest College’s Speed Networking event brings together hundreds for career connections

By D. G. Delgado | Nov 7, 2025

The Gorter Family Career Advancement Center held its seventeenth annual Speed Networking event on October 23, drawing a record number of participants to the Sports and Recreation Center.

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Route 14 reopens in Barrington as underpass project continues

By D. L. Darling | Nov 7, 2025

Route 14 in Barrington has reopened to traffic following the completion of a new temporary four-lane roadway, along with a temporary two-lane Lake Zurich Road.

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D181 schools mark Halloween with costumes and assemblies across all campuses

By D. G. Delgado | Nov 7, 2025

Students and staff across all nine schools in Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 participated in Halloween celebrations on October 31, 2025.

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Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 offers winter coats to students in need

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Nov 7, 2025

As colder weather approaches, Woodland Community Consolidated School District 50 is offering warm coats to any student in need.

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KAHOKstrong launches food drive to aid families in Collinsville school district

By S. B. Martino | Nov 7, 2025

KAHOKstrong, a student-based organization in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10, has launched a food drive to support the Collinsville Food Pantry.

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ZCMS students gather for annual Harvest Festival dance

By S. B. Martino | Nov 7, 2025

Zion Central Middle School students gathered on Friday evening for the annual Harvest Festival dance.

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East Elementary offers after-school clubs as part of fall programming

By S. B. Martino | Nov 7, 2025

Students at East Elementary School participated in a range of after-school clubs this fall, including art, science, soccer, and youth leadership.

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Antioch Rotary hosts climate photographer Christian Clauwers at Lakes Community High School

By D. G. Delgado | Nov 7, 2025

International documentary photographer Christian Clauwers addressed students and community members about his work documenting climate change on Thursday.

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Lake Forest College debuts original play exploring themes of autonomy and ecology

By S. B. Martino | Nov 7, 2025

The Lake Forest College Department of Theater is presenting the world premiere of "Esther, Frog Queen," a play by local playwright Julie Marie Myatt.

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Belvidere North High School hosts Triple E Night for post-graduation planning

By E. K. Fitzgerald | Nov 7, 2025

Belvidere North High School will hold its second annual Triple E Night on November 6, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The event is open to all high school students and their families.

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Who from Lake County area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Nov. 10?

By K. N. Day | Nov 7, 2025

The week of Monday, Nov. 10 will see these former Lake County area high school standouts in action.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Lake County in October compared to previous month

By Lake County Gazette | Nov 6, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Lake County in October compared to the previous month.

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Opinion: Wake Up, Lake County: The Party of Freedom Is Calling

By Michael Scornavacco, Republican Committeeman, Antioch 6 | Nov 6, 2025

If you live in Lake County and you are struggling to keep up, if grocery prices feel higher every week, if your paycheck does not stretch like it used to, and if your SNAP benefits have been cut, this is your wake-up call.

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Who from Lake County area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Sunday, Nov. 9?

By I. E. Hall | Nov 6, 2025

These former Lake County area high school athletes will take part in events on Sunday, Nov. 9.