Waukegan School News and Sports

Lake Zurich finds a way to knock off Waukegan

By John Bumbales
Nov 30, 2023 10:18 PM - It took a long time for Lake Zurich to put Waukegan away, but the host Bears got the job done in their North Suburban Conference boys basketball opener Thursday night. The Bulldogs trailed 52-41 after a 3-pointer by Brandon Phillips to open the fourth quarter. But Lake Zurich (4-2, 1-0) went on a quick 7-0 run to build their biggest lead of the game at 58-42 on a three-point play by senior Ryan Carroll with 6:55 to play.
Why a dip in Lake Michigan at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve or its new addition isn't allowed

By Mick Zawislak
Oct 25, 2023 3:42 PM - A possible old military device found along Lake Michigan at Lakeshore Preserve at Fort Sheridan was destroyed without issue, authorities said.
Mundelein improves to 4-0 for 1st time since 2004

By Ryan Buchan
Sep 14, 2023 11:06 PM - For the first time since 2004 the Mundelein football team is undefeated after four games.
Why several taxing bodies didn't get $3.12 million in property taxes they were owed

By Mick Zawislak
Aug 3, 2023 7:15 AM - Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega is distributing about $3.12 million in property taxes that were paid but not dispersed over the past four fiscal years.
Lollapalooza set a major step for North suburban band Ax and the Hatchetmen

By Brian Shamie
Jul 30, 2023 7:00 AM - Fresh off a two-month tour around the U.S., Lake County and North Shore band Ax and the Hatchetmen is bringing its blues, jazz and classic rock-inspired alternative music to one of the summer's biggest festivals this week.
Neighbors in the News: Alden Housekeeping director earns Hero of the Month award

By Norrine Twohey
Jun 22, 2023 6:00 AM - Carlos Zarate, the Housekeeping director at Alden Long Grove Health Care and Rehabilitation, received the Long-Term Care Hero of the Month Award from the Health Care Council of Illinois.
Neighbors in the news: District 62 names new assistant principal for Forest School

By Norrine Twohey
May 25, 2023 6:00 AM - Community Consolidated School District 62 has named Traci Reiner assistant principal at Forest Elementary School, Des Plaines.
'Doing real science': Butler Lake becomes classroom for Libertyville High students

By Mick Zawislak
May 13, 2023 7:41 AM - Biology and envirionmental science students at Libertyville High School counted and measured fish Thursday to get a better grasp on the health of nearby Butler Lake.
Middle School Teacher Named Woodland's Gurnee Teacher of the Year

Brooke Hagstrom
May 12, 2023 12:35 PM - Woodland Middle School 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher Gloria Tinucci-Frank has been named one of the Village of Gurnee Teachers of the Year for 2023.
'Livid and outraged': Community mourns after Waukegan coach, counselor fatally shot while driving

By Mick Zawislak
May 8, 2023 5:42 PM - The deadly shooting Saturday night of Waukegan High School volleyball coach and middle school counselor Niolis Collazo has police looking for information and city officials enraged.

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