Gages Lake NewsLocal news for Gages Lake, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Fight over special ed facility not over- May 30, 2008 At least one local school board member says he'll push to fight the Special Education District of Lake County over approval it received for a $26.5 million building project.http://www.topix.net/city/gages-lake-il/2008/05/fight-over-special-ed-facility-not-over?fr... Lake County special ed plan considered- May 28, 2008 Representatives of 36 Lake County school districts will decide today whether to fund the Special Education District of Lake County's request for a $26.5 million construction plan.http://www.topix.net/city/gages-lake-il/2008/05/lake-county-special-ed-plan-considered?fro... Gas Prices Keep Travelers Close to Home- May 25, 2008 The high price of gasoline is forcing many people to alter their holiday weekend plans. CBS 2's Mike Puccinelli reports on how family getaways are a bit closer to home. Darrell Booton didn't plan on spending Memorial Day weekend camping at Illinois Beach State Park in Zion. But it's about fifteen minutes from his home and that made all the difference. "Generally we'd head up north to the Dells or something like that, "said Booton, a Gages Lake resident. "I have a friend way up north that we go..http://www.topix.net/city/gages-lake-il/2008/05/gas-prices-keep-travelers-close-to-home?fr... Community digest- May 24, 2008 Liquor Commission: A hearing was continued until June 13 regarding a Gages Lake tavern that was open after hours.http://www.topix.net/city/gages-lake-il/2008/05/community-digest?fromrss=1 Young sprouts learn their garden lessons well- May 4, 2008 "For me personally, I think the greatest benefit is interacting with the soil and plants and being responsible for them and having patience and going through that process hands on" Cultivating a garden at a school sounds like it would be pretty easy. You've got the kids; all you need is some dirt and seeds, right Anyone who believes this probably doesn't have much experience with either ... via Daily Heraldhttp://www.topix.net/city/gages-lake-il/2008/05/young-sprouts-learn-their-garden-lessons-w... Seedling update: Window boxes, hanging planter all set for planting- May 2, 2008 "How do I keep rabbits from eating my plants" The seedlings in the kitchen window are still looking mighty spindly . But the fancy window boxes and upside-down planters are installed. via Chicago Tribunehttp://www.topix.net/city/gages-lake-il/2008/05/seedling-update-window-boxes-hanging-plant... |