No injuries were reported by those involved in the fight, Gaylor added, despite social media rumors that a student may have been stabbed. Gaylor said six students were arrested, but school officials said seven were arrested. "We've been everywhere trying to get the word out."ĭistrict 121 includes all or parts of Beach Park, Gages Lake, Grandwood Park, Grayslake, Gurnee, Millburn, Old Mill Creek, Park City, Third Lake, Wadsworth, Waukegan and Wildwood.Woman allegedly stabs man, fires shots at him while he was fleeing in Park City "We've had an incredible amount of help from people," said Beth Pope, one of the founders a citizens group informally known as Yes WTHS.
About 70 businesses supported the effort. Supporters, including parents, residents, and community leaders, waged a social media and door-to-door campaign, sent postcards, made appearances at various events and took other measures. The approval means property taxes will increase 60 cents per $100 of taxable assessed value with the owner of a home valued at $250,000 paying about $500 more yearly.Īmong other things, the approval will allow the district to preserve an eight-period school day needed to continue offering many Advanced Placement opportunities ensure full participation in career and technical education classes at the Technology Campus and, restore and protect activities, clubs and athletic programs. The approval represents the first successful District 121 referendum in 20 years and a turnaround from April 2021 when a request for a smaller tax rate increase failed with 4,700 votes against and 3,753 in favor.
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