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Located as far northeast as you can go in the state of Illinois, Lake County is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. With over 700,000 residents, it is also the second most populous county next to Cook County. From the beautiful Chain-O-Lakes area to the North Shore, some of the finest homes and buildings in all of Illinois are in Lake County. Whether you take in the sights at Vernon Hills, see a show at the newly renovated Genesee Theater in Waukegan, or take a hike at Independence Grove in Libertyville, you will not be disappointed. Find some of the best dining, entertainment and shopping in Illinois in Lake County and still get that quaint, small-town feeling on every Main Street. Many historic downtowns exist in Lake County, including the charming village of Antioch, with many upscale eateries, eclectic shops and art galleries now occupying the storefronts. Headed by the Lake County Regional Office of Education, the schools in Lake County are some of the finest in all of Illinois. With forty-five public school districts among the county borders, there are countless programs and educational experiences available for every student to enhance their learning. Working closely with the community and the parents, the schools in Lake County are able to help shape their students’ views of the world to be successful and well-educated members of the world. By using some of the latest and greatest technologies, educators in Lake County give their students all of the tools they need to live and grow in an ever-changing world.
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