In what proponents called a step forward in the college s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, the College of Lake County board adopted an anti-racism statement by a 5-2 vote this week.
The school’s Board of Trustees voted 4-1, with two abstentions, in favor of the increase . to help the school deal with rising costs and a $3 million projected budget deficit.
In response to Metra s recently filed objections to the Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern rail merger, the Lake County Board stepped up by adopting a resolution in line with Metra s opposition.
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