The Chronicle

The Chronicle is the student-run newspaper for the CLC community in Grayslake, Illinois.

05/09/2026

This year’s Lake County Film Festival delivered unforgettable stories on screen!

Aaron Wertheimer’s “Not If I See You First” embraces surreal humor and deadpan absurdity to explore friendship in an increasingly bizarre world, while Jake VanKersen’s “I Agree With You” offers a deeply personal and emotional look at communication, vulnerability, and the unraveling of a relationship.

Read “2 Standout Screenings from the 2026 Lake County Film Festival” now on The Chronicle website.

📝 Staff Reporter: Evan Sculer

05/08/2026

From oil fields to offshore wind, the second Trump administration is reshaping America’s energy future—but at what cost? 
The Chronicle examines how President Trump’s energy policies are expanding fossil fuel production, rolling back clean energy incentives, easing environmental regulations, and impacting everything from gas prices and inflation to public health and climate change.

Read “Power at a price: The hidden costs of Trump’s energy policies” now on The Chronicle website.

📝 Staff Reporter: Anderson Jayne

05/01/2026

Four Student Government Association members have been removed following a leaked Instagram group chat that exposed harassment and discriminatory behavior within CLC student leadership.

The fallout has sparked serious questions about accountability and what leadership should look like in student government—both in official spaces and beyond them.

Read the full story at the link in our bio.  📝 Staff Reporter / Editor-in-Chief: Joy Gephart

04/29/2026

🚨 NEW: CLC Board responds to community safety concerns following the arrest of a College and Career Navigator. 
After the April 23 arrest of former navigator Adam C. Faulkner on charges of grooming and child solicitation, the College of Lake County Board of Trustees outlined new safety measures at its April 28 meeting. These include pausing in-person navigator services at local high schools and implementing stricter supervision for virtual meetings with minors.
 The college has also launched an internal review of its hiring and background check processes as the investigation continues. 
Read more about how CLC is addressing student safety and next steps at the link in our bio. 
📝 Staff Reporter / Editor-in-Chief: Joy Gephart

04/24/2026

Breaking News: A College of Lake County College and Career Navigator has been arrested and charged with grooming and solicitation of a child following an investigation involving two minor students. 
Authorities say the case began April 16, with evidence recovered after a search warrant was executed April 23. The accused staff member had worked closely with high school students, raising serious concerns within the CLC community.   College officials confirm he was placed on administrative leave and barred from campus prior to the arrest. CLC leadership says they are cooperating fully with law enforcement and remain committed to student safety. 
Read the full story at the link in our bio.  📝 Staff Reporter / Editor-in-Chief: Joy Gephart

04/21/2026

Checkmate wasn’t in the cards for CLC’s Chess Club ♟️

After nearly shutting down at the start of the year, two students stepped up to revive the club—and now it’s stronger (and more competitive) than ever. From casual matches to a high-speed Blitz tournament with a $100 prize on the line, Chess Club is making bold moves and welcoming players of all skill levels.

“If you’re like ‘I don’t know if I’m good at this’ …just sit down and play.”

Catch the action April 21 in the Willow Cafe.

READ MORE ON OUR WEBSITE LINKED IN THE BIO!

📝 Staff Reporter/Media Director: Evan Schuler
📸 Staff Photographer: Ryan Vagnoni

04/06/2026

The Lancers bounce back! 💪🥎

After a tough game one loss snapped their 16-game win streak, CLC fought back with a dramatic walk-off win to split the series against Rock Valley.

Read more about the comeback and what’s next for the Lancers.

📝 Staff Reporter: John Straszewski
📸 Staff Photographer: Jason Fiore

03/28/2026

The Lancers secure their 16th consecutive win with a 13-0 shutout over Morton College, highlighted by a no-hitter from Sophia Zepeda.

Full game recap available at the link in bio!

✍️ Staff Reporter: John Straszewski
📸 Staff Photographer: Jason Fiore

03/25/2026

🔥 13 STRAIGHT 🔥
The Lancers keep rolling.

CLC softball swept Milwaukee Area Technical College in a March 23 doubleheader, extending their win streak to 13 games!

From Skye Meler’s walk-off heroics in game one to a dominant 12-4 finish in game two, the Lancers showed resilience, power, and poise all day long.

Big moments included: ⚡ Emma Andrews’ inside-the-park home run ⚡ Cayden VonSande’s 7-strikeout performance ⚡ Sophia Zepeda dealing on the mound in game two
Next up: the Lancers return home March 26 to face Morton College at 3 p.m. — don’t miss it.

📸 Staff Photographer: Jason Fiore ✍️ Staff Reporter: John Straszewski

03/23/2026

Breaking: Leadership shift at CLC

College of Lake County President Dr. Lori Suddick announced her sudden resignation in an email to faculty and staff this morning, calling the decision “difficult” after “careful reflection,” but offering no specific reason for her departure.

In her message, Suddick expressed gratitude for the CLC community and highlighted the college’s major milestones and recognitions achieved during her tenure.

What this means for CLC moving forward is still developing.

Read more at the link in bio!
📝 Editor-in-Chief: Joy Gephart

Address

Grayslake, IL

Website

http://thechronicleclc.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Chronicle posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your business to be the top-listed Media Company in Grayslake?