Lake
County continues to invest in our transportation system, which includes making
roads better, wider, and even smarter. In this edition of County Update, we
take you to one of our big construction projects in the center of the county as
we talk transportation with our LCDOT Director. |
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 Summer is almost here and there is so much to do in Lake County. From
our 30,000 acres of forest preserves to day trips, weekend getaways, and
family-friendly adventures, you'll find it all in your own backyard. Check out Visit Lake County to discover ways to
enjoy the outdoors, and learn about other family fun and things to do in Lake
County at Lake County Life. Full calendar of events
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Boating But Stay Safe
From marinas and storage options to
lakefront dining and a boating blog, BoatingLakeCounty.com is a useful website for all things boating in
Lake County.
And,
stay safe on the water by following county laws. A watercraft that is towing a
person must display a bright orange flag at the highest point of the boat’s
helm. Also, all people born after January 1, 1998 must take and pass a boating
safety course validated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and
hold a valid boating safety certificate. More
information
Make Sure It's Safe to Swim Before Heading to the Beach
Now through Labor Day, information is available about
Lake Michigan and inland lake swim bans by visiting the Lake County Health
Department Community Health Center's website. Also, get information using the free phone application
called myBeachCast.
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Shop
for fresh fruits, vegetables, baked treats and goods while supporting local
businesses at one of Lake County’s farmers markets. Check out Lake County’s Farmers Market Finder to
discover a farmer’s market near you. |
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Lake
County’s owned and operated skilled nursing facility; Winchester House will now
be under the ownership of Transitional Care Management (TCM) following the Lake
County Board’s approval of a lease agreement. Following many years of careful
analysis and exhaustive review by the County and the Winchester House Advisory
Board (which is made up of dedicated residents with expertise in healthcare and
finance), Lake County selected TCM to lease, and eventually replace Winchester
House at their expense. TCM will maintain
operations at the current site in Libertyville for three years and provide a
transition plan for existing residents and services. Winchester House has been
providing excellent care to Lake County residents for more than 150 years, and
this plan preserves that mission in the future.
 The Lake County Board is committed to sustainability, as reflected
in the Lake County Strategic Plan. Here are some examples of what your county government is
doing to promote sustainability:
- The
Lake County Division of Transportation recycled 156,000 pounds of scrap
metal, 3687 gallons of used motor oil, and 470 gallons of used
anti-freeze.
For information, visit Lake County's Sustainability web
portal.
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Postcard Art Competition Call for Entries
Entries for the 10th
biennial Postcard
Art Competition and Exhibition (PACE) are being accepted through
July 15. The juried competition celebrates the postcard as an art form,
challenging artists to create original works in 4-by-6-inch postcard size.
For information and to download a prospectus and entry form, visit LCFPD.org/PACE.
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Lake
County has put into place laws that will hold anyone accountable for hosting an
event or gathering during which underage drinking of illicit drug use occurs.
Lake County State’s Attorney Mike Nerheim sits down with Special Investigator
Terry Vandergrift to further explain these ordinances. Watch
now. |
 Lake
County Crime Stoppers works to be a confidential informant service, partnering
with local media, police departments and citizens to help solve crimes.
Anonymous citizens can contact Crime Stoppers at 847-662-2222 with their tip,
and those who provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest are
eligible to receive a cash reward up to $1,000. Lake County Crime Stoppers has
been serving Lake County for 31 years and has helped solve over 10,000 cases.
To learn more, visit their website and
watch this video
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 Seniors ages 55 and older can get their cat or dog’s rabies
vaccination at a seniors’ clinic from 9 a.m. to noon June 6 at the Regent
Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. The cost is $10 for purchasing a Lake
County tag for pets that are spayed or neutered. The price is higher for pets
that are not spayed or neutered. Pet microchipping also will be available for
$15.
Also from 9 a.m. to noon June 20, all Lake County pet owners may
bring their pets to a clinic the rear of the Community Recreational Center,
1730 Lewis Ave., North Chicago.
For information about these
clinics, visit the Lake County Animal Care and Control website.
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