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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.
 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
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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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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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Board Adopts Reduced Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-16
The Lake County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners
recently adopted its 2015-2016 budget of $80,474,020. For the seventh
consecutive year, total forest preserve property tax revenues collected are
projected to decrease. The balanced operating budget is about $2.9 million less
(8.3 percent) than in 2008-09. For more information, view the full press release. |
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Military and Their Family Can Visit Museums Free As Part of Blue
Star Museums
The Lake County
Discovery Museum offers
free admission to military personnel and their families now through Labor Day,
Sept. 7 as part of Blue Star Museums. Free
admission is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card
(CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card,
which includes active duty U.S. Military as well as members of the National
Guard and Reserve, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned
Corp and up to five family members. To find participating museums, visit
the Blue Star Museums' website.
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