 Visit the Animal Care and Control Center in Libertyville in this latest installment of Lake County’s dirty jobs, which takes you behind the scenes of some of Lake County government’s dirty and difficult jobs. Here, Chairman Aaron Lawlor cleans and takes care of lost pets before they are reunited with their owners or sent for adoption.
 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. Watch video
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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
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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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Steps To Your Next Job
5 Steps to Your Next Job will run from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 22 at a
new location, Cook Park Library 413 N.
Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. This interactive workshop covers the
entire job search process from researching careers to landing your next
job. Attend all five days to earn a certificate. Details
Veterans Monthly Job
Club Meets June 18
The Veteran's Monthly Job
Club will meet from 10 a.m. to noon June 18 at the Job Center of Lake County, 800 Lancer Lane, Grayslake. Military
veterans will meet with Judy Leonard, IDES veteran representative. Call
847-377-3469 to reserve a seat and find out more about the discussion topic.
Check
Out Successes in Latest Newsletter
Lake
County Workforce Development connects employers
with a talented workforce. Recent participants landed a wide variety of
positions including IT solutions manager, office associate, human resource
coordinator, medical assistant and more. Read more in the latest edition of the
Success
Newsletter.
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Online Auction for Pier Rights for Fox River–Chain O'Lakes
Beginning June 15, the Lake County Forest
Preserves will be auctioning off 41 pier rights acquired with the
purchase of Lake Marie Forest Preserve in Antioch. The rights are for use
on the Fox River–Chain O’Lakes Waterway System in northern Illinois. Pier
rights will be auctioned off individually with a starting bid price
of $1,000. There is 10 percent buyers fee and a reserve. The
online auction is being handled by Obenauf Auction Services. Check
their website for
online auction details or to place a bid.
Bidders must meet requirements of the Chicago District Regional
Permit Program for Marine Structures and Activities in accordance with
the Fox
River–Chain O’Lakes Boat Pier and Boat Ramp Application Review Policy as
defined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Successful bidders must
also submit a permit application for review and approval before the sale is
finalized. If permit is denied, the purchase price will be refunded. For
information, visit the USACE website or
call their Chicago
District office at 312-846-5530.
 Closing
the Gap on the Des Plaines River Trail
Construction has started on the final section of the Des Plaines River Trail that
extends just south of Riverside Drive and north of Estonian Lane in
Lincolnshire. Completion is expected later this fall. The 8-foot-wide paved
trail will run about 1,600 feet long and close the gap between the existing
northern and southern sections of the trail. During construction,
southbound trail users can still access the Lincolnshire trail to Milwaukee
Avenue. South of the project, the trail will be closed at Estonian Lane. The
trail access point at the rear parking lot of the former Cubby Bear property
also will be closed until the project is complete. Check the website
for updates.
Share Fun Moments in the Preserves on Instagram
Join
us on Instagram for a simple and
fun way to share moments spent in your Lake County Forest Preserves.
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Enjoy
the Mud at Kids Nature Fun Fest
Explore the simple pleasures of playing in the mud at the Kids Nature Fun Fest.
Families with children age 12 and under are invited to join “Marvelous Mud” from
2 to 5 p.m. June 14 at the Greenbelt
Cultural Center in North Chicago. Explore the simple pleasure of playing in the mud. Adult
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Join the Dandelion Wine Fine Arts
Festival
The 16th
Annual Ray Bradbury's Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival will run from 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at Bowen Park, 39 Jack Benny. The festival will feature
artists, music, dance and a drum circle. Details
Go Bike Riding Along the Amstutz Expressway
The fourth annual Bike the Amstutz
will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6 along the Amstutz Expressway in downtown Waukegan. Join
hundreds of people riding their bicycles as the lakefront roadway closes the
one day of the year to all motor vehicle traffic. Check in at the Greenwood
Avenue overpass. Details
Learn Safety in the Water at
Upcoming Class
Join the Great Lakes water safety class from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 6 at the Waukegan Yacht Club, 199 N. Harbor Place. Recognize the signs of
drowning, the dangers of the surf environment, the flip, float and follow
strategy and more. Details
Join Community Wide Health
and Wellness Fair June 6
The second annual Community Wide Health and Wellness Fair will
run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at Park Place, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. There
will be interactive exhibits, complimentary health screenings, free giveaways
and more. Details
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