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 June 5, 2015
 Hello Neighbors,
It was just 45 degrees with rain and wind on Saturday. As I write this, we have come to the end of a glorious day: in the mid-70s, light breeze, full sun. We can depend on this on/off weather over the next few weeks. It's the nature of summer here in the Midwest and here in Lake County!
These months are special and busy. Swimming pools/water parks are now open. Flowers are (finally, we hope) frost-free. The road improvement season is off to a good start with a number of projects in our area. That's good news: more jobs and the knowledge that temporary inconvenience leads to improved travel for years to come.
We have much to enjoy during this season. Read about opportunities and activities in the Forest Preserves, our local parks and fresh markets. It's a great time of the year and we are in a great place to experience all the benefits of the season.
Regards,
Chuck
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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. |
 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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 This is important news for you as a boater or guest on a friends boat. Make this a safe, fun summer.
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
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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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 Summer is a great time for "big kids" and cars, including classic cars and a local road rally.
In Hawthorn Woods, you can join the "35th Annual Treasure Hunt and Road Rally."
Nearby communities have "Cruise Nights," often with hundreds of classic cars, some with hot rods, hot dogs and more!
Mundelein's "Park on Park" is the largest show in the area, June 10th and the second Wednesday of each summer month.
Hawthorn Woods' "Car Show Cruise Night" includes family activities. Next event is June 12.
Wauconda's Park District holds its "Car Show" , a Sunday event: June 28th from 11am until 4pm, it's part of WaucondaFest.
Lake Zurich's "Main Street Cruise Night" is on July 3rd and the following first Mondays of August and September.
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 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.
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
supervision is required. Details |
SWALCO Holds Mobile Chemical Waste Collection June 6 in Wauconda
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will hold a mobile household chemical waste event Household
Chemical Waste Event from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6 at Wauconda High School, 555 N. Main St. The collection is for residential waste only. No business waste will be accepted. No appointment is required. Details
Check Out Books, Model Trains at Fremont Public Library
Join the used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 13 and 1 to 4:30 p.m. June 14 at Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road,
Mundelein. There will be over 7,000 items including books, books on CD, VHS videos, DVDs, paperbacks, music CDs, records and more. New items will be added daily.
Also, the North Central O Gaugers Model Railroad Club will run their model trains from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 13. Visitors can have fun watching all the trains pass by. Details
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