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This newsletter is my attempt to keep you all as informed as possible on county and related issues important to all of us. As always, I welcome your feedback. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, please sign up to continue to receive news about Lake County and District 7.
 Lake County
is a great place to live, and the rankings show it! Several municipalities in
Lake County are rated in the top 100 of the best suburbs in the Chicago Metro
Area. Suburbs were ranked based on livability for safety, schools, and access
to activities, jobs, housing and transportation. Visit Lake County Life to see all of the
things that make Lake County special!
 Warm weather is finally here, and there is so
much to do in Lake County. From our hundreds of lakes to boat and fish on to
weekend getaways and family-friendly adventures, you will find it all in Lake
County. In this edition of County Update, we take you to Waukegan Harbor as we
talk about things to do this summer with the president of Visit Lake County. Watch video.
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This year due to budget constraints, the Village of Gurnee will not host a Fourth of July fireworks display. However, many neighboring communities will have displays. To view a list of communities, visit the village's website.
The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office
Alternative Prosecution Program gives first-time, non-violent offenders the
opportunity to earn a second chance to make good, while benefiting the
community, and victims. The program provides those individuals who meet the
eligibility requirements to keep a conviction from being permanently entered on
their record upon successful completion of the program, while protecting and
respecting the rights of victims by requiring community service. Additionally,
the program will divert cases from numerous and lengthy court appearances in
general felony courtrooms. It also establishes mandatory restitution payments
to crime victims. Gang members and those charged with crimes against the
disabled, elderly, or involving weapons are not eligible. The County Board
recently approved the appropriation of fees and costs assessed to participants,
as part of the program. Read Press Release.
 The
need for transportation expansions and improvements exceeds the amount of funding
that is available, and the cost of construction continues to rise. Therefore,
if we can’t always make our roads BIGGER, we have to make them SMARTER.
The Lake County Division of Transportation recently completed a traffic signal
timing study along six corridors. The study results show that technology
enhancements, adjusting signal timing, and coordinating signals through Lake County PASSAGE led to a reduction in delays, a reduction in
fuel consumption, and a savings of approximately $9.8 million dollars a year. More
information
 Forest Preserve News
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 Check Status of Independence Grove Activities
Before heading out to Independence
Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, check the forest preserves’ website
for status updates on summer concerts, the beach and marina. You also can call the
hotline at 847-968-3497 or follow us on Twitter for updates.
Congressman Dold Speaks About Forest Preserves’ 100-Year Vision
Congressman Robert Dold (Illinois, 10th District, Waukegan, Highland Park, Round Lake Beach) recently spoke on the floor of the United States House of Representatives about the Lake County Forest Preserve District's 100-Year Vision for Lake County. Watch video.
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 Eliminate
the Source, Remember Repellent for Mosquito Season
With the spring rains come
opportunities for mosquitoes to breed. Be vigilant about eliminating sources
for mosquitoes to breed and use protection to avoid contracting West Nile
virus. County residents may report areas of stagnant water (conducive for
mosquito breeding) as well as locations of dead birds, or learn more about the
signs and symptoms of West Nile encephalitis by calling the West Nile hotline
number at (847) 377-8300. Learn More
Watch this
edition of Healthy Lake County and learn about ways to fight the
bite this summer, as well as segments on food service inspections, and the new
Women’s Residential Services flower and vegetable garden.
Dietitian Discusses How Men Can Improve Their
Health, June 20
In recognition of National Men’s Health week, a dietitian
from the Lake County Health Department will discuss how men can lead healthier
and longer lives from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 20 at the Waukegan Community Church, Fellowship
Hall, 1016 Grand Ave., Waukegan. To
R.S.V.P. for this free event, send an email to lpiotrowski@lakecountyil.gov. Details
Join Free Health Fair in Observance of National HIV Testing Day June
27
Attend a free health fair in observance of National
HIV Testing Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 27 on the front lawn of the
Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan. In addition to free
resources, free HIV tests for people 13 and older and hepatitis C tests for people
18 and older will be available. A finger stick will be used for the testing.
Results will be available within 20 minutes.
The Lake
County Health Department’s Sexually Transmitted Infections Program offers free
HIV counseling and testing Monday through Friday at the Belvidere Medical
Building. Information about hepatitis and screening for sexually transmitted
diseases also is available. For information, call 847-377-8450, or visit
the website.
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Lake
County State’s Attorney Mike Nerheim sits down with U.S. Congressman Robert
Dold and Assistant State’s Attorney Scott Turk to discuss identity theft and
what is being done about it on the national and local levels. Watch now. |
Lake County has been
recognized with four Achievement Awards from the National Association of
Counties (NACo). The award winners include: “Multi-Media Budget Project,”
which includes a new budget web portal, the “2015 Leaders Summit/Lake County Life,” the “Lake County Opioid Initiative,” and the Veteran’s Treatment and Assistance Court (VTAC)
Mentoring Program.
Click on the links to learn more about these innovative, award-winning
programs.
Be Our Guest at Viking Park Singers Performance June 29
Viking Park Singers will present "Be Our Guest" at 3 p.m. June 29 at Viking Park Dance Hall, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Enjoy songs of Disney cartoons, musicals and movies. Refreshments will be served after the performance. The Viking Park Singers is a community chorus sponsored by the Gurnee Park District. More information
Channel Your Inner Superhero at Warren-Newport Public Library
Teens in sixth through twelfth grades are invited to channel their inner superhero or villain and join Superhero Trivia Night from 6 to 8 p.m. June 24 at Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Snacks will be provided, and prizes will be awarded. Details
Join the First Outdoor Movie Night July 11
Save the date July 11 when the Grandwood Park
Civic Association will hold its first Outdoor Movie Night, weather permitting. The evening will start with a movie for the kids. There will be a 15-minute break before the second movie begins. For details on the movies playing, visit the park district website.
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