 Rollins Road will be closed to through traffic from Fairfield Road
to Wilson Road on Tuesday, June 16 and Wednesday, June 17, weather permitting.
The closure of Rollins Road is necessary to replace two aging culverts.
On June
16, Rollins Road will be closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. with local access from
Fairfield Road west to Wabash Avenue and from Wilson Road east to Wilson
Boulevard. On June 17, Rollins Road will be closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. with
local access on Rollins Road from Fairfield Road west to Wilson Boulevard and
from Wilson Road east to Grove Avenue.
The detour route will be Fairfield Road to Illinois Route 134 to Wilson Road. Details
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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.
The public is invited to attend a crime victims’ rights public forum from 6 to 8 p.m. June 23 at Grant Community High School auditorium, 285 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake. This forum is designed to raise awareness of the legal system, crime victims’ rights and compensation to reimburse eligible expenses related to the criminal offense. To R.S.V.P., call Denise Rotheimer at 847-406-8566 or email to denise@momsv.org.
 A recent
ruse burglary took place in the Cuba Township area. Ruse burglars target seniors and people living alone. Offenders generally travel in pairs, allowing one offender to distract the
homeowner while the other offender enters the home to search for and steal
cash, jewelry and other items.
If you feel you were the victim of a ruse burglary or if you have
seen suspicious vehicles and/or subjects approaching elderly neighbors, call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 847-549-5200 to report these
incidents, or call 911 if the incident is in progress. For information, visit the sheriff's website.
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 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.
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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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.
 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 www.lakecountylife.org to see all of the things that make Lake County special!
 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.
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 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.
Want To Learn More? Check Out Our Blogs
Learn more about natural events in Lake County and discover the county’s
history by subscribing to our Lake County natural and cultural history blogs. There’s
also a blog to check out the Lake County Discovery Museum’s Curt Teich Postcard Archives, the largest
public collection of postcards and related materials.
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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 To Discuss 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
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.
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