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17 County Board Member Nick Sauer was recently appointed to the Illinois
Tollway Board, which is currently considering whether to advance the proposed
IL Route 53 project. For the last several years, a collaborative group of Lake
County leaders, along with the Tollway board and Chicago Metropolitan Agency
for Planning, have been exploring the feasibility of the project with respect
to financing and land use. A package of financial recommendations has been sent
to the Tollway Board along with a request to move forward with the next
engineering and environmental studies. In this video, Chairman Aaron Lawlor
talks about the project history, benefits, costs, and feasibility with Director
Sauer. Watch
now
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The public is invited to join the conversation
on North Chicago's comprehensive plan from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25 at the Foss
Park Community Center, 1730 Lewis Ave., North Chicago. This is an opportunity
to give your input on the city's vision for years to come as to relates to the
comprehensive plan,
which provides a roadmap for reaching the community's long-term physical,
socioeconomic, and cultural goals.
Read more about the plan, timeline and documents at the Chicago Metropolitan
Agency for Planning website.
Summer 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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Discover
Fun Ways to Celebrate Independence Day
Whether you want to check out fireworks or watch a community
parade, there are so many ways to celebrate the Fourth of July. To check out
all the patriotic celebrations, visit Visit Lake County. |
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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
 Summer also
can mean stormy weather. Knowing how to prepare can ensure you and your family
stay safe during a severe storm. Learn the difference between a “Watch” and a
“Warning”, the dangers of flash flooding, food safety during a storm and more
in our Stormy Weather Safety Tips Video. For information about storm preparedness,
visit Alert Lake County.
Protect Your Home and Save Money If Floods Come
Residents in unincorporated Lake County may be able to save up to
20 percent on their flood insurance policies. Lake County is recertified each
year through FEMA based on our floodplain and building code regulations and
community information and education. To find out more about floodplain
regulations and to determine if you are located in a floodplain, visit our Flood
Information page.
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Attend a free health
fair in observance of National HIV Testing Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27
on the front lawn of the Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road,
Waukegan. In addition to free resources, free tests will be available. For
information, call 847-377-8450, or visit the website.
 Forest Preserves News
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 Civil
War Days Comes July 11 and 12
The boom of
cannons, the crack of rifles, the galloping of horse hooves welcomes you at the
annual Civil War Days encampment,
Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12 at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda. Wander the camps to
see soldiers, civilians and tradesmen at work. Watch as union and confederate
forces collide in battle. Visit the 1863 Summer Fair, meet President Lincoln
and shop Civil War era vendors. Kids enjoy period crafts, games and a scavenger
hunt. Visit LCFPD.org/civilwar for details. Buy your ticket
online, or download a coupon for $1 off
admission. Ticket
price includes parking and admission to the Lake County Discovery Museum.
Civil War Comes Home
Join the Lake
County Discovery Museum and
the Lake County Historical Alliance as we commemorate the 150th anniversary of
the end of the Civil War and assassination of president Abraham
Lincoln. View Civil
War Comes Home events.
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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 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!
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