 Assessment
notices will begin to be sent out this week and will continue through August.
The notices will include important information including a summary of the
current year’s valuation charges, property characteristics, homestead
exemptions received on the previous tax bill, and more. View
Newsletter
Filing An Appeal? Use Our
On-line System
Over half of all assessment appeals that were filed last year were filed using
our Online
Appeal Filing System! This quick and convenient system allows you to get
your appeal information to the Board of Review without the hassle of mailing or
hand delivering them to our office in Waukegan. Watch this video for
step-by-step assistance for filing an online appeal.
Get Updates, More Information
Using Social Media
Follow the Chief County Assessment Office and Lake County, IL
Government on Facebook and Twitter! Get important updates regarding
exemption information, assessment publications dates, assessment appeal final
filing deadlines and so much more!
Chief County Assessment Office: Facebook, Twitter
Lake County IL, Government: Facebook, Twitter
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The IL Route 53/120
project has been talked about for a long time, but now it is closer to being
built than ever before. Lake County along with local mayors, transportation and
environmental stakeholders have been working with the Illinois Tollway on a
plan for the extension that will reduce traffic congestion, provide
opportunities for economic development and protect open space and the
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Follow work zone speed limits, even if workers
are not present to help keep drivers and workers safe. Work zones have changing
conditions, shifting or narrowing lanes, equipment and other potential hazards
to motorists that are going too fast or not paying attention. Watch now as
LCDOT workers share safety tips and ask for your help to make sure everyone
gets home safely. |
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 Lake County Board Chairman Aaron
Lawlor, Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and other leaders from the
collar counties and the City of Chicago recently met in Deerfield to collaborate
and develop strategies to strengthen the region’s economic development growth
opportunities in the areas of freight, logistics and exports. Key topics of discussion concerned the Chicago Metro Metal Consortium, the Metro Chicago
Exports Initiative, streamlined truck
permitting, Foreign Owned Enterprises and Foreign Direct Investment. All of the
presenters remarked on the importance of regional collaboration, the
unparalleled talent of our workforce, and the noteworthy strides being made to
ensure that businesses in the region have what they need to establish, grow and
prosper.
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 To help Lake County
residents better manage the costs of prescription medications as well as health
and dental services, Lake County is joining a new prescription, health and
dental discount program. The program provides up to 75 percent off
prescriptions and discounts on medical and dental services. The free
prescription discount card and information on the low-cost health and dental
discounts are available at city halls, township offices and libraries
throughout the county. Watch to learn more.
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Green Corner
SWALCO
Holds Next Free Household Chemical Waste Event
The Solid Waste Agency of
Lake County will hold a mobile household chemical waste collection from 8 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18 at Deerfield High School, 1959 N.
Waukegan Road. No appointment is required.
SWALCO also will hold a household
chemical waste collection July 27 at its Gurnee facility, 1311 N. Estes St. Appointments
are required at this collection to ensure safety and efficiency. Collections are for residential waste only. No business waste will
be accepted. These collections are free for Illinois residents only. Schedule
an appointment
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The 87th annual Lake County Fair will
run July 29 to Aug. 2 at the Lake County Fairgrounds. The fair will feature a
variety of attractions including livestock barns, competitions, entertainment,
rides, food and more. More information |
 Forest Preserves News
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 Gospel Fest Comes to Greenbelt July 19
Gospel Fest, an annual
gospel tribute will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19 at the Greenbelt
Cultural Center in
North Chicago. Featuring local choirs, solo performances and praise dancers,
this event will bring you to your feet. This year, come
hear internationally acclaimed Chicago Mass Choir. The event is free and also includes nature
activities. Bring an umbrella, chair or blanket. If raining, the event will be
moved indoors.
Students Put Science First. Learn
More About This Program at Open House
For four weeks this
summer, 32 Lake County middle school students gave up their free time to do
science full time as part of the Science
First in Lake County program. Learn
more about the Science First program at an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, July 17 at the Greenbelt
Cultural Center in North Chicago. Students will display and discuss findings from their group
research projects. The open house is free and open to the public.
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 Check Out Tuesday
Night Concerts at Independence Grove
Tuesday
evening outdoor concerts at Independence
Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville
feature critically acclaimed recording artists performing a range of musical
styles. These relax-on-the-lawn concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. through Aug.
4. View the concert schedule.
Bring Kids To Go Golfing This Summer
Through August 31,
each full-paying adult golfer may bring up to two children ages 17 and younger
for no additional charge to Brae
Loch, Countryside or ThunderHawk golf courses. This
promotion is valid anytime Monday through Friday and after 4 p.m. Saturdays and
Sundays. Call 847-968-4295 for details.
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