 The Lake County
Division of Transportation (LCDOT) will be resurfacing Grass Lake Road from
just east of the Grass Lake Road Bridge to the intersection of IL Route 59. As part of this resurfacing, there will be drainage
improvements, new pavement markings and landscaping. LCDOT will start in
early September and plans to have the project complete by November. Motorists
can expect temporary lane closures during the day.
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 Assessment
notices have begun to be sent out 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 Online 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
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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 Preserve News
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 Check Out A New Forest Preserve To Enjoy
The Lake County Forest Preserves will
reach a special milestone this year as the trail designed to extend across the
county from Russell Road to Lake Cook Road along the Des Plaines River gets
completed this fall. In this County Update, Lake County Forest Preserves
President Ann Maine welcomes you to one of her favorite places, Ryerson Conservation
Area in Riverwoods to tell you about more than 182 miles of forest preserve trails,
the programming and ways you can discover online all the forest preserves can
offer. Watch now.
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Come To Fred Fest Aug. 15 at Fox River Forest
Preserve
Enjoy
a day of music and family fun while supporting the Preservation
Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves at the 3rd Annual Fred
Fest. The
event will run from 1 p.m. to dusk Aug. 15 at the Fox
River Forest Preserve in Port Barrington. The
musical lineup features five popular Barrington-area musicians and bands. Also
enjoy a full line-up of children’s activities.
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
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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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 Attention Military Veterans
Meet a representative at the Job Center of Lake County to learn about career opportunities available as a physical security or law enforcement specialist with the Federal Protective Service. The meeting will take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. July 30 at the Job Center, 1 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. For information, contact David Thompson at 202-732-0256.
Lake County is Hiring. Check Out Job Openings
Lake County is hiring! Career opportunities cover a wide spectrum of fields. Check out our career portal for the current job listings for Lake County government.
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The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission seeks your input as to how it can better manage the stormwater issues and needs. The commission's mission is to coordinate stormwater activities of over 90 local jurisdictions to improve water quality, reduce flood damages, and restore and enhance the natural drainage system. Attend one of the scheduled public outreach meetings. You also may provide ideas by completing the following survey. For information about the updated plan, visit the project web page.
Antioch Lions Host Annual Chicken BBQ and Family Picnic
Join the Antioch Lions Club as they host the 56th annual Chicken BBQ and Family Picnic at 11:30 a.m. July 26 at Williams Park. In addition to usual offerings, there will be a bags tournament, dunk tank and blood drive. The GooRoos will perform at the conclusion of the auction. This is a rain or shine event.
Check Out Thursday Night Concert Series in Antioch
Come listen to Journey and other classic rock tunes as And Beyond Peforms July 23 at Antioch's Thursday night concert. The Beatles tribute band Kaleidoscope Eyes will follow on July 30, and then check out the classic and custom car show featuring the Booze Brothers on Aug. 6. All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. at the William E. Brook Memorial Entertainment Center, 902 Skidmore Drive. Details
Antioch Parks Offers Movie in the Park Aug. 12
The Antioch Parks and Recreation Department invite families to come watch "Alexander and the no good, very bad day!" Aug. 12 at the William E. Brook Entertainment Center. The movie will begin at dusk. Popcorn and drinks will be available. Details
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