A tornado caused significant
property damage in Round Lake Park, Hainesville, Grayslake, and Wildwood Sunday
evening, although no injuries were reported. Damage included downed power
lines, downed trees, and structural damage to homes and businesses. In some
cases, roofs of buildings were completely blown off. Lake County is providing
assistance to local jurisdictions as needed with clean up and damage
assessment. Local villages, Lake County, and contractors are continuing to
remove tree debris in the impacted areas.
The Grayslake Public Works
Department will have special branch-pick up service for affected areas in
Grayslake. Residents may place storm damaged tree limbs near the street
in the right-of-way and village crews will remove them in the upcoming days.
Residents requiring assistance with fallen trees on their property should
contact a private contractor for tree removal.
High School District 127 and Grayslake Central High School
have a number of repair service contractors at the high school, and expect the
facility will be ready for the first day of school on August 13.
For specific information about Grayslake storm response activities, contact the Village of Grayslake's Request for Service System at 847-223-8515 or www.villageofgrayslake.com.
 A mosquito pool (or batch of mosquitoes) sampled
in Lake County has tested positive for West Nile virus. This is the first
confirmed indicator of the disease’s presence in Lake County in 2015. You
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 virus by calling the West Nile hotline number at (847) 377-8300. Learn
more about mosquito protection at www.fightthebitenow.com. Read news release
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 There are resources available to help residents work
one on one with a member of the Chief County Assessment Office for assistance
with evaluating their property tax assessment. Taxpayer advocates are
available between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the assessment
office, 18 N. County St., 7th Floor.
There also are tax assessment help centers to receive
help. These centers are open from 4 to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to noon
Saturdays. The dates and locations are:
Aug. 11, 18 and 25 and Sept. 1, 8, 15 and 22
College
of Lake County Southlake Educational Center,
1120 S. Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills
Aug. 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 27, Sept. 2, 9, 12, 16 and 24
University
Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake
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Water Main Work Has Been Completed at Washington Street Underpass
Continuing the Washington Street Underpass construction project, the final connection to the CLCJAWA water main has been completed, and the water has passed all the necessary tests. This was one of the remaining
pieces to be completed before the roadway runaround can be built, so drivers should see this take shape in the next few weeks. For further updates to this project, visit the Washington Thoroughfare project website.
Work Continues on Widening Peterson Road
The Lake County Division of Transportation continues work to widen Peterson Road from
IL Route 83 to Alleghany Road. Most recently, crews have worked on the construction and paving of the
westbound lanes. Paving for the new lanes also has begun. Progress also can be viewed at the LCDOT
Facebook page. More information
 The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Cybercrime Unit
pursues online predators who seek to meet underage children and those who
possess inappropriate images and videos of children. Follow these officers as
they conduct a search warrant for a man believed to be in possession of child
pornography. Persons placed under arrest are presumed innocent until proven
guilty in a court of law.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will form the Lake
County Gang Task Force, a law enforcement collaborative comprised of federal
and local law enforcement agencies to address the increased migration of gang
members into Lake County. The task force will collaborate with educational,
faith-based, civic and parent organizations providing gang-awareness
presentations and developing stronger community relations to prevent gangs from
recruiting youth. Read press release |
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Join the third annual Waukegan Cares
Foundation’s “Wauk for Awareness” 5K event Aug. 22. Designed to raise awareness
and support the Lake County Suicide Prevention Task Force, the warm-up will
begin at 10:30 a.m. at Founders Park, 10385 W. Beach Road, Beach Park. The walk
will begin at 11 a.m. The festival also will feature a police dunk tank, a
police K-9 demonstration, a jump house and wellness screening. About 25
agencies that offer services to the community will be there. Details
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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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 Lake County Workforce Development
wants to cover your tuition cost to assist with your long-term goals. Attend an
information session at the Job Center of Lake County at the following times and
locations. Visit at 3 p.m. Tuesdays or 11 a.m. Thursdays at 1 N. Genesee St.,
Waukegan. Or go to the Grayslake location at 800 Lancer Lane at 2 p.m. Tuesdays
or 11 a.m. Wednesdays. More
information
Attend Job Fair Aug. 18 in Round Lake
The 10th District Job Fair
will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Round Lake Area Park District
Sports Center, 2004 Municipal Way, Round Lake. More information
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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Green Corner
Come To Grayslake Summer Days Aug. 14 and 15
Grayslake Summer Days will take place from 5 p.m. to midnight Aug. 14 and noon to midnight Aug. 15. Among the highlights, the annual Summer Days parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 15 in downtown
Grayslake. There also will be music, food, games and bingo. Details
Meet Dick Cavenaugh Aug. 19 at Grayslake Museum
Author, Major League umpire, pilot, actor and racing enthusiast Dick Cavenaugh will share stories from his memoir, "Just About-But Not Quite" from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum, 164 Hawley St. More information
Cheer and Jeer in Victorian Fashion at a 19th Century Baseball Game
Join nine innings of 19th century baseball as the Grayslake Athletics play the McHenry County "Independants" using the rules of 1858. The game will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 29 at the north end of Central Park in Grayslake. This is a barehanded and wildly different kind of baseball from an age of wooden bats and iron men.
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