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This newsletter is my attempt to keep you all as informed as possible on county and related issues important to all of us. As always, I welcome your feedback. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, please sign up to continue to receive news about Lake County and District 7.
The westbound lanes on Washington Street over the Des Plaines River will be closed from 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. The closure is necessary for the Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) to make repairs to the bridge. Another closure also is scheduled from 10 p.m. Sept. 28 to 6 a.m. Sept. 29 to complete the bridge jacking operation. More information
 In this installment of Lake County’s Dirty Jobs
- which takes you behind the scenes of some of Lake County government’s dirty
and difficult jobs – we go to Winthrop Harbor with the Lake County Division of
Transportation where Chairman Aaron Lawlor learns the process to fix a damaged
storm drain. Watch now
If
you have prescription drugs that need to be thrown out, do it the safe and
responsible way. As part of National Prescription Take Back Day, which is Sept.
26, municipal police departments across Lake County want residents to be aware
of these disposal boxes. Using these boxes, more medications are being disposed
properly and safely. More information
 Healthy Lake County:
Discover Our Resources To Help Quit Tobacco Use
Do you use tobacco but are thinking about
quitting? A group of community partners has created a brochure that lists local
resources to help people quit. Watch this edition of Healthy Lake County to learn
more about the quitting tobacco resources as well as segments on the crisis
care program and low-cost pet vaccination clinics. Watch now
Residents Selected To Complete Health Survey
Across Lake County, 5,000
randomly selected households will be invited to participate in an anonymous
survey. By answering questions about health status and activities, respondents
will help the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center and
community partners better plan for and conduct interventions that promote
long-term health for all residents of Lake County. If you receive an
invitation, respond via the online form or the toll-free number. Survey results
will be available early next year.
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 Students Need Meningitis Immunization, Health Department Can Help
As the new school year begins, parents should
take note of new school-entrance vaccination requirements, which include a meningitis vaccination. All students entering the sixth and
twelfth grades are required to show proof of receiving this vaccination. The
state’s deadline is Oct. 15, but many schools have imposed earlier deadlines.
Children eligible for the Vaccines for Children program can receive the vaccine
at the Lake County Health Department’s Immunization Clinic. To make an
appointment, call (847) 377-8470.
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Illinois students may be able to obtain low-cost
internet service through a program piloting in Illinois called Internet
Essentials. Open to Pell Grant recipients, this program will assist an estimated
100,000 eligible students. Go to www.InternetEssentials.com
for information and to check eligibility.
 Forest Preserve News
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Online
Auction for Slip/Pier Rights for Fox River Chain O'Lakes
Beginning Sept. 29 through Oct.
13, the Lake County Forest Preserves will
be auctioning off 41 slip/pier rights acquired with the purchase of Lake Marie
Forest Preserve in Antioch. The rights are for use on the Fox River Chain
O’Lakes Waterway System. Slip/pier rights will be auctioned off individually
with a starting bid price of $2,000. There is a 10 percent buyers fee and
no reserve. The online auction is being handled by Obenauf Auction Services. Check www.obenaufauctions.com
for details.
 Celebrate County's Agricultural Roots
The 23rd annual Farm Heritage Festival will
run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 26 and 27 at Lakewood Forest
Preserve in Wauconda. Check out hundreds of antique tractors, cars, engines,
and other farm machinery as we celebrate Lake County’s rural roots. Highlights
include daily sheep herding and threshing demonstrations, live music, and a
tractor parade.
Community
Campfire Friday Nights
Experience nature at
night in your Lake County Forest Preserves at a Community
Campfire from
7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 25 at the Greenbelt
Cultural Center in
North Chicago. Gather with friends and family roasting marshmallows over
the fire. Share a story or bring an instrument to play. Nature activities vary
monthly. Bring a blanket or chair. This event is free, and all ages are invited.
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Learn the latest career trends and job search
methods at the next “5 Steps to Your Next Job” workshop series. The five-day
workshop will be offered from 10 a.m. to noon starting Sept. 21 at the Round
Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way. Call 847-377-3439
to reserve a seat. Details
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YouthBuild Lake County
provides education and career training to at risk young adults. Classes begin
this month. For information, visit YouthBuild Lake County between 9 a.m. and 3
p.m. Monday through Friday at 1812 Morrow Ave., Waukegan or visit their website.
 While summer will
hopefully last, several County departments want to help get a head start
addressing the snow and ice that will blanket Lake County all too soon.
Workshops will be offered Oct. 6 and 7 that address sensible salting
practices for more efficient use of deicing materials while protecting the
environment and decreasing costs. These workshops are ideal for public works
and transportation personnel, contractors maintaining private/public walkways
and parking lots, snow plow operators, property managers, facility and grounds
maintenance staff, and others responsible for winter maintenance. More information
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Meet Gurnee Mayor At Saturday Coffee
Gurnee Mayor Krysti Kovarik will host a Coffee With the Mayor from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19 at Clark Family Chiropractic, 1475 N Dilleys Road, Suite 2. This is an opportunity to ask questions, discuss concerns, offer comments or simply just meet the mayor.
Celebrate Fall at Gurnee Park District Festival
The Gurnee Park District will host its Fall Fest from noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave. Enjoy games, electric train rides, petting zoo, a pumpkin decoration, and tractor pulled hay wagon rides. Families, clubs and organizations also are invited to sign up in advance and join the scarecrow contest. For information, visit the park district's website.
Celebrate Oktoberfest with Grandwood Park Civic Association
Come to Oktoberfest from 5 to 11 p.m. Oct. 10 at Hutchins Athletic Field, 36753 N. Hutchins Road, Gurrnee. Hosted by the Grandwood Park Civic Association, the event will include food, a bonfire, fireworks display and more. Admission is free. Details
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