 Lake County
has installed electric vehicle charging stations at its county facilities,
which are FREE for public use. These stations provide electric
energy to recharge plug-in electric vehicles, including all-electric cars,
neighborhood electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Electric vehicle owners
must have a ChargePoint membership to access the County’s charging
stations.
You can
charge your electric vehicle for free at one of these locations:
Lake County Health
Department, 3010 Grand Ave., Waukegan
Lake County Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville
These charging stations may be used no longer
than two hours. Visitors who park beyond that limit may have cars towed at the
owner’s expense. Regular parking fees, if any, will still apply. Learn more about
how Lake County is promoting a sustainable environment, and find out how you
can "Take Action" in greening your home, business and community by
visiting our Sustainability Web Portal.
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 Many memorials across this
country honor the men and women who have served during times of war. But these
memorials do not tell the personal stories of hardship, sacrifice and heroism.
As many who served pass on, their stories are never told. The Lake County
Veterans History Project captures the stories told by citizens who served
during wartime, so current and future generations can understand and appreciate
what they did to serve our country. Over the past three years, 70 war veterans
have met at the Lake County Courthouse to share these stories. Watch this video to meet some veterans who took
part in the project. To learn more, visit our Veterans History Project web page.
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Lake County Sheriff's Office has received federal funding to purchase body-worn
cameras for Sheriff's deputies as part of the Body-Worn
Camera Pilot Implementation Program. The Sheriff’s Office was one of
only three Illinois law enforcement agencies to be awarded this funding.
The Sheriff's Office will be placing an order for 292 body cameras, which will
be worn by sworn members of the Sheriff’s Office who interact with the public
on a daily basis. Find more info on the Sheriff’s Office
website.
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When you call 911, you may not think about all that goes on behind the scenes. What you don't see is that depending on where you call from, your 911 call could go to one of 19 dispatching centers across the county. Over the last several years, Lake County along with fire, police, municipal and other public safety leaders have been discussing opportunities to consolidate many centers into a few regional 911 centers. A newly created task force will meet for the first time to advance this initiative. More Info
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The
weather is getting cooler. Leaves are changing. Fall is coming. From pumpkin
patches to family festivals and haunted houses, Visit Lake County has your
guide to enjoy Lake County this season. Discover
what to do this fall. |
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 Saturday,
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
Learn to search for a job in the current market. Lake County Workforce Development will offer a free five-day workshop called "5 Steps to Your Next Job" starting Oct. 5 at the
Career Resource Center, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest. Learn how to research the job market, locate job opportunities,
maximize their network and successfully negotiate a job offer. Participants who attend all five days will earn a certificate. To register, call 847-377-3456.
 Forest Preserves News
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 Celebrate County's Agricultural Roots
The 23rd annual Farm Heritage Festival will
run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 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.
Join
A Community Campfire
Experience nature at
night in your Lake County Forest Preserves at a Community
Campfire from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday,
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. The event is free, and all ages are
invited.
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.
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 Join the TreeKeepers
Take an in-depth look at urban trees and their care in this program. Learn and
gain hands-on experience from regional tree experts. The series runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept.
30, Oct. 14, 28, and Nov. 4; and from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 3,
17, 31, and Nov. 7. All sessions take place at the Ryerson
Woods Welcome Center in Riverwoods. Details
Seniors Can Visit the Museum Free in October
Senior admission to the Lake County Discovery Museum in Wauconda is
free through October. Daily admission for seniors ages 62 and up is just $3 all
other months.
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 While warmer temperatures 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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