 On Oct. 6, the Lake County Division of Transportation
celebrated the completion of the single largest construction project in its
history! The intersection improvement at Rollins Road and IL Route 83 is
complete. The primary goal of this project is to reduce traffic congestion
at the intersection while maintaining traffic flow for businesses and
residents. But most importantly, this road improvement is a significant Quality
of Life enhancement for the residents of County Board District 6 and all of
Central Lake County, as we all spend less time in traffic and more time doing
what we would all prefer to do over spending time in traffic. Watch this video of the Rollins Road Gateway celebration to learn more about the completion of project.
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Lake County
and local mayors have been working for many months on a land use corridor plan
for the proposed IL Route 53 that integrates land use and transportation for
improved mobility, quality of life, natural resource protection, and economic
development. Now, the public has an opportunity to learn about this draft plan
and submit feedback at an upcoming open house, or by
mail, email or online. More information. To learn more about the proposed IL Route 53
extension, visit http://ilroute53.org/.
 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
More Info
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 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 now to meet veterans who took part in the project. To learn
more, visit our Veterans History Project web page.
 The
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 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 has met for the first
time to advance this initiative. More Info
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The weather is getting
cooler. Leaves are changing. Fall is here! 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. |
 Forest Preserve News
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 October is Oak Awareness Month
Happy
OAKtober! This month has been designated by Governor Rauner as Oak Awareness
Month. This fall, plant a tree and watch it grow. Join the Lake County Forest
Preserves on Oct. 18 to learn what we are doing to help local oaks and how
other agencies also are helping to shape how we think about trees in the
Chicago region. More information
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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 The Lake County Health
Department is urging anyone who has direct contact with a bat or notices a bat
acting in an unusual manner to contact Animal Care and Control at (847)
377-4700. You may encounter bats more frequently during fall since some bats
are migrating and others are looking for a place to stay during the winter.
Bats are the only animals that have tested positive for rabies in Lake County. More
info
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Lake County Public Works customers may notice a
slight discoloration of the water after flushing through October. This is not
harmful and will dissipate after a short time. It is recommended that residents
do not do laundry on the day that hydrant flushing takes place in their
area. View the schedule
 The Lake County Health Department will offer an immunization clinic offering low cost pet immunizations from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 17 at the Grayslake Police Department, 10 S. Seymour. Pets are taken on a first come first served basis. All animals brought to a clinic must be at least four months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats placed in carriers. Only cash will be accepted on site. For information, call 847-377-4700. More information
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Grayslake Holds Trick or Treating
Grayslake will hold its Business trick-or-treating from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 31 in downtown Grayslake. In conjunction
with this event, the village will hold its annual open house where residents
can visit the village hall, see the snowglobe collection, have a
balloon animal made by the balloonist, take your pictures with a public works truck or
sit in a police department
squad vehicle. There will be carnival
games, candy and more.
This year's regular trick or treating will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 31.
Fall Farmers Market Has Begun
Join the fall Grayslake Farmers Market, which is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 19. The market is located in Centennial Park on the corner of Center and Whitney streets in downtown Grayslake. More information
Food, Family and Tradition Exhibit To Open in Grayslake
Join the grand opening of the new
exhibit, Food, Family and Tradition: Dining in Grayslake from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum, 164 Hawley St. This new show explores the
history of the community’s restaurants and the families who made them go. The opening will
include treats based on historic Grayslake family recipes. Details
Join Health, Safety and Wellness Fair Oct. 24
A free health, safety and wellness fair will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at Shepherd of the
Lakes Lutheran Church, 285 Washington St., Grayslake. Participants will include Lifesource, the Grayslake Fire and Police departments, Grayslake Park District, and local business
owners. The first 100 children to attend will
receive a free pumpkin.
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