The cool weather has crept in and Fall is upon us. To most people Fall is just another season but to me it means Lake County budget time! I have been very busy reading the budget books and in joint budget meetings. We have had many great discussions and I believe we have a great plan for 2016. The County Budget is $7 million and we are holding the line on property taxes by freezing our property tax levy. |
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My wife Becki and I were able to complete our last harvest of the year last weekend from our garden. It has been a good year and we took advantage of the beautiful weather to get out and enjoy many of our local venues and try and capture some of the beauty of District 3!
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As I was driving around the district I saw many awesome decorations for Halloween but I had to get pictures of these two homes in Lake Villa almost across the street from each other. If you get the opportunity drive on down to the end of Walden Lane and check out these 2 homes. |
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As some may know, the past few months have been difficult for my family with my mother becoming very ill and passing away. I wanted to say thank you for those who sent their condolences. My family and I appreciate it very much.
Thank you for allowing me to represent you on the Lake County Board and Forest Preserve District.
Your Representative,
Tom Weber
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Lake Villa: Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 - 7 p.m.
Lindenhurst: Saturday, Oct. 31, 4 - 7 p.m.
Round Lake Beach: Saturday, Oct. 31, 1 - 5 p.m.
Round Lake Heights: Saturday, Oct. 31, 1 - 5 p.m.
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Several Lake County communities have set their trick-or-treat hours for this year. Find out when it’s happening in your area by viewing Visit Lake County's latest guide. View now
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 Lake County recently
celebrated the completion of the single largest construction project in LCDOT's
history as the grade separation and intersection improvement at Rollins Road
and IL Route 83 is complete. I want to give a big thank you to the residents
and local businesses who showed patience and understanding throughout this
process. Take a moment to watch this video of the Rollins Gateway
celebration to learn more about how this project has improved transportation in
our area.
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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has closed Grand Avenue (IL 132) to traffic west of Fairfield Road in Lake Villa through May 2016 for a reconstruction project. A detour will be posted. Westbound traffic will be routed to Fairfield Road, Monaville Road, and Illinois 59 to reconnect with Grand Avenue. Eastbound traffic will follow the reverse route. 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
The County Board will vote on the 2016 budget next
week. The budget allocates $414 million to core services, such as the
courts and public safety, transportation, and health services. Our budget is
balanced and is $7 million less than last year, and our total number of
employees is down 13% from a decade ago. If approved by the full Board, the
County’s tax levy on existing properties will remain flat. (As a reminder, the
County’s portion of a property tax bill is about 7%). Lake County is fiscally stable
due to the Board’s focus on strategic, long-term, data-driven decisions and the
Board’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. We continue to invest in our
infrastructure like roads, and focus on operational efficiencies, including
sharing services with other governments. We are also using data to align
operational staffing levels to amount of workload. The uncertainty of the State
budget and potential State funding cuts continue to place significant pressure
on our budget. Read
the FY 2016 Recommended Budget.
Lindenhurst has begun its semi-annual water
hydrant flushing program. This process will be performed between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through
Friday and will continue until
all applicable water mains throughout the Village have been flushed. The
anticipated completion date is Nov. 4. For a schedule
of hydrant locations, visit www.lindenhurstil.org/hydrantflushing. For information, contact Village Hall at (847)
356-8252.
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Lake County teens who may be struggling or know someone who may be
struggling with mental health issues can get immediate assistance using a
text-communication system called Text-A-Tip. Users can text the phrase “LAKECO”
to the number 274637 to receive a response from a licensed clinician while
remaining anonymous. Watch this video to find out how Text-A-Tip can help save lives. |
Protect Yourself Against the Flu. Get Your Flu Shot
As we head into fall, start thinking about
protecting yourself and your family against the flu. The Lake County Health Department offers the flu vaccine by appointment
only at the Immunizations Clinic, 2303 Dodge Ave., Waukegan. More information |
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 Be Know Who To Contact If You Encounter A Bat
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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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
Preventing
drug use among youth is a constant battle communities must fight. Lake County
joins the nation to observe Red Ribbon Week, which continues to Saturday, Oct. 31 and its commitment to
promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. To help, the County offers resources to
help schools and parents address this important issue. Learn more
 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.
 Take A Civil War Journey
Visit a new exhibit at the Lake County Discovery Museum titled, “Civil War Journey: The Maps and
Sketches of Private Robert Sneden.” Featuring
eyewitness accounts and images from Union soldier Robert Knox Sneden’s
(1832–1918) memoir, the exhibit provide a unique perspective on the Civil War.
See the exhibit through Jan. 3.
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 Plans Continue To Improve Fort Sheridan
A revised
concept plan seeking to improve public access and natural resource restoration
efforts at Fort
Sheridan Forest Preserve has been approved by the Lake County Forest Preserve
Planning and Restoration Committee. Staff will next develop a final master plan
and cost estimates. View the revised concept plan. To learn more
about this improvement project, visit the forest preserves project website. For information or to provide comments, send an email to Fort@LCFPD.org.
Photo: Copyright Steven Diver
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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Water
from rain, melting snow or ice is constantly moving through watersheds making
its ways to our lakes and streams. Since this water doesn’t know jurisdictional
boundaries, leaders work together on a countywide approach to manage stormwater
and mitigate flooding, as well as protect and restore the environment. In
this County Update, learn more about our Stormwater Management Commission and
projects underway across the county. Watch now |
 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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