 I wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, full of health, safety and happiness. I’d also like to thank you for the
opportunity to represent you on
the Lake County Board and Lake County Forest Preserve. I consider this one of the highest honors of my life and I am truly thankful.
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Thank you Tony Gundrum for sending me this photo from Boy Scout Troop 188, of Lake Villa, camp out. The Boys had a lot of fun in the snow building this massive snowman! Randy Bernhardt is Scout Master and Tony is one of this troops Assistant Scout Leaders.
This past snow storm took many by surprise but it was one of the best opportunities to get out and see some of nature's beauty! I took the picture below of sunset at Duck Farm Forest Preserve.
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 Again I wish you and your family the best this Thanksgiving!
Respectfully, Tom Weber
Veterans Day in Lindenhurst honored Veterans from all branches of our armed forces. Lakes High School Band performed songs representing each branch, Speakers were Lindenhurst Veterans Commission Chairman Paul Baumunk, Mayor Dominic Marturano and guest speaker Major Christopher D. Hillmann, Commander of the 361st Tactical PSYOP Company. |
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The Lindenhurst-Grayslake Police Explorers presented the colors. Led by Alex Burnett of Lindenhurst. It was very touching watching the students from BJ Hooper School hand out cards and drawings to all of the veterans who were present, thanking them for their service. The Lindenhurst Queens and many others came out to show their support and honor our veterans. Below are some of the pictures from the event. |
    
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office will continue extra traffic enforcement now through Sunday, Nov. 29 for its Thanksgiving holiday campaign. Everyone is urged to stay safe and wear seat belts, no matter where you're sitting in the vehicle. Deputies also will focus on DUI and speeding enforcement.
Round Lake Heights Tree Lighting
Join Mayor Lumpkins and the Village Board for the 2015 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting! December 5th at the Village Hall at 7:00 pm. Check Village Hall for Details!
Lindenhurst Park District Events
For nore information contact the Lindenhurst Park District Web Page.
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North Pole Santa Hotline
How would you like to get your very own phone call from Santa from the North Pole? Children ages 3 to 6 can sign up to be called by Santa. Just come to the Park District and fill out the Santa Hotline registration form. All registration forms must be submitted no later than Friday, December 4th by 5pm. Please have your child near the phone from 6:30pm-8:00pm on Wednesday, December 9th to answer the call from the North Pole! For Lindenhurst residents only.
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Santa's Mailbox
Santa’s elves have installed a mailbox at the Lindenhurst Park District Community Center lobby area. Santa will write back to each child who drops off or mails a letter to the Park District. Letters must be received by Wednesday, December 9th by 5:00pm. Parents, please make sure to leave your return address on your letter! This is for Lindenhurst residents only.
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 The Illinois Tollway Board is considering moving
forward with detailed engineering studies for the proposed IL Route 53/120
project. This next phase will study the project in extensive detail, including
analyzing alternatives and the potential environmental impacts, and will
include a robust public information and engagement piece. Some residents
believe we should widen existing roads instead of investing in IL 53, but our
studies show these alternatives aren’t feasible because they are more costly
and wouldn’t include the enhanced environmental standards called for in the IL
Route 53/120 consensus plan. Watch as
Lake County Engineer Paula Trigg explains more in this video. More information: www.ilroute53.org.
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Please take time to check out many of the interesting and educational programs offered by our local Library! You can check out the website here, Lake Villa District Library or the December events calendar here.
UPCOMING EVENTS
10:30 am to 11:00 am Nov 28
10:30 am to 11:00 am Nov 30
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Nov 30
9:30 am to 10:00 am Dec1
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The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) has
opened the new roundabout at River Road and Roberts Road in Lake Barrington.
This is the fifth roundabout in Lake County. In many locations, roundabouts
provide safer and more efficient traffic flow than standard intersections and
they are a key component of the Lake County highway system. Watch
this video as Bill and Ryan from LCDOT get behind the wheel
and teach you how to drive in a roundabout. |
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 The County Board has adopted the 2016 budget, a balanced budget that is
$7 million less than last year and includes a 13% drop in total employees from
a decade ago. Approved at the Nov. 10 Board meeting, the budget allocates $414
million dollars to core services, such as courts and public safety,
transportation, and health services. The County’s tax levy on existing
properties also will stay stable. 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 Budget. Also, watch this video to find out where the money comes from, where it goes, and how we are spending your money wisely.
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Wilson Road Underpass Now Complete
The Wilson Road Underpass has
been completed, which provides trail users a safe passage from Marl Flat Forest
Preserve east to Fairfield Park in Round Lake. In addition to the underpass, the
work also included a 0.5 mile extension of the Millennium Trail and marks the completion
of the southernmost section of the 18-mile continuous trail that runs from
Midlothian Road in Mundelein to the Fairfield Park linking together Countryside
Golf Course, Lakewood, Singing Hills and Marl Flat forest preserves. Trail
users can access this new section of trail and the underpass by parking at the
Marl Flat parking lot on Fish Lake Road, north of IL Route 120.
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Hike Lake County Ends November 30
Explore designated trails in scenic preserves throughout Lake
County. At each preserve, look for the Hike Lake County logo at the
trailhead to get you started on the right route. Complete seven of the 12
designated hikes by Monday, Nov. 30 and earn a free commemorative shield for
your walking stick. Details |
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Ray Lake Forest Preserves to expand
The Lake County Forest Preserves will purchase about 337 acres in Fremont
Township, known as the Cuneo property for approximately $10,461,491. The new
land buy is an addition to Ray Lake Forest Preserve, increasing
its total acreage to 894. Learn
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 Preserve Safety Alert: Theft Prevention Tips
It takes
less than a minute to break a car window, unlock the door, and remove items
left inside. Often there are no witnesses to these offenses because of the
ease and speed. Take a look at these crime
prevention tips, which may help you safeguard against auto
burglary and protect your personal information, and print this Theft
Prevention Tips card to keep in your car as a
reminder. You can assist our Lake County Forest Preserves
Police Department by reporting
suspicious persons, vehicles, or activities immediately at 847-549-5200. Learn
more at LCFPD.org/Safety-Alerts.
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Homeowners can use a service to fight against
identity theft and mortgage fraud called "Property
Check.” This 24/7 service is free to use and allows residents to sign up on
the Recorder's website to receive an email and/or text message, alerting them
whenever a document has been recorded against a specific name or property
address. Watch
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In Lake County, we appreciate
the dedication and commitment of the men and women who have served in the
United States Military. To honor their service, we offer resources to help
veterans and their families. To learn more, visit the Veterans Assistance
Commission website,
and check out their latest brochure.
 When people think about the Lake County Health
Department, they may think about going to a clinic or seeing a doctor, but they
actually do more, including managing the health of our lakes. Watch as County
Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor hops into Lake Tranquility in Antioch to test for
blue-green algae, which under certain conditions can produce a toxin that can
make people or animals sick. Watch
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County Wants To Help You Enroll in Health Insurance
Enroll Lake County!, the county-wide initiative
designed to facilitate access to healthcare for Lake County residents, returns
for its third annual enrollment drive through Jan. 31, 2016. Certified
navigators will be in place at various sites throughout the county to answer
questions and help you enroll or re-enroll in health insurance plans through
the Marketplace or Medicaid. Appointments may be requested in English and
Spanish by calling 847-775-2582 or 847-377-4999. More
information
Give Feedback on
the Quality of Life in your Community
Your opinion matters! Take this survey to provide the Lake County Health Department
valuable insight to identify health needs that will guide the work in improving
the overall health of our communities! All responses are anonymous and
will take about five minutes to complete. Feel free to forward the survey
to friends, family and neighbors. Take Survey
Want to stop smoking? County programs may help
For those who smoke or use tobacco, Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November is an ideal time to take steps toward quitting. The Health Department’s Tobacco Free Lake County program provides a certified tobacco treatment specialist to help adults quit smoking. Learn more
Join the elite team of trained election judges by applying online at ElectionJudge.info or calling 847-377-2408. English-Spanish bilingual applicants are encouraged.
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The
latest edition of the Lake County Highways and Bikeways map is available. This
resource contains roadway information and a map of bike paths and trails. Bike
path users also can tap into this mapping technology using the mobile-friendly Bike Trail Explorer.
For information, visit the Lake County Division of Transportation’s website,
and take a look at the new
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