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 The proposed IL Route 53/120 project is at a
critical juncture as the Tollway considers initiating an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) process to study the project in detail and solicit public
input. Many residents have questions about the project and unfortunately
there is a lot of misinformation being shared. In this video, Chairman Aaron Lawlor and Lake County Transportation Alliance
Executive Director Steve Park provide facts about the proposed plan and dispel
some of the myths. To learn more about the proposed IL Route 53 extension,
visit ilroute53.org.
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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
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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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 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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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.
 It's time to gather up those
lingering loose ends and follow through with recycling, cleaning and
decluttering resolutions. Swing by Belvidere Park in Waukegan between 9
a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 to shred documents, drop off a bike, a musical
instrument, or maybe some clothes and shoes. No electronics or
chemicals will be taken. Once that's all squared away, bring
your pumpkins to the College of Lake County Grayslake campus between 9
a.m. and noon to dispose your pumpkin for composting. More
information
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Lake County recently completed a system-wide Rate and
Connection Fee Analysis which indicated that the County’s portion of the water
and sewer rates needed to be adjusted for the first time in nearly four years,
to ensure the most safe and reliable service possible. As a result water and
sewer rates will be modified for all customers receiving service from Lake
County Department of Public Works starting on Dec. 1, 2015. Even with these
adjustments, Public Works costs for service remain among the lowest in the
region, and they are continually working to improve efficiencies and
infrastructure, and are committed to planning for the future. Conserving
water helps Public Works minimize future rate adjustments, so you are
encouraged to check out these water
conservation tips. You can view water
and sewer rates on
Public Works’ website. If you have any questions regarding the new rates call
Public Works at 847-377-7500.
Customers whose water usage is metered
Some of the modifications for customers whose water usage is metered include a
reduction in the minimum bill from 3000 gallons to 2000 gallons per month usage
to reward low water usage, introduction of a tiered water rate to promote water
conservation, and an increase to summer sewer credit cap to more accurately
reflect actual water transported and treated. Depending on how much water you use,
your bill may be lower than before. However, on average, customers will see an
increase of approximately $4.00 per month.
Customers whose water usage is not metered
Customers will see an increase of approximately $3.00 per month to their flat rate bill.
The Lake County Recorder of Deed's Office offers various services to our
veterans and their families. These include providing military service
discharge records as well as information on how to apply for the veterans
designation on a driver’s license or State ID card. More
information
The College of Lake County will
hold its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at noon Friday, Nov. 6 in Room C005,
19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Bernard Edelman, a 97-year-old World War II
veteran and former Prisoner of War, will be the keynote speaker. More information
 Lake County Job Center To Hold November Job Fair
The Lake County Job Center job fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov.
18. The job center is at 1 N. Genesee St. Waukegan, room 008. Visit www.lakecountyjobcenter.com
for details. Bring resumes and dress for
success.
Discover
year-end job opportunities
Discover some of the unique job opportunities that come up at the end of the
year at a workshop offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the
Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. Call 847-244-5150
for details.
Meet employers, attend workshops at Barrington
job fair
Over 50 employers are expected at a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 13 at the
Barrington Park District’s Langendorf Park, 235 Lions Parkway. The fair also will
include workshops. More Info
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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
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