 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 as
County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor further discusses what you should know about
the adopted budget.
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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.
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Each year, the Lake County
Veterans History Project captures the stories told by citizens who served
during wartime so that their stories are never forgotten. Watch now to meet
veterans who have taken part in the project, and visit the Veterans History
Project web page to learn
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 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. A list of
registered employers is available; visit www.lakecountyjobcenter.com
for details. Bring resumes and dress for
success.
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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
Lake County’s Dirty Jobs: Testing for Toxic
Algae
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 now |
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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
The Community Action Partnership of Lake County's
Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) and Weatherization Program will hold an energy fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 5 at their central
administration site, 1200 W. Glen Flora Ave., Waukegan. Residents, who
seek to obtain help with energy bills and have not applied for LIHEAP, may call to schedule an appointment for that day. For eligibility information, contact the Community
Action Partnership of Lake County at 847-249-4330.
 Forest Preserves 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
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 bikeways section for resources. |
Third Ward meeting planned Nov. 21
The public is invited to attend a third ward meeting at 10 a.m. Nov. 21 at the North Chicago City Hall, 1850 Lewis Ave. Topics will include neighborhood watch, upcoming events, the 911 call center and public works. More information
North Chicago recognizes swift response by fire and police departments
Members of the North Chicago Fire and Police Department were recognized at a recent City Council meeting for their lifesaving response to a residential structure fire that occurred Oct. 8. Firefighters and paramedics worked swiftly to vacate the apartment building which included victims trapped on the second floor and building rooftop, and as a result saved multiple lives. More information
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