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We had a very special presentation at this months Forest Preserve board meeting recognizing some of the many volunteers who donate their time to our many different preserves and events here in Lake County. I would personally like to point out a few of our local residents Like Joyce and George Proper of |
Lake Villa who have been volunteering for 21 years and Don Wilson from Lindenhurst who tops the list with 31 years of volunteer service.
We have amazing volunteers, who combined, donated nearly 44,000 hour of service in 2015 alone! You cannot put a dollar value on the time and hard work that they have put into our preserves, their work is priceless. I just want to say thank you for being and example for the rest of us.
Lake Villa Township also held their Senior New Years Extravaganza which is always a fun event. This years theme was Dan's Caribbean Cruise Line. As usual many township officials and residents dressed appropriately as seen below. Supervisor Dan Venturi always does and outstanding job hosting these community events and has a lot of great volunteers.
I am looking forward to a great year here in Lake County!
Respectfully,
Tom Weber
      
A new year brings a variety of new laws to Illinois. This
includes a possible fine or jail time for leaving your pet outside in
extreme weather, comfort dogs allowed in court, changes to divorce law,
and more. See the complete list of new laws that went into effect on
January 1, 2016.
The Secretary of State’s office will no longer
send annual license plate renewal notices. However, drivers can receive an
electronic notification, which allows you the option to renew license plates
online. Learn
more
The County Board meets regularly as committees and the
full board to make policy and budget decisions that impact County government
services and programs. In an effort to enhance transparency, Lake County
recently launched a new service where residents can sign up to get meeting
notices and agendas sent right to their email. Sign up
and select from a list under “Meetings and Agendas.”
Various public safety agencies and first
responders use radios to communicate, but sometimes their radios are
incompatible because they operate over different frequencies and channels.
This can result in uncoordinated response, which can hinder the ability
to save lives and property. Lake County is part of a multi-jurisdictional team
that is working on a major initiative to improve communications
interoperability. Watch
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Under the State of Illinois’ election code,
voters who are in the military and mail in their ballots are required to have
them postmarked one day before all other voters. Lake County Board Chairman
Aaron Lawlor and Lake County Clerk Carla Wyckoff are urging state lawmakers to
amend this legislation to create equity in the election code for military
voters. Find
out more
A new report issued by a State task force includes 27
recommendations for streamlining local government through consolidation and
eliminating state mandates. The list includes a number of specific measures
brought forward by Lake County that could save taxpayers millions of dollars
annually. View
News Release
 Special Electronics Recycling Event
Attention
all Lake County businesses, schools and units of government! The Solid Waste
Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) will hold a special electronics recycling collection
event for broken and unwanted electronics from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 26 at the
Lindenhurst Village Hall Garage, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road. View a list of accepted items
Textile Recycling Program
Help
reduce landfill space by bringing old or unwanted textiles of all kinds to one of these drop
off locations to be
repurposed or recycled!
Household Chemical Waste Drop Off Events
Keep our environment clean by disposing of chemicals safely! Schedule a
household chemical waste recycling appointment for Jan. 25 at the SWALCO
facility, 1311 N. Estes St., Gurnee. Acceptable
Items
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The Lake County Board’s Summer Youth Employment Program
offers youth the opportunity for a paid, part-time work experience over the
summer. Get an application at the Lake County Job Center website beginning
Feb. 1. Learn
more about the application process. And, watch this video to learn
more about the Summer Youth Employment Program. |
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Criminal
justice is a core service of county government. The County Board and its public
safety partners continuously work to deliver justice as efficiently as
possible, and a project currently underway in Vernon Hills will enhance those
services for our youngest and most vulnerable population. Watch now to learn more about the construction project at
the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Justice Complex. |
Lake County is seeking participants for the 2016 Point-In-Time Count on
Jan. 27 and 28. A Point-In-Time Count is conducted annually to find out how
many people are homeless in Lake County and to learn more about the homeless
population. Volunteers either interview and count unsheltered homeless persons
at a given location or travel to known locations and soup kitchens to interview
the homeless. Learn more about this event including how to
volunteer.
The
Illinois Toll Highway Authority Board unanimously approved a resolution
authorizing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the IL Route 53/120 project.
The move follows four years of diligent work by a broad group of government,
business and environmental leaders in Lake County to advance the project, which
had previously been stalled for decades. An EIS includes a detailed study of
alignment alternatives, environmental impacts, financial feasibility and a “no
build” scenario. The EIS process will also include a robust public information
and engagement program with multiple meetings and opportunities for public
input. Read
News Release or visit ILRoute53.org for
more information.
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Apply Today To Adopt A Highway
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is now accepting
applications for enrollment in the Lake County Adopt A
Highway program. Volunteers adopt a section of a county
highway, and commit to cleaning it twice a year. Find the
right match for your group. |
 Forest Preserve News
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Get outside this winter
Before heading out to one of your Lake County Forest Preserves for a
winter hike or a twirl on the ice, check for status updates online, or call our 24-hour winter sports hotline at 847-968-3235. A recorded
message conveys current trail and ice conditions for sledding, cross-country
skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and ice skating. Learn more
about winter activities. |
 Southern Lake County has experienced an increase
in ruse burglaries over the past two months. A ruse burglary is a
distraction technique used to lure homeowners outside of their home.
After the homeowner is outside the home and distracted by one individual,
another individual(s) enters the home typically targeting items to steal such
as cash, jewelry, and other items of value. Visit the Lake County Sheriff’s Office website for reminders to help protect you.
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 Get a kit to check radon in your home
Residents are encouraged to check radon levels in their homes or
apartments during the winter months. Radon is an odorless and colorless gas and
can increase your risk of lung cancer. The Lake County Health Department
Community Health Center offers short-term test kits to test levels in your
home. Watch this month’s Healthy Lake County to learn more about this as well as tips on
healthy eating and protecting yourself from hypothermia.
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Health Department 101
The
Lake County Health Department recently hosted an open house to educate
residents of over 50 ways the department is serving your community. Watch
highlights from the event. |
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