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New changes at the polling places
for the March 15 election have made registration and voting more convenient than
ever before. If you can’t make it to the polls on March 15, you can
register and vote at several early voting sites
across the County prior to Election Day. On Election Day, those who have not previously registered
can locate their assigned
voting site and register to vote there. New
electronic check-in systems will be available at
each polling place, which will streamline the check-in process and allow
voters to register. Watch
this video to learn more about the new changes at the polls.
Know what’s on the ballot
View the Voter
Information Guide for a complete
list of all candidates and public questions appearing on the March 15 ballot.
Where do I vote?
Find
early and Election Day voting sites along with driving directions, maps, and
photos.
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Early voting has begun at 14 locations throughout Lake County. Some
voting sites have extended evening and weekend hours. Residents can use
any of the early voting sites regardless of where they live in Lake
County. Find a
location near you.
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Day is March 15, and polls are open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Locate your
assigned voting site.
For additional
information about the upcoming election, visit LakeCountyClerk.info, follow the Lake County Clerk’s Office
on Twitter, like their Facebook page, or call 847-377-2400.
 The electronics recycling program offered by the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will be discontinued due to a lack of funds. The five remaining collection sites will be closed effective May 1. The agency had subsidized the electronics recycling program with local tax dollars to comply with state law mandating electronics recycling. SWALCO will evaluate options to keep the program operating after May 1 and will develop and post a list of locations across the County that accept electronics. Residents may use the five sites in Waukegan, Highland Park, Grayslake, Grant Township and Cuba Township until May 1. Read news release for more information.
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The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) recently set a goal of
increasing Lake County’s recycling rate from 48% to 60% by 2020, which requires
going beyond traditional recycling of cans and bottles and increasing our
recycling of food scrap. Turning organic waste into valuable compost is a dirty
process as you can see in our latest
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Discover the steps to find your next job at Waukegan workshop
The Lake County Job Center will hold its next “5 Steps To Your Next Job” workshop series March 14 to 18 at the Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St. The series covers the entire job search process from researching careers to landing your next job.
Bring your household chemicals to SWALCO's March collections
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will hold its next household chemical waste events March 12 and 28 at its Gurnee facility, 1311 N. Estes St. Appointments are required to ensure safety and efficiency. The collection is for residential waste only and is free and open only to Illinois residents. Schedule an appointment
Join Shamrock bingo March 17
Waukegan Township will host shamrock bingo from 6 to 9 p.m.
March 17 at Park Place, 414 S. Lewis Ave.
Discover music of the past at March 18 event
Waukegan Township will host Una Noche Bohemia
or Music of the Past from 5 to 8 p.m. March 18 at Park Place. Enjoy dancing,
karaoke contest and raffle drawings. For information, call 847-244-9242.
 If you are renewing your passport and it has been expired five
years or less, you can renew it by mail through the Lake County Circuit Clerk’s
Office. Learn more.
The U.S. Department of State also
provides this
helpful guide for
step-by-step instructions on how to apply or renew your passport. If you need to apply for a passport, you can do so at a
Passport Acceptance Facility. Find
a facility near you.
If your passport is expired and need
immediate assistance within 48 hours of travel, you can reach out to your
congressman or senator for assistance.
- US
Senator Mark Kirk at (312) 886-3506
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Senator Richard Durbin at (312) 353-4952
- 6th
District Congressman Peter Roskam at (630) 232-0006
- 10th
District Congressman Robert Dold at (847) 793-8400
- 14th
District Congressman Randy Hultgren at (630) 232-7174
Take a look at this Traveler’s Checklist for other tips and reminders before you go on
vacation.
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Lake
County’s Strategic Plan, which serves as our road map over the next several
years, identifies five strategic goals related to transportation,
sustainability, healthy communities, economic opportunities and public safety.
Residents helped shape the plan by providing input at a series of community
forums in 2013. Residents also asked for more communication and transparency
about what Lake County is doing with their tax dollars. The County Board is
committed to being accountable, accessible and transparent. Visit our
Strategic Plan page to see examples of how we are making progress toward
our strategic goals.
The
Chief County Assessment Office and the Lake County Township Assessors
Association will hold several public
outreach sessions to assist residents in completing the 2016
Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Application for taxes payable in 2017 as
well as service taxpayer needs on other homestead exemptions available.
Residents will work one on one with a staff member to complete the necessary
forms. The Senior Freeze Application is due by July 1.
Are you a private well
owner? Get a water test kit to make sure your water meets minimum drinking
water standards. The kits, which include sterile test bottles and instructions,
will be available at a reduced price March 7 to 18. Pick up your kit at the Lake
County Central Permit Facility, the Lake County Health Department Community
Health Center office at 3010 Grand Ave. in Waukegan, or at 16 township or
municipal offices across the county. View a list of
locations. Learn more about
water testing.
 Forest Preserve News
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Independence
Grove beach season passes are available
Season passes are on sale for Lake County residents. Save 10
percent if passes are purchased on or before May 1. Get unlimited access to the 400-foot sand beach that runs along the South Bay of Independence Grove's 115-acre lake. The
pass also includes participation in Family Fun Friday activities. Learn
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 Knowing what to do during an emergency, such as when
severe weather occurs may make all the difference when seconds count. Take the
time to prepare a family communications plan and an emergency kit now so that
you are ready. This week is Illinois Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Learn more about local emergency preparedness, and make sure to follow Lake County on Twitter for current news updates and weather alerts.
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 Volunteers
with the Lake County Coalition for the Homeless recently set out one night to
find, count and offer shelter to the unsheltered homeless population in Lake
County. 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. Watch this video to hear from some of the
volunteers and to learn more about this year’s Point-In-Time Count.
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Join the St. Baldrick's Experience March 5
Join the 2016 St. Baldrick’s
Experience starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at the Brat Stop, 12304 75th
St., Kenosha, Wis. Join this event to raise awareness about childhood cancer. There
will be head shavings as well as music, silent auction, raffles and more. More information
Check out annual button and craft show
Join the fifth annual button and craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at Millburn Church, 19073 W. Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa. There will be buttons, crafts and antique items, raffles, door prizes and a bake sale.
Waukegan offers amnesty program for unpaid ticket fines
The City of Waukegan will offer an amnesty program for all unpaid
parking, compliance and photo red light ticket fines owed to the city. The
program will run through March 31 and applies to all tickets written or issued
prior to Jan. 1, 2015. More
information
Waukegan Township offers scholarships to students
High school seniors or students currently enrolled in college who
live in Waukegan Township are invited to apply for a scholarship offered by the
township. The application deadline is April 1. For information, call Octavius
Hayes at 847-244-4900 or send an email to ohayes@waukegantownship.com.
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