 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.
- 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.
- Election 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
as of May 1. Residents may use the five sites in Waukegan, Highland Park,
Grayslake, Grant Township and Cuba Township until May 1. Watch this video
as SWALCO
Executive Director Walter Willis and Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor
discuss the issue.
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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 Lake County’s Dirty
Jobs with Chairman Aaron Lawlor.
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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.
 Forest Preserves 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 more
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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.
 See
firsthand how the Lake County Sheriff’s Office maintains law and order for Lake County residents at the
next Citizens Police Academy. The 10-week academy program will meet from
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays starting March 17 at
various Sheriff’s Office facilities across the county. The Academy
is free to Lake County residents, and participants must be 21 years old or
older. Applications are available at the Sheriff’s Office administrative office
or obtain
an application online. Applications are due by March 11.
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Lake County Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd received the
2015 Illinois Law Enforcement Executive of the Year Award. The award is issued
annually to an individual who is considered to be innovative, progressive and
who demonstrates independence in carrying out his or her duties. Watch
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Join the sixth annual Green Living Fair
The Green Living Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. There will be information about sustainable living, green shopping and gardening as well as opportunities to recycle items such as DVDs, CDs, ink jet cartridges and cell phones. More information
Public is invited to attend park district strategic planning meeting
Mundelein residents are invited to attend and provide their input as the Mundelein Park and Recreation District’s Board of Commissioners and staff meet to discuss the strategic plan. The meeting will begin at 8:30 am, Saturday, March 12 at the Regent Center, 1200 Regent
Drive. More information
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