The electronics recycling program offered by the
Solid Waste Agency of Lake County may be discontinued due to a lack of funds as
of May 1. SWALCO had subsidized the electronics recycling program with local
tax dollars to comply with state law mandating electronics recycling and is
evaluating options to keep the program operating. Watch
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Take advantage of free paper shredding services from 9 a.m. until noon at local banks in April and May (3 box limit)! More information on the events.
Saturday, April 16
Libertyville Bank & Trust
201 E. Hurlburt Court
Saturday, April 23
Mundelein Community Bank
1110 W. Maple Ave.
Saturday, April 30
Vernon Hills Bank & Trust
1101 Lakeview Parkway
Saturday, May 7
Gurnee Community Bank
675 N. O'Plaine Rd.
Saturday, May 14
Wauconda Community Bank
495 W. Liberty St.
Saturday, May 21
Libertyville Bank & Trust
1200 S. Milwaukee Ave.
 Local agencies in Lake
County are working toward a coordinated county-wide paratransit service to meet
the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities. With new
partnerships, a federal grant and the support of Lake County, RTA and Pace, the
existing service in Central Lake County is expanding. Eligible residents in
Fremont, Libertyville and Shields Townships, including the Villages of
Libertyville and Mundelein will benefit from an expanded service area and times
that began on March 1, 2016. Watch this video to learn more.
For more information and
destinations included in the service area, view the Rider’s Guide.
View the Rider's Guide: RideLakeCounty |
Central
There
is also a coordinated service in the northwestern part of Lake County. Learn
more about the Ride Lake County West service here: View the Rider's Guide: RideLakeCounty |
West
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Spring trail alerts
Although spring brings warmer trail-going weather, it also brings
increased rainfall, putting trails at greater risk for flooding. After
submerged sections dry, maintenance crews are quick to regrade and repair any
water damage. Check the
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Spring burn season
March and April are busy months for Lake County Forest Preserve burn crews as
they conduct controlled fires to revive natural areas. Fire is the most
efficient and economical tool for managing Lake County’s natural
communities, improving habitat by decreasing invasive plants, removing
dead leaves and exposing the seedbed to the sun. Learn more |
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Around the World in 180 Days: Adlai E. Stevenson II 1953 World
Tour
See never-before-seen photographs document Adlai E. Stevenson II while on
assignment for Look magazine at the Lake County Discovery
Museum. Stevenson was hired to go on a six-month tour of Europe and Asia to
report on social, political, and economic conditions in over 30 countries.
Follow Stevenson as he meets with the young Queen Elizabeth II in England,
Prime Minister Nehru in India, Prime Minister Ben-Gurion in Israel and other
heads of state, interacts with local citizens, and sneaks out to visit local
markets, all while assuming the role as America’s unofficial diplomat to the
world. Learn more. |
 Get
your pet vaccinated on March 26 from 9 a.m. to Noon!
Bring your pet to this year’s first low-cost pet vaccination clinic from 9 a.m.
to noon March 26 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake. These low-cost
pet vaccination clinics, offered by the Lake County Health Department offer a
convenient and affordable way to keep pets up to date on shots and rabies tags.
Check out more information
about these clinics as well as additional upcoming dates.
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 Learning if you are at risk to develop diabetes can be key to preventing
health problems such as heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. In
recognition of American Diabetes Alert Day on March 22, the Lake County Health
Department invites you to watch this
month’s Healthy Lake County and learn about a free prediabetes
screening test you can take to learn your risks.
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 Learn the “Beat the
Blame Game” from 6 to 8 p.m. April 14 at the College of Lake County in Grayslake.
The Lake County State’s
Attorney’s Office is
hosting this event in recognition of National Victim's Rights Week. This year's
theme, "Serving Victims Building Trust Restoring Hope" underscores
the importance of early intervention and victim services, which in turn begins
to restore their hope for healing and recovery. Learn more
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Discounted Pool Passes at the Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center
Hawthorn Woods residents only have two more weeks to buy summer pool passes at a discounted rates. Early bird rates for season passes at the Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Center end on March 31. More information is available at www.vhw.org/hwac.
Bark in the Park
Saturday,
April 9
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Community Park - Hawthorn Woods
Hawthorn Woods invites you to their "Bark in the Park" event on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. until Noon at Community Park. The event is a free, casual and fun opportunity to bring our community and our dogs together for recreation and conversation. The event is sponsored by Oak View Pet Resort and will have numerous vendors, treats and activities. The village requests that "all participating dogs to have current influenza
vaccinations. Please leash all dogs."
Please take a moment to read the following message from the Village of Vernon Hills and, if you live in Vernon Hills, take the survey. I just did it. It takes about 5-7 minutes.
The Village is pleased to announce that the link to the Resident Survey is now available of the Village’s website. Go to the front page of our site, www.vernonhills.org and find the following link:
www.n-r-c.com/survey/vernonhills.htm
We are conducting our first comprehensive quality of life survey. For the past several months, the Village has been working with independent consultant, National Research Center, Inc. of Boulder, Colorado, to develop the survey. The instrument, known as The National Citizen Survey™, allows the Village to compare results and benchmark residents’ opinions against other communities across the country. The survey includes questions about quality of life, important characteristics of community, services provided by Vernon Hills and priorities for the future. Any resident 18 years and older may participate in the survey.
Thank you for helping create a better Vernon Hills!
The Village of Long Grove is currently updating their comprehensive plan. Village leaders encourage Long Grove residents to get involved by submitting their ideas online or via the mobile app, or at an upcoming public meeting.
Visit https://longgrovecompplan.wordpress.com/ for more information!
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