Visitors to Lake County’s website www.lakecountyil.gov will discover a fresh, new website featuring a responsive, innovative design with enhanced functionality that will result in an improved online experience. The new site is more accessible as users can view and interact with the site from any device, including smartphones and tablets. It has a cleaner layout so you can quickly and easily navigate and connect with the services and information they need. It also features new functionality, including a module to “Report a Concern,” such as a pot hole or lost animal. Visit the new website today, www.lakecountyil.gov.
 This year, the Lake County Division of
Transportation (LCDOT) will have $111 million in road projects under
construction making for another busy construction season! While about
$73 million of that is carried over from projects that were started last year,
there will be about $38 million in new projects. The plan includes 22 projects,
14 of which contain non-motorized travel improvements, such as sidewalk
connections, bike paths, or adding bike friendly lanes. Read news release
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 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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Explore job opportunities
with a variety of employers, get tips on resumes and interviews, and hear from
human resource professionals at the annual JobMarketPlace job fair. The fair
will run from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 8 at the College of Lake County in
Grayslake. Learn more |
 The Chief County
Assessment Office offers help to senior citizens age 65 and older who want to complete the Senior
Assessment Freeze Exemption application. Attend an outreach session from 10 to 11 a.m.
April 21 at the Grayslake Park District, 240 Commerce Drive, where seniors can
receive one-on-one assistance to fill out the application. Watch this video to learn more about the outreach
centers as well as learn where to download the form and get instructions to
help fill it out. The deadline to submit the form for 2016 is July 1.
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Lake County Public Works has begun its spring
hydrant flushing. Public Works customers may notice a slight discoloration of
the water after flushing. This is not harmful and will dissipate after a short
time. It is recommended that you do not do laundry on the day that hydrant flushing
takes place in your area. View the
schedule
April is National
Child Abuse Prevention Month. Elected officials and community leaders recently
gathered to kick off the 2016 Blue Kids Lake County project, which
aims to educate the community about signs of child abuse and how to help
prevent it by posting “Blue Kids signs” across the county to help raise
awareness. Learn more by watching
this video, and find out how
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Lake
County processed 180,000 voters for the March 15 Primary election – a record
turnout. While all the ballots have been cast, the Lake County Clerk’s Office
still has much work to do. Watch this edition of Lake County’s
Dirty Jobs
where Chairman Aaron Lawlor helps in the clean-up process of the 122 Lake
County polling places. |
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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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 Forest Preserve News
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 Celebrate Earth
Week
In honor of Earth Day,
April 22, join a week of free nature programs. Celebrate spring, learn about
ecology or join a nature walk. All programs are free and open to all ages. No
registration is required. Learn more
H is for Hawk: Author Talk
Join us Monday, April 11 for an evening
with Helen Macdonald, author of “H is for Hawk.”
She will share life experiences that inspired her award-winning novel.
Registration is required. Learn more
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 Join RX for Health-Walking
in Nature
Take
a guided tour of Lake County's forest preserves as part of the Rx for Health-Walking
in Nature program. Hear from naturalists and health professionals as you stroll
through woodlands and prairies while improving your health and your knowledge
of nature. These walks are open to all ages. Those 16 and younger must be
accompanied by an adult. All walks start at 4 p.m. Check out the full walk schedule
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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
April is a busy month 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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Middle school and
high school age girls are invited to join the 13th annual Girl-Wise Conference
from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16 at the College of Lake County in Grayslake.
Girls can attend workshops designed to promote healthy bodies, minds,
relationships and substance abuse awareness. Parents and role models are
encouraged to join a free workshop at the start of the conference. Watch this video to learn more about
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Help the Village of Hainesville transplant baby oaks
The Village of Hainesville needs volunteers to help transplant baby oaks from the north end of Hainesville Meadow to Cranberry Lake woodlands on Saturday, April 9. The rain date will be Sunday, April 10. These tiny trees need to be treated gently, so volunteers should be at least middle school age or older. Learn more
Join the Round Lake Area Park District's Family Fishing Event
Come to the Round Lake Area Park District's fourth annual Family Fishing Event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 7 at Lakefront Park in Round Lake Beach. Spend the day fishing as well as enjoy games, entertainment, live music and food. Learn more
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