 After voting at an
emergency meeting on March 3 to close its five remaining collection sites
effective May 1, 2016, the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) Board of
Directors reversed that decision at its April 14 meeting. The concern over the
lack of recycling options for residents, and the need for more time to try to
amend the State law prompted over 15 Lake County units of local government to
donate the approximately $62,000 needed to keep the program operating. For at least the remainder
of the year, Lake County residents should continue to use the five collection
sites located in Waukegan, Highland Park, Grayslake, Grant Township and Cuba
Township. View
the location and hours for the collection sites.
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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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The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has resumed mailing vehicle
emissions test notices to motorists after the agency took action earlier this
year that they would only provide notices electronically. The state’s vehicle
emissions testing contractor, Applus Technologies, Inc. will print and mail
notices at no cost to the State. Emissions test notices will be mailed on a
postcard size form and will be retroactive to vehicle owners whose license
plates expired at the end of March 2016. Motorists who have completed testing
requirements will not receive a new test notice. Learn
more
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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 |
Register
for summer camps
Our summer camps are a great way to let your child join hands-on activities that
let them explore and appreciate art, nature and history. A variety of weeklong
sessions throughout the county make it easy to find camps that are convenient
for you. Learn
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Citizens for
Conservation and Conserve Lake County are hosting their annual plant sales, a
great way to shop for native plants including perennials, grasses, trees and
shrubs. Citizens for Conservation will hold its online sale through April
15 and will also sell plants from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 7 and 8 at Good Shepherd
Hospital barn area. Learn more
Conserve Lake County’s
online sale will run through April 25. The native plant sale will continue from
3 to 7 p.m. May 12 and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 13 and 14 at the Conserve Lake
County office 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 noon to 3 p.m. May 2 at the Round Lake Area Park District Senior Center, 814, Hart Road, Round Lake, 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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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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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 the Girl-Wise conference. |
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The
Lake County Health Department’s Women’s Residential Services program is
observing a milestone on Saturday, April 16. Since 1985, the program has helped
women with substance abuse and mental health disorders as well as their
children. Program alumni will share their stories, and tours will be given to
those who wish to learn about the program. Watch this edition of Healthy Lake County to learn more about this program. |
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Celebrate Arbor Day at free Round Lake event
Round Lake residents are invited to attend the annual Arbor Day event from 9 a.m. to noon April 30 at the village's Public Works /Police Facility, 751 W. Townline Road. There will be family activities as well as a quiz to win a free tree, bush or a plant. Learn more about this free event.
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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