 The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is conducting a preliminary engineering study at the intersection of Fairfield and Monaville roads. The project will look at potential improvements to reduce congestion and improve safety at the intersection. The public is invited to attend a meeting to provide comments and learn more about the project. The meeting will be conducted in an informal, open house format, and guests may attend anytime between 5 and 7 p.m. Representatives from LCDOT and the County's consultant will be available to discuss the project and answer any questions.
When: 5 to 7 p.m. June 7
Where: Lake Villa Township Office, 37908 N. Fairfield Road, Lake Villa
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The Illinois Department
of Transportation invites the public to an open house concerning the proposed
improvements planned along 11 miles of state roadways Illinois Route 83
(Milwaukee Avenue/Barron Boulevard) and Illinois Route 137 (Buckley Road). The
potential improvements would impact sections within villages of Lake
Villa, Round Lake Beach, Grayslake and Libertyville. Learn more
When: 4 to 7
p.m. May 24
Where: Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way
 Learn more about the construction projects planned in your area by
viewing the Lake County Division of Transportation’s interactive construction map. Click on a
project, and see the latest information and pictures.
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Once considered a rare illness in Lake County, Lyme
disease is becoming more common in the area. The Lake County Health Department Community
Health Center offers tips to help residents take precautions against
ticks.
1. Stay on trails when in forest preserves and parks
2. Wear light-colored, protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts, long
trousers, boots or sturdy shoes, and a head
covering
3. Apply insect repellent containing DEET primarily
to clothes
4. Learn more
The main mosquito
that transmits the Zika virus has never been found in Lake County or any of
surrounding counties. Visit the County Facebook page and check out the video as Lake County Board Member Ann Maine, District
21 explains the risk of Zika virus in Lake County and how the Lake County
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Property
tax bills have arrived. The first installment of your 2015 taxes will be due
June 2, and the second will be due Sept. 2. Check out an interactive tax bill to help you better understand what is included on
your bill. Visit the Treasurer’s Office website to access their FAQ section to learn more. |
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 Election judges work as a team to administer the proper and lawful
conduct of all elections by processing voters in the voting sites. Each judge
must be a Lake County registered voter and fluently read and write English.
Required training is free and is offered at convenient locations
and times. Election judge pay is determined by level of training completed and
assignment.
Apply today.
Be the proud face of democracy in action.
For information, contact
the Election Judge Department at electionjudge@lakecountyil.gov or 847-377-2408.
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Business and community leaders recently gathered
to discuss strategies to ignite growth in Lake County at the annual Small
Business Success in Lake County event. Here, the Small Business Development
Center provided resources to start, expand or become more successful in their
business. Learn more |
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 Forest Preserve News
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Celebrate World Turtle
Day
World
Turtle Day is Monday, May 23. Celebrate by going on a scavenger hunt hike
at Middlefork Savanna
Forest Preserve. Learn how you can help protect turtles and
tortoises, and their habitats. Also, meet and touch five education
turtles. Learn
more.
You also can show your support for turtles
by becoming a Turtle Champion. Join the Lake County Forest Preserves'
new Adopt-a-Turtle
program and help keep baby Blanding's turtles healthy in Lake County. Learn
more about adopting a turtle.
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Forest Preserve Board adopts reduced budget
To keep nearly 31,000 acres of forest preserves in Lake County safe, clean and open for people to enjoy, the Lake County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners adopted a reduced fiscal year 2016-2017 budget at their May meeting. The District's conservative budgeting approach has helped to maintain its AAA bond rating, an achievement shared by only six forest preserves and park districts in the nation. Learn more.
 Let their words inspire you
Dedicated volunteers of the Lake County Forest Preserves were asked what
inspires them to help in Forest Preserve conservation and
education efforts. Their words are encouraging and we hope they inspire
you, too. Learn how you can get involved.
How does volunteering for the
Forest Preserves make your life better?
“Makes
me feel part of something bigger and long-lasting.”
“Nature puts everything in perspective. You can simply look around and count
your blessings.
Makes my spirit blossom, allowing me to re-seed this passion to everyone around
me.”
“People I meet; information that I
learn; satisfaction of volunteering for an organization that promotes and
preserves nature.”
“It’s good, clean fun! It also reduces the stresses of my day job.”
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The
Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will hold a one-day electronics recycling
event for Lake County businesses, schools and units of government from 8 a.m.
to noon May 24 at the Village of Mundelein public works facility, 440 E.
Crystal St. Learn more |
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Lake County's
Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) and the College of Lake County are
hosting a workshop for homeowners
associations interested in learning
more about dealing with stormwater, wetlands, legal implications and
more. Details
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 23
Where: College of Lake County, Building C, 19351 W. Washington St.,
Grayslake
Lake Villa to host annual Memorial Day parade and service May 30
The Village of Lake Villa, Lake Villa VFW Post 4308 and Boy Scott Troop 323 & will present its annual Memorial Day parade on May 30. The parade will start at 1 p.m. from Palombi Middle School and will finish at the Lake Villa Metra station. Memorial services will be held following the parade at Lehmann Park. The deadline to join the parade is May 23. Contact Becky at 847-356- 7433 or 224-715- 3377 for information.
Antioch farmer's market to open June 2
The Antioch
Farmer’s Market will open for the season June 2. The market will be open from 3
to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Sept. 29 at the corner of Route 83 and Depot Street
in downtown Antioch. Discover products from produce to flowers and more. Learn more
Enjoy Art in the Park June 4 in Lake Villa
Join the
fourth annual Art in the Park fine art and music festival from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. June 4 at Lehmann Park in Lake Villa. There will be a variety of fine arts including wood works, paintings and hand-crafted jewelry as well as live music
and food. Learn more
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