Hello Neighbors
Welcome back Snowbirds - just in time for real Spring weather. It's only a few days now to the unofficial start of Summer with the coming of Memorial Day. You can plan to attend one of the remembrance services to give thanks to those who served and especially those who died so that we might enjoy the freedoms and way of life in America.
Follow the village, park and library districts and Lake County Forest Preserves District links below for great entertainment ideas for you and your families in the weeks and months ahead.
I have provided information about road construction that is now in full swing. Follow the links to get the information you need. Remember that you can get real-time traffic and/or sign up for the latest information at Lake County Passage.
As always, please contact me by email or phone with your questions, concerns and suggestions.
Regards,
Last evening, along with another 100 residents, I attended an open house regarding the intersection of Rt 60 and Fremont Center Rd. The maps, signs and consulting engineers provided information about the project along with information about other potential improvements in the inverted triangle formed by Peterson Rd at the north with Route 60 (west side) and Route 83 (east side) south to the Ivanhoe divide of Routes 60/83.
These open houses are informative and interactive. You may be interested in the next open house for the design options - and to learn about the complexities of improving transportation.
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 directly 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
 Eastbound Hawley Street is now closed until August. The detour route has
been posted. Please use caution through the work zone. Reminder: Hawley
Street traffic no longer stops at Prairie Avenue. For more information about
the project, please visit Hawleystreetconstruction.com
Learn more about this construction project and other projects planned throughout Lake County 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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I
recently had the opportunity to represent Lake County as we discussed what the
County has done and what the County plans to do to address environmental issues
at the Lake County Green Conference. The conference recognizes Lake County’s
sustainability achievements in all sectors including business, residential and
institutional. My comments are included in this video (please excuse my cold and voice). Learn more |
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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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The Rust-Oleum Championship, featuring 156 players will take place June 6 to 12 at the Ivanhoe Country Club in unincorporated Mundelein. Parking will be available at the vacant Dominick's property on the northwest corner of IL Route 176 and Midlothian Rd. Shuttle buses will take passengers from the parking area to the club entrance. The shuttle service should help with congestion resulting from the construction project at Rts 176 and 60/83. The Mundelein Police Department and Lake County Sheriff's Office will assist with parking lot and course security as well as traffic control near the course entrance.
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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Small and medium-sized companies that are existing exporters or
new-to-export with fewer than 500 employees are encouraged to apply for the
Metro Chicago Exports Grant Program by May 27. The program will
award up to $5,000 to selected companies to reimburse 50 percent of eligible expenses
associated with implementing an export plan. Learn more
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 Lake County’s 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
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 Forest Preserve News
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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.
 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 can also
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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 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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 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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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
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