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Dear Neighbors,
I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day. Our veterans need support year round, you can
check Lake County Veteran’s Services for information on additional services.
Summer in Lake County provides lots of activities. There is sure to be a Farmer’s Market near
you. Use the Lake County Health
Department Farmer’s Market Finder to locate one near you.
Of course good weather brings road construction too. You can keep up with the latest projects at
the Lake County DOT Construction update site. There are also some important
state projects in the planning stage.
You have until June 7 to comment on the different proposals for the Il
Rt. 83/137 study.
The Lake County Forest Preserve District and the Lake County
DOT bike trails offer you a great way to get around. Try some new trails this summer. I’m working on visiting every Forest Preserve
this year, why don’t you try a new preserve.
There’s lots to see. As you walk, bike and drive around Lake County, think about what you can do for our environment. Read below about what some of our communities are doing. Join them! Or if you want to go further afield, celebrate the centennial of our National Parks.
As always, I am happy to talk with you about these or any
issues. I can also come meet with your
Homeowner’s Association, School, scout, community or religious group. I can be reached at amaine@lakecountyil.gov or on my cell phone (847)857-1732.
Ann
Ann B. Maine
Lake County Board, District 21
President, Lake County Forest Preserve District
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Significant
Change to Driver’s License/ID Issuing Process
Applicants
who visit Driver Services facilities will no longer be issued a new permanent driver’s
license or ID card at the end of the application process. Instead, they will
leave the facility with a temporary secure paper driver's license which is
valid for 45 days. After fraud checks have been conducted to ensure the
applicant's identity, a higher quality, more secure driver’s license or ID will
be printed and sent via U.S. mail within 15 business days to the applicant's
address. Learn more
Westleigh Road Section To Close One Week in June for Bridge Cleaning
The Westleigh Road railroad and bike path bridges are
scheduled for cleaning June 6 to 12. To ensure safety for all vehicular
traffic under the bridge, the associated section of Westleigh Road at the two
viaducts between Western Avenue to the west and Sheridan Road to the east will
be closed for one week. Road closure barricades and detour signage will be in
place starting at 6 a.m. June 6. Learn more
 Learn More about Area Construction Using
Interactive Map
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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Pace
To Convert Bus Route To A Posted Stop-Only Operation
Pace
will be changing its bus route that rides through Buffalo Grove, Deerfield, Lincolnshire,
Northbrook, Riverwoods and Skokie. As part of this change, riders will only be
able to board and depart the bus at the posted bus stop signs. Following a detailed
study, Pace has determined bus stop locations for Route 626 based on safety,
ridership counts and other factors. This change is part of Pace’s efforts to
convert its nearly 200 bus routes system wide in stages over the next few years
to a posted stop-only operation. Visit Pace’s
website
to learn more about this bus route.
Transportation Links:
Tollway Construction
IDOT
Metra
Travel Midwest
Wisconsin Construction
 Forest Preserves 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.
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Enjoy summer concerts at Independence Grove
Enjoy some wonderful music under the stars at Independence Grove Forest
Preserve in Libertyville. The Events in the Plaza outdoor concerts are
held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 14 through Aug. 9 (no concert on July 5). There are no rain dates. Check
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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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 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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Enjoy nature? Want to learn something new? Visit our Nature Blog, this summer and fall Alison and Jen will be exploring the Des Plaines Trail and Greenway, in anticipation of the completion of the trail. And if you enjoy history, be sure to read the History Blog by Diana Dreske. You'll be surprised at what you learn.
You can view a full calendar of Forest Preserve events for more information.
 Lake
County has so many assets to offer both residents and visitors, from our many
outdoor and recreational opportunities to our major attractions, shopping, and
restaurants. Visit Lake County is launching an inaugural “Restaurant
Week” in June, a new initiative to promote some of Lake County’s incredible
dining establishments. Watch this video to learn more, and find out about other
exciting events happening in Lake County.
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Warm
weather means farmers markets! Shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, baked treats
and more while supporting local businesses at one of Lake County’s farmers
markets. Check out our Farmers Market Finder to discover a farmers market near you. |
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 Boating is one of the most popular activities in Lake County, and
it’s no surprise as the County offers so many lakes to visit as we enjoy the
warmer weather. Check out the website, BoatingLakeCounty.com as
your boating resource including maps of all the County’s public boat ramps, lakefront
dining and a boating blog.
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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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 During the busy summer months, the demand for passports goes up considerably. The Lake County Circuit Clerk’s Office serves as
a one stop shop for applying for new or renewing passports. Starting on June 1,
the process will be even easier, as the Circuit Clerk’s Office will begin taking
passport photographs. Watch this video to
learn more about the passport process.
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 Learn More About Risk of Zika Virus in Lake
County
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 I spoke at a recent County Board meeting about the risk
of Zika virus in Lake County and how the Lake County Health Department conducts
mosquito surveillance.
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Time to Watch Out for Ticks, a Growing Concern in
Lake County
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
 Need Help? Visit Find Help Lake County
Search
for resources such as food, housing, immigration assistance, mental health
services, daycare services, and more on the redesigned Find Help Lake County
website. The site now features a user-friendly search that can help you narrow
your results and guide you to the resources that are right for you. Visit www.FindHelpLakeCounty.org to
get started.
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Learn more as you explore Lake Forest using new app
After
one year in the making, the LFGo app has launched. Lake Forest natives
Brent and Matt Engel, along with their father Mitch, a Lake Forest resident,
created this iPhone app which tracks your location and allows you to explore
Lake Forest while the app’s guide talks to you, sharing stories and facts about
the places you pass. The City has been working with the Lake Forest-Lake
Bluff Historical Society, Lake Forest Open Lands Association and the Lake
Forest Preservation Foundation as well as residents to create 500 data points
for this self-guided tour app. Learn more
Deerfield Takes Monarch Pledge!
Congratulations to the Mayor Harriet Rosenthal and Deerfield Village Trustees for taking the National Wildlife Monarch's Pledge to encourage residents to plant milkweed plants in support of the Monarch Butterfly. Find out what you are your community can do to support monarch butterfly. You can also get additional information at monarchjointventure.
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