 Individuals
who struggle with substance abuse will be able to get directed quickly to
treatment through a pilot program launched by the Lake County Opioid Initiative
called “A Way Out. The program will be offered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
at participating police departments across Lake County. Individuals, who
possess narcotics or paraphernalia, enter a participating police department and
tell an officer they are requesting help will avoid criminal charges as long as
the participant seeks assistance. Watch this video to
learn more.
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 Northern Illinois tends to
see an increase in ruse burglaries during the summer months, and ruse burglars
have already been striking in Lake County and surrounding areas. A ruse
burglary is a distraction technique used to lure homeowners outside of their
home. After the homeowner is outside the home and distracted by one individual,
another individual(s) enters the home typically targeting items to steal such
as cash, jewelry, and other items of value. View these reminders to help protect you against ruse burglaries.
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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
 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 has launched its inaugural “Restaurant
Week," 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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With
the summer season unofficially kicked off, that means for many getting the
boats in the water. 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 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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Did you know that the Lake County Division of
Transportation (LCDOT) is more than just roads? LCDOT has about 60 miles of
bike paths and bike lanes as part of the Lake County highway system and
continues to consider non-motorized travel a high priority. Watch this
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Swim
and play at Independence Grove beach
Grab
your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen, and head to the beach at Independence Grove in
Libertyville. The beach offers 400 feet of sand along a 115-acre
lake. The beach gets even better on Family Fun Fridays with games, contests and prizes around a different
theme each week. The beach is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. unless otherwise posted. Learn
more. |
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Walk
on the wildflower side
Uncover
the secrets of wildflowers, and learn about the folklore and healing
powers they hold. Take a leisurely guided walk in a different
preserve each month. Along the way, you'll learn to identify some of the lovely
wildflowers found in Lake County. Learn more. |
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North Chicago Police plans to increase curfew enforcement
The
North Chicago Police Department plans to increase its enforcement during the summer to make sure individuals under age 18 are not violating the set curfew. The City also is asking for community participation and hopes
all adults concerned with the safety of the community’s children join the
effort by enforcing curfews at the family level. More information
Enjoy music at Waukegan Public Library's summer concert series
The Waukegan Public Library will continue its summer concert series Fridays through August in the library's front courtyard.
In the event of rain,
concerts will be moved indoors to the Bradbury Room on the lower level. More information
Check
out music at Music at Washington Park series
The Waukegan Park District will continue its Music at Washington Park
series Fridays, June 17 and 24.
CLC
Lakeshore Campus hosts open house
The College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus will hold an open
house for prospective students from 6 to 8 p.m. June 21. The campus is at 33 N.
Genesee St., Waukegan. Take a campus tour, talk with faculty, admissions
and financial aid staff and current students, learn about the college’s degree
and certificate options and more. For information, call 847-543-2191.
 If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 847-721-1563 (cell) or email me at mcunningham@lakecountyil.gov.
I encourage you to forward this update to others who may be interested in Lake County news. Persons who wish to automatically receive these free updates should contact me using the above information or click join our mailing list using the link above.
Thank you,
Mary Ross Cunningham
Ms. Cunningham, County Board member and Forest Preserve Commissioner, serves on:
Lake County Board, 9th District:
Lake County Law and Judicial Committee, Vice Chair
Lake County Health and Community Services
Cultural Diversity (Ad-Hoc), Chair
Lake County Rules Committee, Vice Chair
Ethics Committee
Lake County Forest Preserves, 9th District:
Education, Cultural Resources and Public Affairs- Vice Chair
Rules Committee, Vice Chair
Diversity and Cultural Awareness Committee
Greenbelt Cultural Center Expansion Committee
YCC Advisory Government Council, Chair
Other appointed positions:
National Association of Counties (NACo) Community and Economic Development Committee
Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council, Vice Chair
Lake County Board of Health Personnel Committee, Chair
Community Action Partnership of Lake County, Board Member
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