Hello Neighbors
This newsletter has urgent information for you about IDOT road project shutdowns: projects "funded" by the State of IL. The shutdown is a tangible example of the mess in Springfield. You may rest assured that other projects will continue ("downtown Ivanhoe," Hawley St., for example). Lake County DOT will check to make sure that projects have been shut down safely.
Other happenings are noted below in the villages', libraries' Forest Preserves Districts' and park districts' websites. Check for parades, fireworks, hike/bike and other summer events, most of which are geared toward families.
One event will raise money for the "Old #1" original fire truck for Mundelein. Hawthorn Woods has concerts in the parks, car shows on Friday and other events.You may want to explore an open house (with 20 member colleges and universities) at the University Center of Lake County, 6-8 pm on July 13. The UCLC is located on Washington St., in Grayslake, across the street from the College of Lake County. Check below for schedules of events.
These educational organizations are gems loaded with opportunities for individuals who want to stay up to date in a changing world of work. Both Teresa and I earned our Masters Degrees via the UCLC. We were among the true adults in our classes.
I hope the summer brings you and your family true joy. If I can be of help to you with issues, concerns or other items, please call or email me. I am here to help you.
Regards,
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has sent notice
to their contractors to stop all construction and prepare to make construction
work zones safe for a possible “long term” shut down by June 30. This road
construction shut down is due to the lack of a state budget and an
appropriation.
This will impact several Lake County Division of Transportation
(LCDOT) projects where federal funding is administered by IDOT:
- Washington
Street Grade Separation
- Ela at
Route 12 intersection improvement
- Deerfield
Road - in the Village of Deerfield and City of Highland Park
- Waukegan
Road (IL 43) Traffic Signal improvements
LCDOT will be working with our Resident Engineers and contractors
to make sure that the roadways are as safe as possible for the traveling
public. Road construction projects that are locally funded will continue as
scheduled.
For information about any of the projects
in the 2016 Construction Program, please view our interactive
construction map
 The Lake County Board and our economic development partners are
continuously collaborating on initiatives to improve our economic environment,
from a healthcare consortium to address workforce shortages and increase
apprenticeship opportunities, to a proposed innovation and research park at
Rosalind Franklin University. Watch my Lake County Partners Update from the June County Board meeting to learn more. (Item 56).
Additionally, more than 600 government and business
leaders recently gathered to get an update on the national and
local economy, and other important issues facing our county
including employment, workforce, and housing. Learn more in this video.
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Lake County Government offers a vast array of job
opportunities
We work to improve the quality of life in Lake County and provide services
that benefit more than 700,000 Lake County residents. We have many departments
that specialize in providing different services for Lake County. From law
enforcement and health care, to engineering and information technology, we
offer a wide spectrum of careers. Watch this video to
see what you can do by working for Lake County.
Join annual Employment Opportunities
Fair June 29
Meet with dozens of employers, get resume help and more at the Round
Lake Area Job Fair! The fair will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, June
29 at Magee Middle School, 500 N. Cedar Lake Road, Round Lake. More info
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Each
year people are seriously injured, or even killed because they ignore or do not
hear severe weather warnings. Prepare yourself and your family for emergencies
by knowing where to get immediate and reliable information when seconds count. Watch this video and learn the many ways to
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 Whether
you’re looking for a parade, live music and delicious food or a spot to set
down your blanket and watch the fireworks fill the sky, Lake County has lots of
ways to enjoy Independence Day. Check Out Visit Lake County’s Guide to the
Fourth of July,
and have a spectacular holiday.
The following are details regarding events planned near you.
Mundelein: Join Mundelein's Community Days July 1 to 4. The festival will include a carnival, parade July 3, fireworks on July 4 as well as food, music, games, contests, demonstrations, displays and more. Details
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Lake County is lucky to be
the home of 75 inland lakes and miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Check out Visit Lake County, which includes a listing of
beaches to visit across Lake County including hours and attractions.
Make sure to check the Lake
County Beach Advisory page
provided by the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center for daily
updates on inland and Lake Michigan beaches. Get information too using
the free phone application called myBeachCast.
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 Forest Preserve News
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Join 25th annual Civil War Days
History
will come to life at one of the largest Civil War reenactments July 9 and 10 at
Lakewood Forest Preserve. Check out battles, period demonstrations, kids’
activities and Civil War-era shopping. More
information
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Check out upgraded practice facility at
Countryside
Golfers
at Countryside Golf Club in Mundelein will be welcomed this year by an upgraded
practice facility. The driving range teeing area is now 30 percent larger,
allowing more than 60,000 square feet of perfectly manicured blue grass. The
teeing area drainage has also been improved to increase usability throughout
the season. Learn
more
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Summer Horizons Magazine Available
Online
Horizons is a free quarterly
publication that features stories on Lake County wildlife, nature
and history, Forest Preserve news, and a calendar of programs and events.
Check out the summer issue where you can learn about Blanding’s
turtles and join the Adopt-a-Turtle campaign. Subscribe to receive it for free in print form. |
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Free health and community resources, free HIV tests (for people 13
and older) and hepatitis C tests (for people 18 and older) will be offered at a
free health fair on Monday, June
27 in observance of
National HIV Testing Day. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the front lawn of the Belvidere
Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan (near the corner of Belvidere
Road and Keller Avenue). More information
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
For information, contact the Election Judge
Department at electionjudge@lakecountyil.gov or 847-377-2408.
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