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Assessment
notices have begun to be sent out and will continue to be sent to property
owners through August. If you have questions or
concerns regarding the assessed value of your property, please discuss this with your local township assessor’s office and/or the Chief County Assessor's Office.
Assistance Understanding Your Property Tax Assessment
Resources are available to help homeowners work one-on-one with a member of
the Chief County Assessment Office to evaluate your property tax assessment.
Taxpayer advocates are available between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday at the Chief County Assessment Office, 18 N. County St., 7th Floor,
Waukegan.
Homeowners also can visit one of the tax assessment help centers. In addition to the University Center of Lake County in
Grayslake, there is a new location at the Lake County Central Permit
Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road in Libertyville. Check out the
dates and times.
Filing an Assessment
Appeal? Use the Board of Review's Online System
There is a quick and convenient Online Appeal Filing System that allows you to get your appeal information to
the Board of Review without the hassle of mailing or hand delivering them to
the Chief County Assessment Office in Waukegan. Watch this video for step-by-step assistance to file an appeal
online. Learn more about the
process to file an appeal
including reasons to appeal and the hearing process.
 Did you know 60 percent of teen crashes occur
when the drivers are distracted? To reduce this, Lake County law enforcement
and traffic safety partners are working together to educate motorists about the
dangers of texting and driving, and increased traffic safety patrols will be
enforcing the hand-held cell phone ban through Labor Day. Watch this video to
learn more about the #DropItAndDrive campaign.
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 Veterans are invited
to come to the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan on Nov. 11 to have their oral
histories recorded. The typed transcripts will be archived at the Library of
Congress as part of the Veterans History Project. This project aims
to collect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of American war
veterans. The deadline to submit forms to participate in this year’s event is
Oct. 1. Any veteran interested in being interviewed for this project should
contact Carol Cord at ccord@lakecountyil.gov or 847-377-3771. Learn more
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In Lake County, we
appreciate the dedication and commitment of the men and women who have served
in the United States Military. To honor their service, we offer resources to
help veterans and their families. To learn more, check out this brochure, which
details the assistance the Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission provides,
the Veterans Treatment and Assistance Court, how to request a military service
discharge record, and more.
 August is the peak month for West Nile virus.
The disease can be transmitted by mosquitoes and is again present this summer
in Lake County. Hear from Mike Adam,
senior biologist at the Lake County Health Department, as he provides tips on
how to protect yourself from mosquitoes and an update on the presence of the
Zika virus. Watch Video
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If you have
prescription drugs that need to be thrown out, do it the safe and responsible
way. As part of International Overdose Awareness Day, which is Aug. 31,
municipal police departments across Lake County want residents to be aware
of the disposal boxes available. The Lake County Underage
Drinking and Drug Prevention Task Force disposal program in partnership with
the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County collected nearly 12,000 pounds
of prescription medicine with an estimated street value of $750,000 in 2015. Find a
prescription drug disposal box near you.
Local
police departments are now not the only place you can dispose of unwanted
prescriptions as Walgreens has recently installed medication disposal kiosks at
three Lake County locations:
- 780 Waukegan Road, Deerfield
- 15 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove
- 1811 Belvidere Road, Waukegan
As students return to the classroom, let’s make sure they are safe this
school year. This means keeping an eye on the road for school buses and
students walking to school, as well as making sure students stay safe by using
their technology in a responsible way. Watch this video as the Lake County Sheriff’s Office give you tips to make
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 Grayslake workforce development satellite site has
moved
The Lake County Workforce Development Satellite site at the College of Lake
County in Grayslake has moved to Building 4. The times for the
information sessions at this site also have changed. Learn
more
Do you need assistance finding a job?
Lake
County Workforce Development can help you find your next job, and can even
connect you with resources to help develop your skills. Read their latest Success
newsletter, which highlights how recent job seekers and trainees recently
made the employment connection!
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 Forest Preserve News
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Hike Lake County
Like to hike? Enjoy summer sunshine and autumn
colors while exploring designated Hike Lake County trails. Complete seven hikes
by Nov. 30, and you'll earn a reward. Let your canine companion join in on the
fun and they will earn a prize, too. Learn more.
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 Enjoy free museum admission through August
On Sept. 1, the Lake County
Discovery Museum will close its doors at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda, pack up its vast collections and move to its new
Libertyville location. A grand opening is anticipated in late
2017. As our thank you for 40 great years at Lakewood,
the Museum is offering free admission through August. Don't miss your
chance to visit the Museum and view its current exhibitions before the end of
the month. Stop by the gift store and get 70 percent off your purchase. Details
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 AAA
Bond Rating Awarded for 15th Straight Year
The Lake County Forest Preserve
District has been awarded the AAA bond rating by both Standard & Poor's
Financial Services (S&P) and Moody’s Investors Service, two of the top
credit rating agencies in the world. The AAA rating, the highest possible,
indicates that an entity has an extremely strong capability to meet its debt
obligations. Of the 250 rated recreation districts nationwide, the Lake County
Forest Preserves is
one of only a handful rated AAA. Learn more
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 Take
the Des Plaines River Trail Challenge
Travel the entire 31.4 miles of the Des Plaines River Trail (DPRT) by Nov. 30
and be rewarded. The final section of the DPRT was completed
in 2015 and now spans the length of the county. Help
celebrate this amazing gem by using it. Bike it. Boat it. Walk it or run
it. Or, you can make a donation to help the Forest Preserves keep it
clean and safe. Learn
more.
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Fresh
produce available from Green Youth Farm
Through early October, purchase organically grown produce from the Green Youth Farm, located in
North Chicago. The farm stand is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays.
Each summer, teens from low-income communities gain invaluable experience
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 Residents can tune in to Lake County Television (LCTV) to watch the
Lake County Board Finance and Administrative (F&A) Committee meetings live. The meetings will be also be webcast and archived on www.lakecounty.tv. Board Members who make
up the F&A Committee recently approved broadcasting these meetings to
enhance transparency as this committee discusses and approves significant
financial and policy matters before they go to the full board. The
meetings will also be replayed frequently on LCTV, which is available on
Comcast Cable, either channel 18 or 30, depending on where you live in the
county. Check
coverage area. AT&T Customers can view LCTV on channel 99.
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What
are the top reasons to go to your local farmers market? Watch this video as residents and shoppers share their reasons.
Lake County has over 20 markets, so there is sure to be one close to you. Use the farmers market finder. |
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 To
address the growing number of Lake County residents struggling with opioid
addiction, the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is
doubling the capacity of its Medication Assisted Treatment program. Treatment
will be expanded to 200 people through a $325,000 grant from the Health
Resources and Services Administration.
The
need for this service has increased, as the number of substance abuse related
deaths in Lake County have tripled in the past 20 years. Through this
grant, the County plans to enhance the program and reduce the number of
overdose deaths. The funds will provide medications, increase medical provider
hours, add substance abuse counselors and a licensed clinical social worker. Watch this video to learn more about the expansion of the MAT
program.
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Help raise awareness about suicide prevention by
participating in the fourth annual “Wauk” for Awareness 5K event on Aug. 27. The
warm-up will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Founders Park, 10385 W. Beach Road, Beach
Park. The walk will begin at 11 a.m. The festival also will feature a police
dunk tank, a K-9 demonstration, a jump house and wellness screening. Learn more
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