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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. |
 Hear County’s best gospel voices at Gospelfest
This annual favorite features choirs, solo
performances and praise dancers that will bring you to your feet. This year’s
headlining performers are Malcolm Williams and Great Faith. Gospelfest will
take place from 3 to 6 p.m. July 31 at the Greenbelt Cultural Center in
North Chicago. Free. Details
Join Waukegan library's summer concert series
Enjoy some music as the Waukegan Public Library
continues its annual summer concert series. Concerts take place at noon
every Friday at the library’s front courtyard. In the event of rain,
concerts move indoors to the Bradbury Room on the lower level.
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Assessment notices will begin to be sent out to property owners in
Zion Township next week and will continue to townships across
Lake County through August. If you have questions or
concerns regarding the assessed value of your property, discuss this with your local
township assessor’s office.
Assistance understanding your property tax assessment
There also are resources 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, which begin Aug. 3. In addition to the University
Center of Lake County in Grayslake, take note of our new location at the Lake
County Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road in Libertyville. Check out
the dates and times.
 Starting
on Aug. 3, residents can tune in to Lake County Television (LCTV) to watch the
Lake County Board Finance and Administrative (F&A) Committee meeting live
at 1 p.m. 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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Upcoming
Community Job and Resource Fair
Meet with local employers at the upcoming Job
Community Job and Resource Fair. Bring plenty of resumes, and dress in
business, or business casual attire. More information
When: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 28
Where: Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 S. Green Bay Road, North Chicago
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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 In an effort to help
address the serious and growing drug addiction problem in our communities, Lake
County, SWALCO, and local law enforcement have partnered on a
program that allows people to drop off controlled substances at local
police departments.
These drugs often include opioids, such as heroin, morphine, and prescription
pain relievers. Watch our latest Dirty Jobs episode as Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor
participates in the delivery, sorting and disposal process.
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Submit your input by Aug. 15 as the Chicago Metropolitan
Agency for Planning (CMAP) develops its new ON TO 2050 comprehensive plan. The
agency seeks input about transportation systems, access to jobs, housing,
preservation of natural areas, workable tax policies and more. The goal of the
ON TO 2050 plan is to enhance quality of life for the seven counties and 284
municipalities of northeastern Illinois. Send an email to onto2050@cmap.illinois.gov to
share your ideas or to schedule a workshop to discuss the challenges and
opportunities in your community. Visit CMAP’s Get Involved web page to
learn more.
 Forest Preserve News
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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
working at the farm. Get a student-led tour at an open
house on Aug. 3.
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Stop by Forest Preserve booth at the Lake County Fair
Learn about the Forest Preserves' efforts
to save
the Blanding’s
turtle, try on wildlife biologist gear, test tracking equipment, and see a
live Blanding’s turtle up close at the Lake County Fair, which will run July 27
to 31. The Forest Preserves' booth will be located in the Expo Hall. 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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Come To Fred Fest Aug. 20
Join Fred Fest from 1 to 8 p.m. Aug. 20 at Fox River Forest Preserve in Port
Barrington. There is no rain date. The event will feature local
bands, food and drinks and family-friendly activities. Details |
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Three dates still available to register at Waukegan School District 60
Families who are new to Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 can register children entering kindergarten through twelfth grades on Thursdays, July 21, 28 and Aug. 4. All registration events will be from 1 to 7 p.m. at the district’s Welcome Center, 742 W. Greenwood Ave. More information
Meals at Home looking for volunteers
Meals
at Home, a program which delivers meals to veterans, seniors, and those
who do not qualify for other services, is looking for volunteers to
help deliver meals
to the Waukegan and North Chicago area. To volunteer or for information, call Meals at Home at 847-332-2678.
Top Box Foods locations nearby
Top Box Foods works, through a partnership between neighborhood leaders,
partners and volunteers, to make healthy food, including fruits,
vegetables and meats accessible to all. There are nearby locations in
Zion, Waukegan, and North Chicago. For information,
call 312-527-7890 or visit the Top Box Foods website.
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