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Thank you for signing up for my newsletter! I hope you find it informative. There are many events coming up so I hope to see you at one or more of them. If there is anything you would like to learn more about, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. As always, it is an honor representing you on the Lake County and Forest Preserve Boards.
Due Friday! Your Second Property Tax Payment Installment
The second installment of your 2015 property tax bill is due Sept.
2. Please note, you received one bill in May, and you will not receive another
bill for the second installment. If you have misplaced your second installment
coupon, you can print a copy from the
Treasurer's Office website by entering your PIN or address.
Check out
an interactive tax bill to
help you better understand what is included on your bill, and visit
the Treasurer’s Office website to get answers to frequently asked questions, and see
property tax payment options available to you.
 Sept 10: Low-cost Pet Vaccination Clinic in Grayslake
Lake County's Animal Care and Control Program is offering a low-cost pet vaccination clinic
on Saturday, Sept. 10, 9am-12pm at
the Grayslake Police Department, 10 South Seymour Ave. At this clinic, nail trims will be provided by Lake County 4-H K9 Krew Club in exchange for a small donation. Standard vaccine, tag and microchip costs are:
For Pets Spayed/Neutered:
One-year rabies
vaccination and Lake County tag: $20
One-year rabies vaccination,
tag and distemper: $25
Distemper complex only: $10
Microchip: $15
For Pets Not
Spayed/Neutered
One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $60
One-year rabies vaccination,
tag and distemper: $65
Distemper complex only: $10
Microchip: $15
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 Sept 10: Rx for Health @ Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve!
On Saturday, Sept. 10 from 4-5 p.m., walk with a Forest Preserve naturalist about the work being done at Fort Sheridan and speak with a NorthShore physician about the health
benefits of exercise and outdoor activities. The walk ranges in length from 1-2 miles. No pets except service animals. Walks are FREE are open to all ages. Those 16 and younger must be
accompanied by an adult. Learn more
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 Sept. 17: Household Chemical Waste Collection
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will hold its next household chemical waste collection from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Lake Forest Municipal Services Center, 800 N. Field Drive. These collections are open to Illinois residents. Learn what materials are accepted.
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 Oct 14 - 15: Hawkfest!
See the fall hawk migration and live raptors at Hawkfest, held at Lake Forest College and Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve! There will be free bird walks, photography workshops, birding presentations and more.
Friday, Oct. 14: Hawkfest dinner and presentation at Lake Forest College (space limited, registration required)
Saturday, Oct. 15: Hawkfest from
1:30-4:00pm at Fort
Sheridan Forest Preserve. Join official raptor counters as
they scan the skies and share their tips for identification. Help spot
migrating raptors, and visit bird education stations to learn about raptor
adaptations, the amazing world of woodpeckers, and waterfowl identification on
Lake Michigan. The event is free and open to all ages. Learn more
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Protect Yourself from Mosquitoes and Ticks
Even though summer is coming to a close, you must still be aware of mosquitoes and ticks and the diseases they carry. There have been reported cases of both Lyme Disease and West Nile Disease, and it is important to protect yourself when outdoors. Please click here to learn how to identify a deer tick, and what symptoms to be aware of if you do become sick.
North Shore
Bike Path Resurfacing
Paving continues along the North Shore Bike Path! The Lake County
Division of Transportation (LCDOT) has already resurfaced the portion of the path running between Waukegan Rd. east to the viaduct, and they're now working west from Waukegan Road all the way to Brice Avenue in Mundelein. While there may be
temporary daily closures while they work on specific sections, the remainder of
the bike path will remain open during the entire project. Questions can be
directed to Joe Munno, LCDOT Resident Engineer at 847-377-7400. Project Website
Lake
County Leaders Announce Initiative to Address Mental Health Crisis
Lake County, along with our nation and local
communities, is facing a mental health crisis that affects the individual,
families, friends, neighbors, veterans, employers, schools, hospitals, the
criminal justice system, and more.
To
address this growing problem and strengthen mental health services across the
county, Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor and the Honorable
Susan Garrett (former IL State Senator, 29th District) will lead a new
community-wide initiative focusing on data-sharing and evidence-based practices
to identify gaps and recommend a sustainable continuum of care for this
vulnerable population. Find Out More
 Compost Your Food Scraps!
Our goal in Lake County is to achieve a 60% recycling rate to extend the life of our landfills and create a healthier environment. Getting our organics out of our waste stream is critical to our success. Please watch the video to learn about the importance of composting and how to do it correctly. Please note that some communities allow food scraps to be mixed in with yard waste. Check with your village or waste hauler to find out if you can do this at your home. Click here to learn more about SWALCO and their work to keep Lake County beautiful!
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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 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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Dispose
Your Prescription Drugs Properly at A Disposal Box Near You
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 today, 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
Support the Organic Youth Farm in North Chicago!
Through early October, purchase organically grown produce from the Green Youth Farm 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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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
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 Veterans
Invited To Share Their Story for Veterans History Project
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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County
Offers Help To Veterans
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.
 Healing Garden Provides Comfort to Child
Victims of Abuse
The
Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center recently broke ground for its Healing
Garden, a place to bring comfort to child victims of abuse. The Children’s
Advocacy Center works with the State’s Attorney’s Office and Lake County police
departments to investigate and help successfully prosecute offenders of child
abuse without causing further trauma to the child victim. Watch this video to learn more.
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 Learn How the RTA Works to Create Accessible
Communities
Our regional transit system is the second
largest in the country by passenger miles traveled (only behind New York). The
Regional Transportation Authority is responsible for planning and funding
regional transit, which includes CTA, PACE and Metra. In this County Update,
learn more about the RTA’s transit priorities, efforts underway to create
accessible, walkable and livable communities, and the RTA’s Trip Planner, which
provides step-by-step directions for using public transportation in the Chicago
region. Watch video
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 County
Installs Third Free Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Lake County has installed its third FREE electric vehicle charging
station! The new station is at the Lake County Court and Administrative Complex
and is FREE to use for two hours per charge. The stations allow you to recharge
plug-in electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, neighborhood electric
vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Electric vehicle owners must have a ChargePoint
membership to use the County’s charging stations. Learn more about the County’s charging
stations, and check on charging station availability
on ChargePoint’s website.
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