 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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Our quick and convenient Online
Appeal Filing System 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.
Get Answers to Your Property Tax Assessment Questions
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Assessment notices
will be sent out to property owners in Waukegan Township on Aug. 9 and will
continue to townships across Lake County through August.
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If
you have questions or concerns regarding the assessed value of your property, discuss this with your local
township assessor’s office.
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a Lake County Tax Assessment Help Center or the Chief County Assessment Office for one-on-one assistance to understand your assessment and/or file
an appeal.
 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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 If you are sending your
child off to day care or to school, now is the time to ensure your child is up
to date on recommended vaccines. Parents who are unable to afford vaccinations
may be eligible for the Federal Vaccine for Children program, which offers
vaccinations at no cost. The Lake County Health Department’s Immunizations
Program at 2303 Dodge Ave., Waukegan provides immunizations through this
program. Learn more
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 Forest Preserve News
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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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 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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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.
Families and Loved Ones of Military are Invited to Service Connections
Family and loved ones of those who have served in the military are invited to come meet others who share the military experience at an event from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Dryhootch/Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation drop-in center, 100 S. Atkinson Road, Suite 110, Grayslake. For information, contact Regina at 847-986-4622.
Come Touch A Truck in Waukegan
The Waukegan Park District will
hold its Touch A Truck event from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at Belvidere Park.
Explore, discover and touch a variety of service vehicles as well as enjoy the
bounce house, food, the mini masters truck relays and more. Details
Take A Wine and Art Stroll
Join the Wine and Art Stroll, hosted by
Waukegan Main Street from 5 to 9 p.m. Aug. 27. Enjoy live entertainment while
sampling wines throughout the downtown Waukegan arts district. More information
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.
North Chicago Police to auction
surplus bike inventory
The North Chicago Police Department will be auctioning off its surplus bike
inventory beginning Aug. 15. If no rightful owner makes a claim within 30 days,
all items will be placed on auction through Obenauf Auction online services. More information
 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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