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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
 Bring household chemical waste to Gurnee collections
The
Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will hold its next household chemical waste
events Aug. 13 and 22 at its Gurnee facility, 1311 N. Estes St.
Appointments are required to ensure safety and efficiency. Collections are for
residential waste only. Schedule an appointment.
Attention job seekers! Attend job fair today
Meet with employers, and join free workshops to
help navigate the job search process at a job fair that is taking place through 12:30 p.m. today at Lakes High School, 1600 Eagles Way, Lake Villa. Bring your
resumes and dress to impress at this fair.
Touch a Truck at Waukegan Park District event
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
Celebrate Gurnee Days
Gurnee Days is celebrating its
44th year with activities like the "Gurnee Kids Got Talent"
show, the parade, amusement rides and more. Join the Gurnee community Aug. 11
through 14 and go for the gold with this year's Olympic theme. Visit
the Gurnee Days website for details.
Don't miss Zion's Jubilee Days festival
Write on your calendar now to join a Labor Day tradition in Zion, the 68th annual Jubilee Days Festival. The festival, which will run Sept. 3 to 5 will include a full weekend of fun including the 5K run, Miss Zion pageants, the parade, live music and more. Learn more
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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
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 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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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.
 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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