Provide input on 14th Street improvements, Support suicide prevention at annual 5K and More

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Audrey Nixon, District 14

August 12, 2016 

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14th Street Improvement Project Public Hearing, Aug. 30

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The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is holding a public hearing for the 14th Street Improvement Project in North Chicago and Waukegan. The purpose of the hearing is to present the preferred improvement plan to the public, present the project schedule, and to seek public input regarding the proposed roadway improvements to 14th Street from IL Route 131 to Jackson Street. To see project documents from previous public information meetings and to learn more, visit the project website

When: 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30 (open house format)
Where: Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago


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Forest Preserves News

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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


Support Suicide Prevention at Annual 5K Event

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


Remember To Drop It and Drive

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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Filing an Assessment Appeal? Use our Online System

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


Healing Garden to Provide Comfort to Child Victims of Abuse

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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. 


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.


Community News

Come Touch A Truck in Waukegan
The Waukegan Park District will hold its Touch A Truck event from 5 to 7 p.m. today 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 Monday, 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

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