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happening in Lake County. If you have any comments or concerns, feel
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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
 Forest Preserve News
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Hike Lake
County
Like to hike? Enjoy summer sunshine and autumn colors while exploring
designated Hike Lake County trails. Complete seven hikes by Nov. 30, and
you'll earn a reward. Let your canine companion join in on the fun and they
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 August is the peak month for West Nile virus.
The disease can be transmitted by mosquitoes and is again present this summer
in Lake County. Hear from Mike Adam,
senior biologist at the Lake County Health Department, as he provides tips on
how to protect yourself from mosquitoes and an update on the presence of the Zika
virus. Watch Video
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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.
 As students return to the classroom, let’s make sure
they are safe this school year. This means keeping an eye on the road for
school buses and students walking to school, as well as making sure students
stay safe by using their technology in a responsible way. Watch this video as the Lake County Sheriff’s Office give you tips to make
sure students stay safe.
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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, which is Aug. 31, 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.
 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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 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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Coffee with the Gurnee mayor
Enjoy morning coffee and doughnuts with Gurnee Mayor Kristina Kovarik from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 20 at Dunkin Donuts, 5414 Grand Ave. Learn more
Spend your Friday morning at Gurnee's farmers market
Check out the Gurnee Park District's farmers market, which is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday through Sept. 30 at Esper Petersen Park on Grand and Kilbourne avenues. Details
Grandwood Park's Music by the Lake concert series concludes Sunday
Enjoy the final concert as part of the Grandwood Park Civic Association's Music by the Lake concert series on Sunday, Aug. 21. Admission is free. Details
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