 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
will earn a prize, too. Learn more.
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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
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
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
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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.
The Lake County Merit Commission is currently accepting applications for the deputy sheriff position. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years of age at the time of orientation, a high school graduate (or GED) and possess a valid driver's license. Apply Today |
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 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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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 5K run and walk for seniors
A 5K run and walk for seniors, organized by Waukegan Township will start at 9 a.m. Sept. 3 at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville. For information, call 847-244-4900.
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