Hello Neighbors
This newsletter gives you a number of indoor/outdoor entertainment options - active and passive. I've also added a reminder that the second payment for our property tax is due September 2nd.
Mental Health/Mental Illness is a major issue - for individuals, families, friends and neighbors. The topic and ways to better address the issue is beginning to see the light of day with some significant progress underway. There is a growing understanding that we can address a host of problems/issues by first addressing mental health. Under Sheriff Ray Rose and I have discussed the implications - more below.
Recently a resident asked about appropriate disposal of various "hazardous waste" materials and items. I told him that I also have several boxes of hazardous "stuff" in the garage and need to know what, where and when to dispose of it all. See below.
I hope you will find this information to be useful and informative. Please contact me by phone or email if you have questions or concerns.
Regards,
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
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P.S The Lake County Sheriff's Department has a great deal of interest in Mental Health/Illness issues and has implemented a significant training initiative to help make first responses most effective for each situation. I congratulated Under Sheriff Ray Rose recently after his team safely talked down a troubled man poised to jump to his death.
Individuals with mental illness account for a large portion of the people who move through the judicial system and are often housed at the Lake County Jail. The collaborative effort with partners across the county is not only the right thing to do, it is the smart thing to do to unclog the judicial system and provide more efficient and effective mental health services while decreasing the jail population and related costs.
 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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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.
 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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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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We have several boxes of hazardous "stuff" in our garage - ready for recycling (where/when"). By coincidence, a resident called and asked what to do with his various types of waste. I promised to provide more information.
From time to time, this newsletter includes information about "special events" for recycling. Yet, questions remain about what to do each week, or how to deal with the "old" computer, cables and CFL bulbs that were no longer needed.
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) provide helpful guidance about what you may/may not put out for your weekly pickup and a handy tool (an alphabet of items/stuff) that provides information about what, when and where. Take a tour of the website www.swalco.org to answer your questions. If you still need assistance, you may contact SWALCO at 847-336-9340 or 847-377-4950.
 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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Attend the Cruisin' with the Classics car show
The eighth annual Cruisin’ with the Classics Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21. The free show will feature over 120 classic car owners as well as contests, refreshments and more. Learn more
Hawthorn Woods Friday Evenings in the Park
Concerts and movies in the Park. Friday evenings, 6:30 pm. Learn More
Wauconda Park District to host women's golf outing
Join the ninth annual Women’s Golf Outing, hosted by the Wauconda Park District on Sept. 16 at Prairie Isle Golf Course. There will be 13 holes of golf, contests and more. Learn more
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