Property owners in Libertyville
Township may have questions as to why their 2016 assessments increased by 6.99%
compared to last year. The answer is not a simple one, and our experts in the
Chief County Assessment Office are happy to review your individual assessment
and answer your specific questions. Or, you can attend a Tax Assessment Help Center and get one-on-one assistance.
In summary, the entire property tax
process is defined in State law, and it requires properties to be assessed at
33.33% of their fair cash value. It also includes a series of checks and
balances to maintain uniformity between individual assessed values and
corresponding fair-cash values throughout the township. State law requires that
the assessed values be calculated based upon data from the three prior calendar
years, and the sales data from this three-year window indicate that assessed
values in Libertyville Township are below what’s required by State law. Therefore, in order to get to the 33.33%,
assessments across the township, assessments must be increased by 6.99% over
the 2015 levels, using something that’s called the “Equalization Factor.” You
can go to the Chief County Assessment Office
website to see more information on
equalization factors and the data utilized in that process.
There are opportunities to appeal your
assessment if you meet certain criteria. To learn more, visit assessor.lakecountyil.gov, or call the office and talk to one of our
taxpayer advocates. Please note, the deadline to appeal is 30 days after
the date of publication of current assessments, which is Aug. 29 for
Libertyville Township.
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.
Local
police departments are now not the only place you can dispose of unwanted
prescriptions as Walgreens has recently installed medication disposal kiosks at
three Lake County locations:
- 780 Waukegan Road, Deerfield
- 15 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove
- 1811 Belvidere Road, Waukegan
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
Veterans are invited
to come to the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan on Nov. 11 to have their oral
histories recorded. The typed transcripts will be archived at The Library of Congress as part of the Veterans History Project. This
project aims to collect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of
American war veterans. The deadline to submit forms to participate in this
year’s event is Oct. 1. Any veteran interested in being interviewed for
this project should contact Carol Cord at ccord@lakecountyil.gov or 847-377-3771. Learn more
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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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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office 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
Apply today to become a
Sheriff’s Office reserve deputy
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office also
is currently accepting applications for reserve deputies. The Reserve
Deputy Unit is comprised of members who give back to Lake County through
community service in the area of law enforcement. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a high
school graduate (or equivalent). Apply
today
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Forest Preserves 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 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
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Enjoy art, music and more at Mundelein Arts Festival The sixth annual Mundelein Fine Arts Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10 and 11 at Kracklauer Park
in downtown Mundelein. The event will feature artists, local musicians and food. Artwork by select students from Mundelein
High School will also be highlighted. Details
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