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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Join the First Illinois Young Birders Symposium
Join the Illinois
Young Birders on Saturday, Aug. 27 for a day of birding, presentations by young birders
and professionals, and member art displays. The symposium will be held at Ryerson
Conservation Area in Riverwoods. Learn more
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Hawkfest Experience the fall hawk migration and see live raptors at Hawkfest from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve in
Lake Forest. Join official raptor counters as they scan the skies and share
their tips for identification. Help spot migrating raptors, and visit bird
education stations to learn about raptor adaptations, the amazing world of
woodpeckers, and waterfowl identification on Lake Michigan. The event is free
and open to all ages. Learn
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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 Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will hold its
next household chemical waste collection from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at
the Lake Forest Municipal Services Center, 800 N. Field Drive. These
collections are open to Illinois residents. Learn
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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.
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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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
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 gives 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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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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Enjoy a taste and art at Highland Park festival Join the 10th Annual Taste of Highland Park, which will run in conjunction with the 33rd Port Clinton Art Festival. The taste will run from 5 to 10 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28 in downtown Highland Park. Discover local restaurants and live entertainment. Artists will be selling original work in the Port Clinton Art Festival from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 27 and 28. Learn more
Learn about services available to older adults at Deerfield expo The Deerfield Park District will host its 13th annual Healthy Lifestyle Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St. Open to adults over age 50, this free event focuses on ways to enjoy and achieve a healthy lifestyle. Learn more
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