The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT)
will temporarily close Washington Street at the railroad crossing west of Lake
Street, to raise the railroad track at the grade crossing and rebuild the
temporary grade crossing and roadway approaches. This closure is part of the
Washington Street Underpass construction project. The closure of the
crossing will begin at 9 p.m. Sept. 9. Washington Street will
reopen to thru traffic at 5 a.m. on Sept. 12. You can find more
information about this project at the Washington Street underpass website.
Detour Route: Washington Street, to IL Rte 83, to Rollins
Road, to Hainesville Road. Local traffic will have access to the Metra Station
Entrance west of the railroad tracks. Washington Street will be closed to all
traffic from east of the Metra station entrance to Lake Street.
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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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
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 gives you tips to make
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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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Become a superhero. Join the Superhero Fun Run While invites have been sent to Batman, Spider-Man, Wonder Woman and Superman, humans also can still join the Superhero Fun Run. Hosted by the Round Lake Area Park District, the two-mile run and walk will take place Sept. 11. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m. at the sports center, and the walk and run will begin at 10 a.m. Costumes are encouraged. Learn more
Low-cost pet vaccination clinic coming in Grayslake Get your pet's
vaccinations up to date at a low-cost pet vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to
noon Sept. 10 at the Grayslake Police Department, 10 S. Seymour. Pets are taken
on a first come first served basis at these clinics offered by the Lake County
Health Department and Community Health Center. All animals brought to a clinic
must be at least four months old. Learn more
Check out car show at College of Lake County
Cool cars of various types will be on display at the Techs of
Tomorrow Scholarship Car Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 at the
College of Lake County Parking Lots 1 and 3, 19351 W. Washington St.,
Grayslake. Awards will be given to the top 10 vehicles. There also will be
door prizes and refreshments.
Relive history at
Hainesville's Civil War Encampment Relive
history at the Village of Hainesville's Civil War Encampment and Battle from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept 10 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Northbrook Sports
Club in Hainesville. Learn more
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