|
Assessment notices have been sent out to property owners in Lake County. If you have questions or
concerns regarding the assessed value of your property, discuss this with
your local
township assessor’s office.
Assistance Understanding Your Property Tax Assessment
There also are resources to help homeowners work one-on-one with a member
of the Chief County Assessment Office to evaluate your property tax assessment.
Taxpayer advocates are available between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday at the Chief County Assessment Office, 18 N. County St., 7th Floor,
Waukegan.
Homeowners also can visit one of the tax assessment help centers. Check out the
dates and times.
Filing an Assessment Appeal? Use our Online System
Our quick and convenient Online Appeal
Filing System allows you to get your appeal information to the Board of
Review without the hassle of mailing or hand delivering them to the Chief
County Assessment Office in Waukegan. Watch this video
for step-by-step assistance to file an appeal online. Learn more about the
process to file an appeal including reasons to appeal and the hearing
process.
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, the Honorable
Susan Garrett (former IL State Senator, 29th District) and I 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
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. 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
 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
|
In Lake County, we appreciate the dedication and commitment of the
men and women who have served in the United States Military. To honor their
service, we offer resources to help veterans and their families. To learn more,
check out this brochure, which details
the assistance the Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission provides, the
Veterans Treatment and Assistance Court, how to request a military service
discharge record, and more.
 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.
|
 Did
you know 60 percent of teen crashes occur when the drivers are distracted? To
reduce this, Lake County law enforcement and traffic safety partners are
working together to educate motorists about the dangers of texting and driving,
and increased traffic safety patrols will be enforcing the hand-held cell phone
ban through Labor Day. Watch this video
to learn more about the #DropItAndDrive campaign.
|
 Our
regional transit system is the second largest in the country by passenger miles
traveled (only behind New York). The Regional Transportation Authority is
responsible for planning and funding regional transit, which includes CTA, PACE
and Metra. In this County Update, learn more about the RTA’s transit
priorities, efforts underway to create accessible, walkable and livable
communities, and the RTA’s Trip Planner, which provides step-by-step directions
for using public transportation in the Chicago region. Watch video
|
 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.
|
 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
|
 Forest Preserve News
|
 |
|
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 |
 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.
|
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 |
|
 |
| 
