Hello Neighbors
Lake County government addresses the need for effective transportation through our Division of Transportation (LCDOT). The term "Transportation" includes a number of modes of travel: roads, trains (Metra), buses and Paratransit (Pace), bike/hike paths and more.
Intermodal connections rely on collaboration. For example, residents who choose to bike to train or bus connecting points can bring their bikes on the bus or train if they choose to do so.
LCDOT staff members do their best to coordinate with
transportation staff at Metra, Pace, municipalities, townships, the Lake County Forest Preserves District(LCFPD), the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Tollway Authority and the Federal Government. These and other organizations (e.g. developers and home owner associations [HOAs]) build and maintain roads and streets in Lake County.
LCDOT bike/hike paths often connect with paths in forest preserves, municipalities, park districts, housing developments, etc. to provide seamless, enjoyable non-motorized travel in and through our county on foot, bike - or in some cases - horseback.
I am pleased to provide you with transportation news and resources along with information from other Lake County Departments and LCFPD. You can find added resources by using the links below to villages, libraries, parks and more. I hope you find this to be informative and helpful..
Please contact me via phone, text or email with any questions or concerns you may have.
Regards,
 Road building in Illinois is a complex and lengthy process. The Rt 60/83 project, estimated now to cost $90 million, would
extend from Mundelein Crossings (Ivanhoe/Target) to Diamond Lake
Road. It will include a grade separation, likely a bridge over the railroad tracks.
This informative article about Barrington's transportation initiative is one example of the process and timeline. It started in January 2010 with meetings and workshops to gather community input.
A similar process for Rt 60/83 ended in October 2014. The report is due by Dec. 31, 2016. Only then can the state department of transportation, IDOT, consider moving to the other phases, as outlined in the Barrington example.
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Lake
County PASSAGE puts local traffic information at
your fingertips. PASSAGE is an intelligent transportation system designed to
provide motorists real time traffic congestion information through the PASSAGE
website, email
notifications, Twitter and radio 1620 AM. The PASSAGE website is mobile-friendly,
so you can get a map of current road conditions, construction and
events, including crashes, stalls, debris, and other roadway incidents as well
as view camera images at major intersections. Let us know what you think! Take PASSAGE Survey.
Governor
Bruce Rauner recently signed legislation that gives Lake County (along with
McHenry County) the authority to consolidate and dissolve units of local
government. This legislative change helps Lake County build on its
consolidation efforts to improve efficiency of government services and
alleviate tax burdens on residents.
Chairman
Aaron Lawlor said, “We recognize that in these tough times, the same old way of
conducting our business just doesn’t cut it. That’s why we are leading efforts
to save taxpayer money by sharing services, including contracting with
municipalities for plan review and inspection service and providing police
services at cost for some municipalities. We are also exploring the feasibility
of consolidating 911 emergency dispatch centers in the region, which presents
tremendous opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and provide cost
savings.”
The new law
is an expansion of a 2013 law that only applied to DuPage County. This move is
a step toward reducing the more than 7,000 units of government in Illinois,
which is more than any state in the nation.
 Be a
part of history. Become an election judge
The Lake County Clerk’s Office is in need of
election judges for the upcoming presidential election! Election judges ensure
that the elections are fair and accurate by processing Election Day voters. Pay
is based on election training, skills and assignment. Call the County Clerk’s
Office at 847-377-2408 or visit their website to learn more.
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Become
a couch potato voter. Vote by mail
Vote in the presidential election from the
comfort of your home! Registered Illinois voters can now request to receive a ballot by mail. Requests can be made at LakeVoterPower.info or by calling 847-377-2410.
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 Forest Preserve News
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Celebrate Lake County's Agricultural Roots
Join the 24th
annual Farm Heritage
Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 24 and 25 at Lakewood Forest
Preserve in Wauconda. Check out hundreds
of antique tractors, cars and other farm machinery as we celebrate Lake
County’s rural roots. Daily highlights include a tractor parade, sheep
herding demonstrations, scarecrow making, wagon and barrel train rides and a
petting zoo.
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Dog park and horse trail permits reduced
When purchased through Nov. 30, dog park and
horse trail annual permit prices are half price. Reduced permits are valid
through the end of the year. Learn
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 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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Certain
crimes such as popular scams can be targeted to older adults, so awareness and
education are key to protecting yourself. Attend this upcoming free
workshop to learn the popular scams which target senior citizens, the steps to
take if you should become a victim of a financial scam and more. Register to Attend
When: 10
a.m. to noon Sept. 24
Where: Gurnee Police Department, 100 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee
Questions? Contact Sandra Bankston at 847-377-3184
Telephone Scams
Anyone can be susceptible to a telephone scam.
Here are some tips from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to
protect yourself.
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The Lake County Jail and Health Department have launched a new
treatment option to help opioid or alcohol addicted inmates in the Lake County
Jail. Those eligible will begin receiving addiction treatment services through
the Health Department in the jail and after they are released. The Health
Department has committed to treating 15 inmates over the next six months. The
initiative is part of the Health Department’s newly expanded
Medication-Assisted Treatment program, which recently received a grant of $325,000
from the Health Resources and Services Administration. Read news
release
Take action! Work with your
family and your community to develop an action plan, so you can be prepared if
an emergency should occur. To observe National Preparedness Month through
September, check out these resources that can help you plan. And watch this video to learn ways to get emergency information in Lake County. |
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Mundelein fire and police to hold open house
Join the Mundelein Fire and Police public safety open house from
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at the police department, 221 N. Lake St. Check out
the kiddie combat challenge and a vehicle extrication performed by the fire
department, and see self-defense and evidence collection demonstrations
by the police department plus much more. Details
Fourth annual One World Festival is coming Sept. 17
Join
Mundelein’s fourth annual One World Festival, a family-friendly festival
recognizing cultures around the world through music, dance, food, crafts, and
art. The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 at
Kracklauer Park, 126 N. Lake St. Learn more
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