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At my request,
the Chief County Assessment Officer
gave a presentation to the county board at our recent meeting explaining
details around the assessment process, and specifically
the equalization process, which has led to in an increase in 2016 assessments. It’s important to note that the “equalization
factor” can result an increase to your assessment,
but if does not necessarily result in an increased tax bill next
year. Board members also asked many questions that may help taxpayers
understand this complex issue a little better. Watch the
discussion now.
As a reminder,
the entire property tax process is defined in State law and it dictates that
each year, the Illinois Department of Revenue
(DOR) provides its analysis of the assessment level in a
township using recent sales transactions. The next step in the
process is for the CCAO to apply a township “equalization
factor” when market sales are higher than the assessment value levels in place to bring them to
a uniform level. The equalization factor ensures the tax burden is
distributed fairly from township to township by bringing assessment values in line with market
values. Conversely, in general assessment years - the next one will be in 2019
- your township assessor will review individual assessment values and make adjustments.
If everyone’s assessment went up (by
any percentage) and taxing bodies (schools, cities,
townships or county) did raise their taxes, the equalization itself
would not impact your tax bill. This is complicated because some taxing
bodies overlap multiple townships, but essentially, the
equalization factor ensures the tax burden is distributed fairly from
township to township.
To learn
more, contact your township assessor. You can also visit assessor.lakecountyil.gov, or call the office and talk to one of our taxpayer advocates.
Lake
County government is investing in various improvement projects across the
county – including road, water/sewer and stormwater projects and facility
expansion projects like the new court tower in Waukegan. To help residents see
and learn about the projects we’re working on, we’ve developed the easy-to-use
Lake County Capital
Improvement Projects web portal.
Visit the new Maps Online, which is now
easier to use, can be used on any device, including cell phones and tablets,
and has more functionality. One of Lake
County’s most frequently visited web applications, Maps Online allows users to
search and customize maps to include administrative boundaries, cities, water
features, parks, landmarks, highways, buildings and more. Check It Out Today!
Provide
Your Feedback:
Our GIS Division welcomes comments on the new Maps Online. To provide your
feedback, send an email to gis@lakecountyil.gov.
 The new Lake County Courthouse will be eight
stories tall and is expected to be completed in spring 2018. This expansion is
designed to help increase efficiency of the justice system and help the county
prepare for population growth. Watch this video to
take a tour, and see the progress being made on the expansion project.
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 Forest Preserve News
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Make
a Difference for Wildlife Workday
Learn about the benefits of native plants, how to identify invasive species,
and then participate in a habitat restoration workday. This event will take
place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 1 at Hastings
Lake in
Lake Villa. Learn more. |
Join
the Colossal Cup
Join the fun as two-player teams compete for prizes Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Countryside Golf Club in Mundelein. Shotgun start is at 10 a.m. The
colossal cup size is double the standard cup, so putts will sink with ease and
your score will drop with it. Learn more. |
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Take
the Des Plaines River Trail Challenge
Travel the entire 31.4 miles of the Des Plaines River
Trail (DPRT) by Nov. 30 and be rewarded. The final section of the DPRT was
completed in 2015 and now spans the length of the county.
Help celebrate this amazing gem by using it. Bike it. Boat it. Walk it or run
it. Or, you can make a donation to help the Forest Preserves keep it
clean and safe. Learn more. |
Every year, suicide claims the lives of 40,000 people, and another 500,000 people
attempt it. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the National
Council is joining with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to expand its #BeThe1To campaign and emphasize the role everyone can play to take action and save lives.
Find
out how you can help someone who may be thinking of suicide.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office 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
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 Residents in
unincorporated Lake County may be able to save up to 20 percent on their flood
insurance policies. Lake County is recertified each year through FEMA based on
our floodplain and building code regulations and community information and
education. With this rating, there is a potential savings of up to $257 per
policy, saving Lake County residents $253,413 annually. Visit the County’s flood information
page to determine if you are located in a floodplain and learn more about
floodplain regulations. To see if you qualify, contact your flood insurance
agent.
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Lake County Public Works has begun its fall hydrant flushing.
Public Works customers may notice a slight discoloration of the water after
flushing. This is not harmful and will dissipate after a short time. It is
recommended that you do not do laundry on the day that hydrant
flushing takes place in your area. View the hydrant
flushing schedule. |
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Progress continues on Lakemoor's new village hall and police department
Progress continues on the new Lakemoor Village Hall and Police
Department. The exterior brickwork is almost complete and the roof is being
installed. This one-story, 13,980-square-feet facility will house the village’s
administrative offices, board room, and police services. It is estimated to be
completed in late winter 2017.
Join Grant Township's fall festival
Grant Township and the Village of Fox Lake will hold its fall festival Sunday, Oct. 2 at the Grant Township Center, 26725 W. Molidor Road, Fox
Lake. Enjoy the Fox Lake Volunteer Fire Department's pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be hayrides, pumpkin decorating contests and much more. Learn
more
Bring your papers to shred to Grant Township event
Grant Township will once again provide residents free shredding
at its shred it and forget it event from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 8 at 26725 W.
Molidor, Ingleside. Your documents will be safely shredded while you watch. Learn more
Save
the date! Fox Lake to plan senior fair Oct. 27
Discover vendors as well as giveaways and
more at the senior fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at Maravela’s Banquets and
Catering in Fox Lake. Details
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