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Craig Taylor, District 19

September 29, 2016

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County Improves Transparency of Projects with New Web Map

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. 

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Maps Online Gets A Makeover. Try It Now!

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

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Go To County Clerk's Website To Learn More about Election

Visit the County Clerk's office November 8 Election web page to see a candidate list, your personalized ballot, dates and locations for early voting, the vote by mail application, or Election Day voting information. Online, in-person, or by mail voter registration is also listed on this page.

Transportation “Lockbox” Constitutional Amendment to Appear on November Ballot

When voters go to the polls in November, they will see a proposed amendment to the Illinois State Constitution on the ballot. The amendment will ask voters if all revenues from various transportation-related taxes and fees should only be spent on transportation projects and expenses. If approved, the amendment calls for putting transportation revenue in a “lockbox” that can only be used for transportation purposes.  This would include highway construction and repair, mass transit, enforcing traffic laws, and other transportation expenses such as paying off debt on transportation projects. While protecting against the diversion of transportation funds for other purposes, the proposed constitutional amendment does not provide any new capital funding for transportation in Illinois. It is estimated that Illinois must spend an additional $43 billion on transportation infrastructure in the next ten years to bring highways and bridges into good condition. Learn more


All Aboard! See What Metra is Working on in Lake County

Chairman Aaron Lawlor took the County Update show on the railroad! Metra takes passengers on about 750 trains per day along three lines across Lake County. In this episode of County Update, we talk with the Metra Board of director who represents Lake County. Watch now

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Learn About Scams, Security and More at Senior Law Day

Lake County senior citizens are invited to attend Senior Law Day, an educational forum from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Park City Branch Court. Learn about jury duty and elder law from Lake County judges and join a discussion on how to avoid criminal scams with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the Sheriff’s Office will address security in your home, on your computer or in the courthouse. Learn more


Leaders Join Walgreens to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse

Local and state elected leaders recently joined Walgreens Regional Vice President Joe Willey to unveil one of three safe medication disposal kiosks in Lake County. The Walgreens’ Safe Medication Disposal Program in Lake County is designed to give residents a better method to dispose unused or expired medications. Watch now

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Take a Tour of the Courthouse Expansion Project

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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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 Oct. 1 at Hastings Lake in Lake Villa. Learn more.

Join the Colossal Cup
Join the fun as two-player teams compete for prizes 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


Additional Workshop Offered to Handle Winter Conditions

Due to overwhelming interest, the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission will offer an additional class focusing on sensible salting practices for roadways. The demonstrations and expo will run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Lake County Division of Transportation, 600 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville. This workshop is limited to 75 registrants. Learn more 

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Join A Symposium for A Safer Lake County

Join a professional development forum open to clergy, health care, legal and human service professionals to address stopping abuse at its source. The Symposium for A Safer Lake County will take place Oct. 14 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Learn more about this event. 


Community News

Lake Zurich conducts sanitary sewer repair work
The Village of Lake Zurich is undertaking a project to rehabilitate approximately 4,700 feet of 30-inch diameter sanitary transmission sewers along the south side of Illinois Route 22 and along the center line of Old Mill Grove Road. The project began Sept. 26 and is anticipated to be complete by the end of November. You may experience some odors of the sanitary sewer and occasional traffic delays due to the rehabilitation. Learn more

Lake Zurich Fire Department to hold open house
Enjoy a fire sprinkler display, slide down a fire pole, ride in a fire truck, learn about fire safety and more at the Lake Zurich Fire Department's open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 9 at 321 S. Buesching Road. 

Take a scarecrow trail walk in October
The South Barrington Conservatory will hold its fifth annual Scarecrow Trail Walk Oct. 1 through 9. Scarecrows will be lurking on the south side of Bridges Drive. The grand opening on Oct. 1 will include a 1 p.m. viewing on the trail and scarecrow judging at 4 p.m. There will be over 20 kid-friendly scarecrow scenes and family fun.

Join second annual Barrington Area Legislative Breakfast
The Barrington Chamber of Commerce will hold its Barrington Area Legislative Breakfast Oct. 6 at the Makray Memorial Golf Club. Hear firsthand updates on state affairs and participate in and a Q&A session that will focus on issues related to business and governmentLearn more

Pepper Fest returns to Lake Barrington
Bring the family to Pepper Fest, hosted by the Lake Barrington Business Development Council from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 on Pepper Road from Route 14 to Northpointe Parkway.


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