 To view the
unofficial results from the November 8 election, visit
the Lake County Clerk’s website. Remember
election results are unofficial until provisional and late-arriving vote by mail
ballots are counted 14 days after the election, and the results are certified.
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The County Board recently approved its annual budget
for next year, which is balanced and reflects the board’s commitment to fiscal
responsibility and making decisions that protect the long-term, fiscal health
of the County. The Board’s strong, fiscally conservative budget policies allow
the County to manage challenging times, maintain its fiscal stability, as well
as maintain our extremely strong AAA credit rating. The 2017 operating
budget, which funds the day-to-day operations, is essentially the same as last
year, up only less than one percent. In anticipation of potential State funding
cuts given the uncertainly of the State budget, County departments cut their
budgets by 2% through restructuring and other efficiency measures.
Additionally, there are 11 fewer employees than last year, and there are 100
fewer employees than five years ago. These reductions have been made without
adversely impacting service levels. The budget continues to invest in our
infrastructure, including our transportation system, as well as and the
delivery of Lake Michigan Water to the northwest region of the County. Check
out our new, reader-friendly on-line budget portal, which provides a
walk-through of our budget, including key takeaways, where the money comes and
where it goes. www.lakecountyilbudget.org.
 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, visit the Veterans Assistance Commission website, check out their latest brochure, and sign up for their monthly newsletter.
Recorder of Deed's Office Offers Information To Our Veterans
The Lake County Recorder of Deed's Office offers various services to our veterans and their families. This includes being the official keeper of veteran’s military records, or DD214. The Recorder’s Office is happy to provide veterans a free copy of this form upon the completion of a request for discharge record.
Networking Event Open to Active Military and Veterans
Active military and veterans are invited to attend Roll Call North Shore, a networking event from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Foss Park Golf Pavilion in North Chicago. Learn more
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The Lake County Sheriff’s
Office is partnering with the Veteran’s Assistance Commission, local law
enforcement agencies and schools to collect coats and outerwear for veterans
and their families. The collection period ends Nov. 30.
Bring gently used coats, gloves,
hats, socks and scarves to one of the following locations:
- Lake County Courthouse and Administrative Complex, 18 N.
County St., Waukegan
- Lake County Sheriff’s Office, 25
S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Waukegan
- Lake County Sheriff’s Office,
1301 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville
Learn about the various initiatives the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is leading by attending one of four remaining town hall meetings at locations throughout Lake County. Topics will include implementation of body-worn cameras, mental health initiatives, procedural justice programs and more. All meetings will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. View the town hall meeting dates and locations. |
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 The newly formed Lake
County Mental Health Coalition, co-chaired by Lake County Board Chairman Aaron
Lawlor and the Honorable Susan Garrett (former IL State Senator, 29th
District), recently held its first introductory meeting. The
group had a productive and positive discussion pertaining to community change
as it relates to mental health, development of systems to share data, and the
need to address stigmas associated with mental health. The next steps will be
to identify the mental health services already in place and how we can provide
a unified approach to delivering these services throughout Lake County. In this
video, Lawlor and Garrett discuss the work of the coalition. Watch now
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 Learn How to Get Your Next Job
Find out how to research, prepare, document, find and land your next job at an upcoming five-day workshop series hosted by Lake County Workforce Development.
- Nov. 14 to 18 from 10 a.m. – noon each day at the Job Center of Lake County in Waukegan
- Nov. 28 to Dec. 2 from 1 – 3 p.m. each day at Catholic Charities, 671 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan
Reserve a seat: Call 847-377-3439 or send an email to elocke@lakecountyil.gov.
Learn How to Apply for Employment with State of Illinois
Learn how to apply for employment with the State of Illinois. This workshop will be offered from 10:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Job Center of Lake County. Veterans will receive seating priority. Learn more
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The Lake County Housing Authority will open the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Waiting List. Preliminary applications for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program will be accepted Nov. 28 to Dec. 2. Preliminary applications can be accessed only on the Lake County Housing Authority website. All completed applications will be accepted, however, only 5,000 preliminary applications will be randomly selected using a computer generated lottery system.
Lake County Board Chairman Aaron
Lawlor recently took the 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 a representative of the Metra Board of Directors
who represents Lake County. Watch now |
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Illuminated Trails Guide the Way
With small solar lights to guide the way, hikers, skiers and snowshoers can get some evening exercise along the 1.3-mile fitness trail at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville and along a 1.65-mile hilly section of the Millennium Trail adjacent to the Winter Sports Area at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda. The illuminated trails and adjacent parking lots will remain open after sunset until 9 p.m. daily from Sunday, Nov. 6 through March 12, 2017. Learn more.
Get a 360-degree Look at Preserves and Trails
You can now use Google Street View to get a 360-degree look at the entire Des Plaines River Trail and also at Independence Grove, Heron Creek, Rollins Savanna and Buffalo Creek forest preserves.
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 Hike Lake County and Des Plaines River Trail Challenge End Nov. 30
It’s not too late to take part in Hike Lake County and the Des Plaines River Trail Challenge. Explore scenic trails while enjoying the fall colors. Both challenges end Nov. 30.
Book your 2017 event at a Forest Preserve picnic shelter
Reservations for 2017 dates at any of the Forest Preserves’ 31 picnic shelters are now being accepted. Plan early for your family reunion, company picnic or other group gathering to ensure your first choice of shelter and date. Learn more.
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 Nearly 150 schools
and 100,000 students participated in Attendance Week throughout Lake County!
Each year, schools hold fun activities to promote attendance in school. The
Lake County Regional Office of Education recently held its 28th annual Attendance Week awards ceremony
recognizing the schools who participated this year and celebrating students who
make good attendance a priority. The goal is to promote improved school
attendance across the county. Watch this to
learn more.
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