Your November 8 Election Guide

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Jeff Werfel, District 6

November 1, 2016

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Election Day Is Almost Here. Find Out Where to Vote, Register, Preview Your Ballot and More

The Nov. 8 election is fast approaching. View the voter information guide to see a complete list of candidates, public questions, early voting sites, and more.

Three Ways to Vote

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Vote Early and Register at a Site Across the County
You can now vote and register at any early voting site regardless of where you live in Lake County. Early voting will be available until Nov. 7. Hours and dates vary at the 14 different locations. Find your closest early voting site.

Vote from the Comfort of Your Home
Avoid the long lines on Nov. 8 by filling out your ballot from the comfort of your own home. It’s so easy that even a couch potato can do it! To request a ballot by mail, visit LakeCountyClerk.info and click on the “Vote by Mail” icon, call 847-377-2406, or email your name and address to VotingbyMail@lakecountyil.gov. The final day to submit your application is 5 p.m. Nov. 3.

Voting and Registering to Vote On Election Day
If you plan on voting on Election Day, you must vote at your precinct’s polling location. To find which site you need to vote at, use our Polling Place Locator. Be aware that voter registration also will be available in all precinct polling locations on Election Day and at the County Clerk’s Office in Waukegan. 

Preview Your Ballot

Did you know you can preview your personalized ballot before heading to the polls? Log onto LakeVoterPower.info and confirm your registration. Then you can print your ballot preview to take into the voting booth as a reference.


SWALCO News

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Don’t Throw Out Your Pumpkins. Compost Them
Drop off your pumpkins to be composted between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the College of Lake County Grayslake campus parking lot 3. Pumpkins are full of nutrients, and are great for the soil! This service is free. Learn more

Bring Household Chemical Waste To Gurnee Collections
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will hold its next household chemical waste collections Nov. 12 and again Nov. 28 at its Gurnee facility, 1311 N. Estes St., Gurnee. Collections are for residential waste only, and all SWALCO household chemical waste collections are free for Illinois residents. Appointments are required for the household chemical waste events at the Gurnee facility to ensure safety and efficiency. Schedule an appointment


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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.

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.

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We Appreciate Our Veterans. See Services We Offer

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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


Learn About Sheriff’s Office Initiatives at Town Hall Meetings

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Learn about the various initiatives the Lake County Sheriff’s Office is leading by attending one of five 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


Check Out the New Water Meter Customer Portal

Lake County Public Works has launched its new Water Meter Customer Portal, which allows Public Works customers to monitor how much water they’re using, receive alerts regarding water usage, and much more. Watch this video to learn more.

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Job News

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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


Preliminary Applications To Be Accepted for Housing

The Lake County Housing Authority will be accepting preliminary applications for the Public Housing Scattered Site waiting lists now through Friday, Nov. 4. Preliminary applications can be accessed online only for the Scattered Site 3 bedroom units on the Lake County Housing Authority website. All completed applications will be accepted, however, only 300 preliminary applications will be randomly selected using a computer generated lottery system. 

The Lake County Housing Authority also 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 also 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. 


Community News

Drop Off Your Letter to Santa
Do your little ones enjoy writing their letters to Santa each year? Drop off those letters at the Round Lake Area Park District's Robert W. Rolek Community Center starting Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Dec. 2. In order to receive a reply from Santa, all letters must have a clearly legible return address. No postage is necessary. 

Save the Date for Grayslake's Holiday Festivities
Join the Village of Grayslake to see the fourth annual Grayslake Giving Trees display from noon to 8 p.m Nov. 25. Also, don't miss so much more holiday fun including the annual Holiday Market from 5 to 8 p.m. in the community room as well as the tree lighting and arrival of Mr. and Mrs. Claus at 5:30 p.m. Learn more


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