I would like to give my deepest condolences to the family of Jack Germann.  Jack passed away recently and was a lifelong resident of Round Lake Heights. He served as a Trustee from 1975-1978 and again from 1999 - present. Jack had a huge heart and was a wonderful person. He was always smiling and a pleasure to talk to. He loved his community and served it well. I considered him a friend.

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. 

Lindenhurst Veterans Day Ceremony  

Veterans Day ceremonies will take place on Friday November 11, 2016 @ 11:00 a.m.  The Lindenhurst Veterans Memorial is located at the entrance to Lindenhurst Village Hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road.  In the event of inclement weather the ceremony will be held in the Public Works Building behind Village Hall. 

The keynote Speaker is Michael Paul Peck, Colonel, United States Army (Retired). Michael Peck is currently  the Superintendent for the Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County. Colonel Peck served in both Korea and Vietnam.

A brief presentation will be given by Julie Tevenan, MSW LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social worker currently working through the Captain James A Lovell Federal Health Care Center.  Julie helps to support, advocate and develop resources for individuals with diagnosed chronic and severe mental illness, and medical and active substance abuse diagnoses.  She works with veterans who are literally or chronically homeless in Lake, McHenry and Kenosha counties.

Lindenhurst Police Explorers Scouts will provide the Color Guard.    Music and Taps will be provided by Lakes Community High School Band.  A Three Volley Salute will be conducted by Lake County Detachment 801 of the Marine Corps League.

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. 

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 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. 

Forest Preserve News

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.

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