VOTE VOTE VOTE . . . . . We should all participate in our future.
If you plan on voting on Election Day, you must vote
at your assigned precinct’s polling location. To find your correct voting site,
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. |
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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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It has been a good run for me over the last 25 years representing your interests. Starting out as a Plan Commissioner, serving 20 years as a City of Highland Park Councilman/Mayor Pro Tem, then as a Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner and Lake County Board Member. Not only was I honored to be elected by the citizens of our community so many times but also honored to work besides dozens of great fellow officials past and present.
Together we were able to produce many positive outcomes and initiate a culture that produced a more responsive government to our citizens concerns and needs. I simply wish to thank you and look forward to continuing to be an active voice alongside you within our community.
The Lake County Division of Transportation invites you to attend a public hearing concerning the study of potential improvements to extend the existing Skokie Valley Bike Path in Lake County over Lake Cook Road into Cook County. Learn about the proposed improvements, review the status of the project and see the tentative construction schedule. Preliminary reports, drawings, maps and aerial renderings will be available to view. The public hearing will be conducted in an open house format, so the public may attend any time between 5 and 7 p.m.
When: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29
Where: Highland Park Police Department, 1677 Old Deerfield Road, Highland Park
Did you know that
there are 20 bins across Lake County where you can recycle clothing and
textiles? And, by making energy efficient improvements, you can reduce energy
costs by 15 to 30 percent -- or $450 to $900 a year? Visit our new Sustainable Lake County website to find out ways you can help the environment in your community. Some tips
may save you some money too! |
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 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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 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 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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 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 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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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.
Fall Horizons magazine
available online
Horizons is a free quarterly publication featuring articles on
Lake County wildlife, nature and history, Forest Preserve news, and a
calendar of events. In the fall issue, learn about the Discovery Museum’s move to its new home
in Libertyville and our Des
Plaines River Trail Challenge. Read Horizons online, or subscribe to
receive it for free in print form.
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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LCFPD Calendar of Programs and Events
Hike our LCFPD Trails
 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.
Apply for Employment with the
State of Illinois
Learn how to apply for employment with the State of Illinois by
attending a workshop 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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Feel free to contact me at 847.456.6933 or smandel@lakecountyil.gov.
It's an honor to serve you.
Sincerely,
Steven W. Mandel
Lake County Board Member / Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner
District 11, Highland Park - Highwood - Deerfield
2157 Saint Johns Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035
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