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.
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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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
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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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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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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 Veterans 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
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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