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The Illinois State Treasurer is holding $2.5
billion in unclaimed funds for Illinois residents. The state holds these lost
funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs.
Property is returned at no cost with the proper identification. Visit the
Illinois State Treasurer’s site and enter your name or
business to see if money is being held.
 A pedestrian was struck and killed recently at the
intersection of North Sheridan Road and West Beach Road in Beach Park. The
pedestrian was wearing dark, non-contrasting clothing. Another fatality
occurred there in October 2015.
For the last few years, the Village of Beach Park has been
pursuing safety improvements in this area, including a safe crosswalk and
additional lighting. More information is available on the Village’s
website.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office provides these tips for
walking at night:
- Wear contrasting colored clothing to help drivers better
see you.
- Wear reflective clothing or a reflective vest if planning
on crossing any roadways while walking.
- Take extra time before crossing the roadway - during the
evening hours cars may be traveling faster than they appear
- Ensure you are certain no traffic is approaching you from
either direction before crossing.
The November crash remains under investigation by the Lake
County Sheriff’s Office Technical Crash Investigations Unit.
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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 board continues to invest in our
infrastructure, including our transportation system 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.
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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Enjoy Free Concert by Jazz Wave Big Band
See the Jazz Wave Big Band, a 17-piece jazz band perform at
a free concert from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N.
Genesee, Waukegan.
Save the Date as Waukegan Opens New Aquatics Center
Join the Waukegan Park District as they open the new indoor
aquatics center Dec. 2. The ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. followed by music
from 5 to 7 p.m. and free swimming from 5 to 10 p.m. There also will be free
swimming from noon to 7 p.m. Dec. 3 and 4. For information, call 847-782-3300.
The Waukegan Park District also is taking applications for
full-time, part-time and seasonal job openings. Apply online at the park district’s website.
Join Gurnee Mayor for
Coffee
Join Gurnee Mayor Kristina Kovarik for coffee between
10 a.m. and noon Saturday, Nov. 19 at Gurnee Donuts, 4949 Grand Ave., Suite 9.
Talk with the mayor about issues, ask questions, discuss concerns and offer
suggestions. Learn more
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
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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 Forest Preserve News
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Earn
a Bonus When Purchasing a Golf Gift Card
Simplify your shopping, surprise the golfer in your life and receive a
bonus this holiday season. From Nov. 14 through Dec. 30, receive a $10
bonus for each $100 in Lake County Forest Preserves golf gift card you
purchase. Gift cards are redeemable at ThunderHawk (Beach Park), Countryside (Mundelein), and Brae Loch (Grayslake) golf clubs. Gift cards
never expire. Bonus vouchers expire after June 30, 2017. Learn more. |
Des Plaines River Trail Challenge and Hike Lake County End Nov. 30
Just a few weeks left! There’s still time to finish the Des Plaines River Trail Challenge and Hike Lake County. Finish by Nov. 30 to
receive great rewards and be entered to win raffle prizes. |
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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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As we enjoy the fall season, drivers also need
to be more vigilant and watch for deer on the roads. Autumn coincides with the
mating season and increased deer movement, particularly at dusk and dawn.
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, Lake County ranked
among the top 10 Illinois counties for crashes involving deer in 2015. Learn how
you can keep safer on the roads. |
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