 Winter is closing in fast. If you are like me, you are doing your final mows and buttoning up your yard and home for winter. There are still many things happening around District 3 as we close in on the new year.
If you have time, please take a moment to check out the Illinois Unclaimed Funds. I did this and even though there was no funds for my wife and I, we did find many funds available for our family.
If you didn't get a chance to stop by any of the Veterans Day events I made a little slide show of the Lindenhurst Veterans Memorial Event. You can click on either of the pictures or CLICK HERE to watch.
I am happy that many of the road projects are coming to an end. Grand Ave. is open and I saw a Lindenhurst Notice that Beck Road is now officially open also!
I enjoy keeping you informed on things happening around the county and community. Together we can make sure that Lake County remains a wonderful place to call home.
Sincerely, Tom Weber
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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.
Lake Villa Lighted Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Lindenhurst Park District Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Round Lake Beach Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
A Village Tradition!
Friday, November 25
6:15 PM - Santa arrives by Fire Truck
6:30 PM - Village Tree Lighting
Join us for an evening of fun as the Village of Round Lake Beach hosts its annual Holiday Tree Lighting! Our evening begins at the Village Hall with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus on a Fire Truck at approximately 6:15 p.m. Shortly after, the annual lighting of the tree will begin.
After the tree lighting ceremony, everyone is invited to warm up next door at the Cultural & Civic Center. Children can enjoy a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts and much more!
Invite your friends and family for hot drinks and treats. The first 150 families at the Center will receive a “Round Lake Beach Holiday Shopping Gift Bag” filled with coupons to help you save and keep your Christmas shopping local.
Round Lake Heights Tree Lighting
 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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Have you been naughty or nice? Santa will write back to each child who drops off or mails a letter to the Park District. Letters must be received by Wed, Dec. 7 by 5pm. Don't forget to leave your return address on you letter.
 
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.
Improv Playhouse presents : A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Improv Playhouse is eager to welcome Round Lake Beach to the streets of Victorian London by bringing A Christmas Carol to life on stage! Join Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and three spirits in a classic telling of this beloved holiday story with the whimsical humor of Improv Playhouse!
Seating is limited! Purchase tickets in advance!
December 3
2:00pm Matinee
7:30pm Evening Performance
Illinois Brass Band Free Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 11, 3:00pm
Holiday music and fun for the whole family!
The Illinois Brass Band, winners of 6 North American Band Association awards, returns to the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center for a free concert full of holiday cheer!
Tickets are FREE but reservations are encouraged.
To reserve tickets in advance, click here.
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 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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 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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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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