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With Thanksgiving approaching, I’d like to thank you for the
opportunity to represent District 2 on the Lake County Board. I wish you
and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, full of health, safety and
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Two Sheriff’s Deputies and Canine Deputy Honored Deputy
Craig Somerville and his canine partner, Diesel, were awarded the Chicago Crime
Commission "Paws of Distinction" Award. Among the work the duo
has done this year, Diesel located 29 individually wrapped bags of
heroin, three individually wrapped bags of crack cocaine, one bag of powder
cocaine, and a pistol, all of which were hidden in a vehicle compartment. In
February, Diesel encouraged two offenders to surrender during a burglary
in-progress.
Deputy
Robert Skrypek also was recently presented the Chicago Crime Commission
"Stars of Distinction – Lifetime of Service" Award. Deputy Skrypek
began his career with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in May 1995. He’s served
in the Court Security Division, Highway Patrol Division, Criminal
Investigations Division, Warrants Division, Cyber Crimes Unit, Tactical
Response Team, and currently serves as a Field Training Officer. Learn more
about the honorees.
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Lake County Hosts First Telephone Town Hall Meeting December 13
Residents often ask – what does the County do? The Lake County Board invests in 300 miles of county roads that you drive on every day, funds public safety and judicial agencies that work 24/7 to keep your family safe, and supports healthcare programs that contribute to the health and wellness of our residents and communities. All of these and many other vital services are funded with about 7% of your property tax bill and the County Board is working hard to stretch every penny. And, YOU have a say in how we prioritize and invest your tax dollars. You’re invited to participate in our first-ever Telephone Town Hall meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 with Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor. As the County Board gets ready to update its strategic plan next year, we want to know what is important to you. During the Telephone Town Hall, we will discuss our current priorities and you will be able to share your thoughts and ideas to make our county even better!
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Before You Eat that Thanksgiving Meal, Go To Boot Camp Join the Gurnee Park District’s free Turkey Day Bootcamp from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24 at the Hunt Club Park Community Center.
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.
Get a look at County life from the perspective
of two of Lake County's loved employees. Mitch, who works at the Children's Advocacy
Center, and Hitch, who works at the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit therapeutic
intensive monitoring program, recently wore GoPro cameras to give you a look at
who they work with, how they help and why we think they're great. Watch now |
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Health Department Offers Programs for Diabetes
Prevention and Treatment
Did
you know that 31,000 adults have been diagnosed with diabetes and another
73,000 have been diagnosed with pre-diabetes? Watch this to
learn about a quiz you can take to know your risk, and learn the services the Lake
County Health Department offers to help you prevent and manage diabetes. |
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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. 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. |
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