 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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 Residents and
officials recently gathered in central Lake County to celebrate the completion
of the Hawley Street Project. This project was a joint effort between the
Village of Mundelein who led the development and design of the project, and
LCDOT who was responsible for the construction of the project. The finished
product is a completely reconstructed Hawley Street, new water main and
sanitary sewer, new and upgraded traffic signals, and a new sidewalk and bike
path. Watch this to learn more.
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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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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.
 Forest Preserves 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. |
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 Wednesday, Nov. 30 to receive great rewards, and be entered to win raffle
prizes. |
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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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Join Mundelein's Holiday
Festivities Dec. 2
The Village of Mundelein will celebrate the
official kick-off of the holiday season at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 with the annual
tree lighting ceremony and fireworks. Join the fun!
Come to Downtown Libertyville and Join Dickens of a Holiday
Enjoy a festive time in downtown Libertyville during Dickens of a Holiday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 3 and 10. Take photos with Santa in Cook Park, visit the Children's Holiday Shoppe to find gifts for the family, and enjoy the Victorian tea. Learn more
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