With Thanksgiving approaching, I’d like to thank you for the opportunity
to represent District 16 on the Lake County Board. I wish you and your
family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, full of health, safety and
happiness.
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The Lake
County IL Sheriff's Office will conduct
extra safety patrols for the Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Safety Campaign.
Deputies will be focused on locating impaired drivers, speeders, distracted
drivers, and occupant restraint violators. Learn more about the campaign.
Be Cautious on
the Roads during Deer Season
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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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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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 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. |
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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Round Lake Beach Hosts Annual Tree Lighting Join the Village of Round Lake Beach’s annual tree lighting
ceremony at 6:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 in front of Village Hall. After the tree
lighting, come to the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center for
refreshments, crafts and a chance to meet Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.
Bring Family and Friends to Round Lake Tree Lighting Bring
family and friends to the Village of Round Lake’s annual tree lighting at 6
p.m. Dec. 2 at the Round Lake Village Hall. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies,
music, hayrides and a visit from Santa.
Round Lake Area Park District To Host Holiday Festival Save the date for the Round Lake Area Park District holiday festival on Dec. 3. Enjoy ice sculptures, games, Little Elves workshop, sleigh rides, a performance by the Community Band, pictures with Santa and more. Details
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