With
Thanksgiving approaching, I’d like to thank you for the opportunity to
represent District 19 on the Lake County Board. I wish you and your
family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, full of health, safety and
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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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Join Holiday Fun in Downtown Long Grove
Join the holiday fun starting Friday, Nov. 25 through Dec. 18 in downtown Long Grove. Strolling carolers, a Christmas tree parade, and free horse-drawn carriage rides will be among the fun. Don’t miss a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus too. For information, call the Visitors’ Center at 847-634-0888.
Don't Miss Hawthorn Woods' Annual Holiday Craft Fair
Decorate your home or search for a holiday gift at Hawthorn Woods'
annual Holiday Craft Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 at the Village Barn.
Admission is free. Details
Join the Miracle on Main Street
Be part of the
tradition and join the Miracle on Main Street event from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 3
in downtown Lake Zurich. Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and their reindeer, and enjoy
entertainment. Details
Enjoy Barrington's Holiday Festivities
Join Barrington's holiday festivities from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 3. There will be a free holiday trolley to take visitors to each festival throughout the day. The day includes the breakfast with Santa at 9 a.m., free carriage rides through downtown, carolling and the lighting of the village Christmas tree. Learn more
Resident, Resource Specialist Recognized by Ela Township
Ela Township recently recognized local resident Carol Sullivan for her dedication to honoring veterans who were laid to rest at Fairfield Cemetery. She inspects the headstones and cemetery for damage, researches veterans' names and documents their history, and places a flag on their graves.
Ela Township also recently recognized its resource specialist, Lisa Gaggiano, who was named Senior Staff Member of the Year by the Illinois Township Association of Senior Citizens Services Committees for her commitment to meeting the needs of seniors within the community.
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