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I hope you
and those close to you have enjoyed a happy and safe Christmas and Chanukah. It is almost New Years Eve and I want to wish you a safe and joyous start to the year.
2017 will bring with it a new opportunity for me to serve Lake County at the state level.
On November 8th, I was elected to the Illinois General Assembly as the State Representative for District 51, which encompasses Libertyville, Long Grove, Hawthorn Woods, Lake Zurich, several of the Barrington communities, and parts of Mundelein and Vernon Hills. My last day as your Lake County Board Member will be January 11th.
These past four years, representing your voice in county government, have been an honor. I have a few weeks left in this role and will continue to keep you updated with county news. I am available to assist with any county related business or questions you may have as well.
Thank you again for choosing me to serve as your Lake County Board Member. It has been a wonderful gift.
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A new year will bring with it almost 200 new state laws that
will go into effect across Illinois on January 1st.
This list of laws includes sick time
flexibility, more protection to bikers, and
a law allowing drug court participants to use medication-based addiction
treatments.
To view the entire list of new state laws click on the link below or the image to the right.
See the complete list.
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 The Illinois Secretary of State's office is
launching a new license plate replacement program beginning in January to
replace the oldest license plates with newly designed plates. Vehicle owners
will be notified by mail if they qualify for the new license plates.
If you are
not up for replacement, you may request a new license plate in January at www.cyberdriveillinois.com for
a $29 fee. In addition, vehicle owners with license plates manufactured after
2001 that are showing signs of wear and are difficult to read may visit www.cyberdriveillinois.com to
apply for a newly designed plate at no charge.
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So much has happened
in Lake County in 2016, from the record number of early voters, to new programs
to address the mental health crisis and the rise of opioid use. Check out our Year in Review to
see the highlights that had an impact in Lake County from 2016. |
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Lake County provides public safety and justice,
delivers public health services, invests in transportation and public works
infrastructure, holds elections, maintains important records, serves veterans,
inspects restaurants, controls flooding, protects rivers and streams, and so
much more! To learn more about what we do and how we are spending your tax
dollars wisely, watch
this video. |
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 Christmas Tree Recycling
Bring your Christmas tree to select Lake County Forest Preserve
locations. Donated trees are chipped and used for trails and landscaping at
forest preserves throughout Lake County. Find
out more
Textile Collection Program
Donate your new and gently used clothing and textiles, which will be reused and
allow the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County to continue programs. Your worn out
and stained items also can be recycled, turning them into usable new products.
Bring your items to one of these drop off locations.
Household Chemical Waste Drop Off Events
Keep our environment clean by disposing of chemicals safely. Schedule a
household chemical waste recycling appointment for Jan. 14 or Jan. 23 at the
Solid Waste Agency of Lake County facility, 1311 N. Estes St., Gurnee. Acceptable Items
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 New Interactive Tool Gives You Look at Snow Removal Operations
The
Lake County Division of Transportation has a new interactive mapping tool to
give residents a behind-the-scenes look at what goes in to our snow and ice
removal operations. Find which snow plow routes you encounter on your way to
work or school, see what happens during a typical snow event, and connect with
resources that will help you know before you go! Check it out!
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 Don’t Crowd the Plow
When plow trucks are out,
remember to stay back at least 50 feet or two to three car lengths, due to road
conditions and so the plow operators can see your vehicles. The Lake County
Division of Transportation’s snowplow operators are extremely safety conscious,
but they need your help. Stay back, and let them do their job of cleaning the
road for you. Don’t Crowd the Plow! Watch our video to learn more.
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Build an Emergency Kit for Your
Vehicle
You may have an emergency supplies kit for your home, but
what about your vehicle? Make sure to keep a shovel, blankets, booster cables,
and these other items in your car this winter. |
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The holiday season is
time for many to travel by car to see family and friends. Stay up to date with
real time traffic information and current road conditions with Lake County Passage. Sign up to receive customized email alerts and
stay ahead of traffic this winter! |
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 Forest Preserve News
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Winter Recreation
Cold weather brings winter fun in your forest
preserves. Enjoy a solar-lit evening hike, sledding, cross-country skiing,
snowmobiling, ice skating or ice fishing this season. Before heading out, check for status
updates online, or call the 24-hour winter sports hotline at
847-968-3235. Learn more. |
 Winter Habitat Restoration Projects
This winter, the Forest Preserve's well-trained
crews will remove invasive woody species, primarily buckthorn, autumn olive,
sandbar willow and honeysuckle from forest preserves across the county. A total
of 27 restoration projects are scheduled this season, including 447 acres of
woody clearing, 70 acres of forestry mowing, and 170
acres of small invasive tree and shrub removal. See maps and details
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Winter Horizons Magazine Available Online
Horizons is a free quarterly
publication featuring articles on Lake County wildlife, nature and history,
Forest Preserve news, and a calendar of programs and events. This issue features our efforts to eradicate invasive buckthorn
throughout the county. Read Horizons online, or subscribe to receive it for
free in print form. |
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Summer Camp Registration Now Open
Forest Preserve summer camps are designed for summer fun and learning and are
available in a variety of topics for ages 4 to 14. Browse available camps and
enroll online. Early bird discounts apply through Feb. 15, 2017. Learn more.
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Representatives from leading Lake County businesses will
recruit students graduating from top-rated Midwest Engineering programs at the
first Lake County Engineering Internship and Job Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 6,
2017 at the College of Lake County Grayslake Campus. Students will be able to
interview with employers for current, full-time positions. Students should
bring resumes and portfolios for company representatives to view. Employers
will be looking for students within a wide array of engineering disciplines
including civil, industrial, mechanical, aeronautical, and more. Learn more
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