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 December 30, 2016
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 I want to wish you
and those close to you a happy and safe holiday season. I hope that you
all have a healthy and joyous time with family, friends and neighbors.
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A new year will bring almost 200 new laws that
will go into effect in Illinois on Jan. 1. This includes sick time
flexibility, more protection to bikers, and
a law allowing drug court participants to use medication-based addiction
treatments. See
the complete list. |
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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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 A total of 79 lives have been saved by law enforcement officers this year as part of the Lake County Opioid Initiative's Police Naloxone Program. A total of 125 lives have been saved since the program began on Christmas Day 2014. The Lake County Opioid Initiative's mission is to develop, implement, evaluate and sustain a multi-strategy county-wide effort to prevent opioid abuse, addiction, overdose, and death. Learn more about the Opioid Initiative.
Also, 56 individuals have accessed treatment as part of A Way Out Program that launched last June. A Way Out is a Lake County Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion pilot program designed to fast-track users to substance abuse programs and services. This program is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at participating police departments. It ensures no criminal charges will be sought for those that may be in possession of narcotics or paraphernalia as long as assistance is sought out by the prospective program participant. Learn more about the A Way Out program.
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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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 More than 700 residents recently
participated in Lake County’s first Telephone Town Hall meeting. Participants
learned about important issues that Lake County government has a role in from
property taxes, to jobs to traffic congestion. Some even shared their questions
and comments live on the air. Listen to the discussion.
Share Your Input in Our
Community Voice Forum
You can continue to submit your thoughts to make
our county even better through our “Community Voice” forum. It’s easy to
join the conversation by signing in and sharing your ideas for a better Lake
County. Provide Input Now!
Sign
up to Participate in Future Telephone Town Hall Meetings
Our next Telephone Town Hall meeting is scheduled
for Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. Sign up to receive a call!
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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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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 Preserves 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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Board President Maine, Vice President Pedersen Retain Posts
The Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners have elected their new leaders,
choosing to retain Ann Maine of Lincolnshire (District 21) for a fourth
consecutive term as president of the Lake County Forest Preserves. The Board
also re-elected Linda Pedersen of Antioch (District 1) to serve as vice president.
Both will serve two-year terms, which will end December 2018. Learn more |
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