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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. |
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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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
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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 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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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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Accelerated Development Continues in Lake Zurich
The Village of Lake Zurich continues to see significant development and redevelopment in the second half of 2016. Recent activity includes a 162-unit apartment development with approximately 19,000 square feet of retail space at the former K-Mart site, a market analysis to determine the feasibility of a mixed-use development at the Lake Zurich Lumber Company site, a 48-unit apartment project at the northwest corner of Main Street and Old Rand Road, development plans for a vacant 24-acre site at the southwest corner of Route 22 and Quentin Roads, and a new Illinois Secretary of State Department of Motor Vehicles facility. One of the most long-awaited projects in the village is the redevelopment of the former K-Mart site, which has been idle for nearly 14 years. Learn more about the village's development plans.
Donate blood at Ela Township blood drive
Ela Township will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 9 at 1155 E. Route 22, Lake Zurich. Make sure to eat a healthy meal, drink plenty of non-caffeinated drinks prior to your donation, and bring your ID. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
Join Lake Zurich Mayor for coffee
Lake Zurich Mayor Thomas Poynton will hold an open invitation for residents and business owners to meet with him from 9 to 10 a.m. Jan. 18 at the Koffee Kup, 30 E Main St. Details
Join Lake Zurich Chamber's Evening of Excellence gala
County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor and I hope to see you as the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Evening of Excellence Awards Gala on Jan. 21 at the Kemper Lakes Golf Club. Lawlor and I will be honored to present awards on behalf of the chamber at this event.
Barrington Chamber accepts scholarship applications
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce invites high school students pursuing higher education to submit their applications for the 2017 Lauren Brown Memorial
Scholarship Program. Scholarships, which range from $500 to $1,500 will be awarded to students who live in the Barrington area or students of an employee at a chamber member business. The application deadline is April 7, 2017. Learn more
Learn the proper use of herbicides in ecological restoration efforts
On Jan. 14, Conserve Lake County will hold a training for volunteers to be certified in the use of certain herbicides. This class will allow volunteers to earn a certificate that will permit them to use herbicides at the Libertyville Township and Conserve Lake County workdays throughout the rest of the year. Learn more
Join film screening and panel discussion on sustainability
Join a film screening and panel discussion on sustainability, hosted by the Liberty Prairie Foundation at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 at the Byron Colby Barn in Grayslake. Learn more about this event.
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