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A new year brings almost 200 new laws that have
gone into effect as of 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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Search for resources such as
food, housing, immigration assistance, mental health services, daycare
services, and more on the Find Help Lake County website. The site features a user-friendly search that can help narrow your results and
guide you to the resources that are right for you. |
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Programs Helps Residents With Utility Assistance
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), provided by the Community Action Partnership of Lake County is designed to assist low-income households to pay for part of their winter
home heating bills. Visit Find Help Lake County to learn more about this and other programs available to help residents with utility assistance.
Senior Citizens Services
Learn more about the services Lake County offers by taking a look at Lake County Senior
Services brochure put together by the Lake County Recorder of Deed’s
Office. It provides important definitions regarding forms of property
ownership, exemptions for homeowners and information on reverse mortgages,
estates, and wills.
Veterans Services
In Lake County, we
appreciate the dedication and commitment of the men and women who have served
in the United States Military. To honor their service, we offer resources to
help veterans and their families. To learn more, visit the Veterans Assistance
Commission website,
check out their latest brochure,
and sign
up for their monthly newsletter.
 Five Steps to Your Next Job
Learn five steps to finding your next job including tips to research careers
and more. The five-day workshop series will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 9 to
13 at Warren-Newport Public Library in Gurnee. Attend all five days to receive
a certificate. Send an email to elocke@lakecountyil.gov to reserve a seat.
Learn
Steps to Earn A Commercial Driver’s License
Do you want to become a truck driver? Attend an information
session at noon Jan. 6, 13 or 20 to learn about training to obtain your
commercial driver’s license. The information sessions will take place at the Job Center of Lake County in Waukegan.
Find Inspiration for Your Own Success in Latest
Newsletter
Looking
for inspiration? Read the latest
Success newsletter from Lake County Workforce Development. It's
packed with stories of job seekers and businesses who made the career
connection during 2016.
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Top Box Foods locations nearby
Top Box Foods works, through a partnership between neighborhood leaders, partners and volunteers, to make healthy food, including fruits, vegetables and meats accessible to all. There are nearby locations in Zion, Waukegan, and North Chicago. For information, call 312-527-7890 or visit the Top Box Foods website.
Apply for scholarships awarded by Illinois Counties
Association
The
Illinois Counties Association is now taking applications to apply for its
2017-18 scholarships. These applications must be completed online before
midnight April 28, 2017. Eligibility is limited to applicants who live in
counties that participate in the Nationwide Retirement Solutions 457 program,
of which Lake County does participate. Learn more about the scholarships and the
application process.
As tax season approaches,
learn about website to file for free
As we begin a new year, tax
season will be right around the corner. Individuals who earn $64,000 or less
can self-file their federal and state taxes for free through a secure
mobile-optimized website United Way called MyFree Taxes. Individuals also can utilize a helpline at 855-MY-TX-HELP
and online chat support with services available in English and Spanish by
IRS-certified specialists.
 Volunteers are needed for the 2017 Point-In-Time Count! We conduct a
Point-In-Time count of both sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons to
capture a picture of what homelessness looks like on any given day. Join us at
10 p.m. Jan. 25 to interview and count unsheltered homeless persons living
within Lake County. Visit the Lake County Coalition for the
Homeless site to register as a volunteer, and watch this video to hear from some of last year’s
volunteers.
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Be Prepared for Frigid Temperatures. Utilize These Warming Centers
The Waukegan Park District reminds residents to stay safe during the winter frigid temperatures. Check out a list of warming centers available in Waukegan. Please remember to check on the elderly, young and pets whenever possible. If medical attention is needed, call 911.
 As the mercury
drops, the Lake County Health Department’s Animal Care and Control Program
reminds you to take precautions for your pets. Here are some tips to remember.
- Limit the amount of time pets are outside when
temperatures are below freezing.
- Frostbite happens quickly. Watch for signs of
hypothermia or distress, such as redness of the skin particularly around
the ears, nose, and paw pads.
- Keep pets away from harmful chemicals such as
antifreeze or deicers that can easily become stuck between the paw pads.
- Use caution with candles and space heaters as pets can
brush up against them or knock them over, potentially starting a fire or
causing injury to the pet.
Check this to learn more tips to keep your pets safe this winter.
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Residents can share information about lost cats,
dogs or other pets on the Lake
County Health Department's Animal Care and Control webpages. Every year, more than 1,000 dogs and cats get lost in Lake County. The
pages are regularly updated.
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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A Paratransit Market Study will soon
be underway in Lake County to evaluate the range of available services, identify
gaps in service relative to community needs, and recommend improvements.
Please join us at an upcoming community meeting to learn more. You
will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback. The meetings
will be conducted in an informal, open house format so attend any time during a
session. The same information will be provided at all four meetings.
- 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic
Center, 2006 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach
- 3 to 5 p.m.
Jan. 17 at Waukegan Township Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave.,
Waukegan
- 2 to 4 p.m.
Jan. 18 at Libertyville Township Office, 359 Merrill Court, Libertyville
- 9 to 11
a.m. Jan. 19 at Wauconda Township Office, 505 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda
 The Solid Waste Agency
of Lake County will continue its residential electronics recycling program
through 2017. After voting at an emergency
meeting in March 2016 to close its remaining electronics collection sites, the agency was later able to successfully secure contracts with
qualified recyclers and will continue to operate the program with no direct
cost to Lake County residents. See
what electronics items you can bring to the collection sites.
Lake County residents should continue to use the four collection sites
in Highland Park, Grayslake, Grant Township and Cuba Township. Learn more
about the collection site hours and locations.
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Snowmobile safety class
A snowmobile safety class will be offered
on Saturday,
Jan. 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The class is open to adults and children ages 11
and older. Passing the written exam at the end of the class
allows youth ages 12 to 16 to operate a snowmobile on their own. Age
10 years and less than 12 years of age may operate under a parent or guardian's
direct control. Registration is required. Learn more |
Hoot
and Howl Hike
Winter
is a great time to listen for coyotes and owls, which are active year-round. Bundle up and learn
about these amazing animals on Jan. 29 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Lyons Woods. The program is open to adults and
children ages 8 and older. Dress
for the weather and wear warm, sturdy boots. Registration is required. Learn more |
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Holiday Tree Recycling
Don’t send your Christmas tree to the landfill. Drop it off with the Lake
County Forest Preserves for recycling. Donated trees are chipped and used
for trails and landscaping at forest preserves. Bring your tree to a drop-off
site by Feb. 1. Learn more |
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