Live from District 5
I am honored to be given the opportunity to serve as your District 5 Lake County Board representative, and I look forward to working with you and for you. Watch this video to learn a little more about me as I discuss my priorities as the new board member for District 5.
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Renew your license plate stickers and State ID,
submit an address change and more at the new Secretary of State facility
located at 951 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. The new facility is open after the
Secretary of State facility located on Peterson Road in Libertyville closed at
the end of 2016. Learn
more about the services offered at the Lake Zurich facility.
A new year brings almost 200 new laws that have gone into effect starting 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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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.
 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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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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 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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A Paratransit Market Study will soon be underway in Lake County to
evaluate transportation options for seniors, and those with disabilities. There are a variety of
services currently available, such as Pace Dial-a-Ride or township programs, to
assist this population in their travels to and from medical appointments,
places of employment and other daily activities. This study will evaluate the
range of available paratransit 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
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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ComEd crews have begun to install smart meters in homes and businesses across Fox Lake. Smart meters give homeowners access to more information on the home’s electricity use and help homeowners make changes to help save money on energy bills. Installations are performed by a uniformed meter installer with appropriate certification from ComEd or a ComEd authorized contractor. Visit ComEd's website to learn more about the smart meters.
Fox Lake Hosts Scarves in the Park
Now through Sunday, Jan. 8, children, men, and women's hats, scarves, and gloves will be hung in the trees at Millennium and Lake Front Parks for those in need. To learn more about this program, contact Erica Barraza at erica.barraza@foxlake114.org.
Come to Winterfest at Volo Bog State Natural Area
Enjoy live music, bog tours, a snow sculpting contest, snowshoeing, hiking and much more at Winterfest. The event will run from noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 15 at Volo Bog State Natural Area. The event is free! Learn more
Lakemoor accepts applicants for part-time maintenance employee
The Village of Lakemoor is accepting applications for the position of a part-time maintenance employee, laborer and snow plow driver. Applicants must have a minimum high school diploma or GED, valid Illinois Class B commercial driver's license, a good driving record and snow plow experience. Learn more about this job opening.
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