 Road projects,
mental health services, government consolidation, and shared services with
municipalities are just a few of the key priorities Lake County will focus on
this year. Watch this video as Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor outlines Lake County’s top priorities for 2017 and what they mean to you.
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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
 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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 Forest Preserve News
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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 |
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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 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.
Be Prepared for Frigid Temperatures.
Utilize These Warming Centers
The
City of Highland Park reminds residents to stay safe during the winter frigid
temperatures. Check
out a list of warming centers available in Highland Park. Please remember
to check on the elderly, young and pets whenever possible. If medical
attention is needed, call 911.
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 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.
 Learn steps to earn a Commercial Driver’s License
Do you want to become a truck driver? Attend an information
session at noon Jan. 20 to learn about training to obtain your commercial
driver’s license. The information session 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.
See Lake
County’s current job opportunities
We work to improve the quality of life in Lake County and provide
services that benefit more than 700,000 Lake County
residents. From law enforcement and health care, to engineering and
information technology,
we offer a wide spectrum of careers. Learn more about current Lake County government job
opportunities.
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Highland Park and Deerfield plan Day of Service
In the spirit of serving others, join the City of Highland Park and the Village
of Deerfield as they plan a Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 16 in honor of
Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
As part of Highland Park's eighth annual Day of Service,
participants are welcome to participate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
Recreation Center of Highland Park. Service projects are available for all
ages. There will be onsite parking with overflow parking available at
Wolters Field. Learn more about Highland
Park's Day of Service.
From 1 to 3 p.m., at the Deerfield Village Hall, volunteers will
have a variety of service projects available appropriate for all ages. The
event will kick off the third year of Give Where You Live – Deerfield, a
year-round campaign to link volunteers to local community service
opportunities. Learn more about Deerfield's Day of Service.
Moraine Township offers tax assistance
From Feb. 1 through April 8, Moraine Township will offer free assistance to
low- and-moderate-income taxpayers filing their 2016 income tax returns through
the IRS Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program. Volunteers are trained
and certified by the Internal Revenue Service to prepare basic returns for
taxpayers earning less than $55,000 in 2016. Appointments are needed. Learn more
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