 Members of the Lake County Sheriff's Office recently were able to save the life of an Ingleside man, who when assessed at a property damage crash was found to have overdosed on opioids, by administering Naloxone.
Over 130 lives have been saved by law enforcement officers as part of the Lake County Opioid Initiative's Police Naloxone Program 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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Each
newsletter, I look forward to sharing with you more of what's happening in Lake
County and in District 5 in my Live from District 5 series. Watch my first Live from
District 5 video as I welcome you to the Wauconda Township Office
where the Lake County Division of Transportation recently talked with residents
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 The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is studying an
intersection improvement at Fairfield and Monaville roads. This is the second
public information meeting for this project. The purpose of this meeting is to
introduce the two alternative improvements under consideration and seek public
comment. Please join us to learn more about the project, view exhibits of the
alternatives, get answers to your questions and provide feedback. Learn more about the
project.
When: 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 31
Where: Lake Villa Township, 37908 N. Fairfield Road, Lake Villa
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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Dispose
your unused, unwanted and expired prescription drugs properly at disposal boxes
across Lake County. And the service is free! In 2016, Lake County
disposed of nearly 15,000 pounds. Find a drug disposal box near
you, and learn what the program cannot accept. |
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Lake County residents, particularly senior citizens are being
targeted by a new scam of fraudulent operators who pretend to be calling about
Medicare, Social Security or supplemental insurance. The caller generally
claims that new Medicare, Social Security, or supplemental insurance benefits
cards are being issued or that your file must be updated. The scam artist will
then ask you to provide or verify your personal or financial information.
Never provide this sort of private information to an unknown
person over the phone, as disclosure of this information can lead to identity
theft and unauthorized withdrawals from your financial accounts. Remember, the
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Social Security
Administration will never call you to update your information or give you a new
card. Learn about protecting
yourself.
 Crisis
intervention officers are receiving specialized training to help them evaluate
various mental health crisis incidents thanks to the Lake County Sheriff’s
Office receiving the Federal Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
Grant. Topics covered in their training include mental health signs and
symptoms, geriatric issues, returning combat veterans with traumatic brain
injury and PTSD, child and adolescent disorders, autism spectrum disorder,
excited delirium, medical conditions and psychotropic medications, risk
assessment and law enforcement response. Watch this video to
learn more about the training.
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 In observance of January as National Radon Action Month by the
Environmental Protection Agency, you are encouraged to check radon levels in
your home or apartment during the winter months.
Radon is an odorless and colorless gas that naturally occurs in
rock and soil. It can seep into homes from the soil through cracks in the
basement floors and foundations, crawl spaces, poorly sealed sump pumps, porous
cinder block walls and other foundation floor and wall
penetrations.
Short-term test kits are
available through the Lake County Health Department for $10. Watch this video to
learn more about radon and the test kits.
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Schools
in the Round Lake area now are offering easy access to healthcare. The Health and
Wellness Center at Round Lake High School is now open to all students of Round
Lake Area Schools Community Unit School District 116. Watch this video
and learn about the newly added healthcare opportunities for Round Lake area
school students. |
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Profiles
in Excellence
Join us for an inspiring afternoon in honor of black history at Profiles in
Excellence, Feb. 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Greenbelt Cultural
Center. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Champions––A Tribute to
African-American Athletes.” This is an educational, entertaining and
family-friendly event, featuring presentations, choir performances, a sports
photography exhibit of Walter Payton and more. Admission is free. Learn more |
 Summer
camp early bird registration ends Feb. 15
Camps are designed for summer fun and learning, and include topics such as
nature, recreation, art and history. Week-long sessions at locations throughout
the county make it easy to find camps that are convenient for you. Browse our
schedule of camps online, and register by Feb. 15 to receive an early bird
discount. Learn more
Cultural items to be transferred to Sault Tribe of Chippewa
Indians
The remains of a minimum of 13 individuals and associated funerary objects
belonging to the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians will
soon be transferred from the Lake County Discovery
Museum's collections to the tribe under the federal Native
American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Ownership
of the remains was transferred to the District in 1989 from the County of Lake,
which had previously acquired the collections from the privately-owned Lake
County Museum of History in 1965. Items will be transferred in a manner
that is consistent with the NAGPRA. Learn more
about the Museum.
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Lakemoor to host ice fishing derby Jan. 21
Join Lakenoor's ice fishing derby from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday,
Jan. 21 at Lily Lake in Lakemoor. Awards will be given for first and
second place winners. Learn
more
Attention seniors! Learn how to make your home emergency ready
Seniors ages 60 and older are invited to join a program to learn how to make your home emergency ready at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 26 at United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. To make a reservation, contact Kari Pohar at 847-740-6708.
Join the Chili Cook-Off
Sample and vote for your favorite chili prepared by area school districts as
well as local fire departments as they compete in the 11th annual Chili
Cook-Off. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Jan. 28 at the American Legion Post
703, 703 N. U.S. Highway 12, Fox Lake. For information, call Christy Sefcik at
847-973-3401.
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