As the County Board gets ready to update its strategic plan,
we want to know what is important to you. Provide your feedback and help make
our county even better by joining the next telephone town hall meeting at 7
p.m. Feb. 15. Sign up to
receive a call.
You can also submit your ideas anytime through our “Community Voice” forum, and in Español.
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In
2016, the Lake County Division of Transportation studied four travel corridors
to look at signal timings during peak travel times in the morning, mid-day, and
in the evening. The overall results of the study show that technology
enhancements, adjusting the signal timings, and coordinating the signals
through the Lake County PASSAGE system led to a reduction in vehicle delays
(477.8 hours) and a reduction in fuel consumption (318.2 gallons) per day. Not
only does this save money, approximately $3.1 million a year, but this also
means less time stuck in the car and more time doing the things you want to do.
An added benefit of the study was a reduction in CO2 emissions by 566 metric
tons per year. Learn
more about the study.
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Volunteer your time to help pick up litter and
debris along Lake County highways and bike paths. Volunteers adopt a section of
a county highway, and commit to cleaning it twice a year. The Lake County
Division of Transportation provides the equipment. You provide the manpower.
Take a look at the available
sections, fill out an application, and join the fun! Submit your application by Feb. 3. Learn more about the Adopt-A-Highway
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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
called MyFree
Taxes. The website is provided in partnership with
United Way and H&R Block. 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.
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
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See firsthand how the Lake County Sheriff’s Office
maintains law and order for county residents by joining the next Citizen Police
Academy beginning March 9. The 10-week program will meet from 6:30 to 9:30
p.m. Thursdays and is offered free to Lake County residents. Participants
must be 21 years of age or older, be of good moral character, and have no
felony convictions.
Applications are available at the Lake County
Sheriff’s Office, 25 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Waukegan and the Sheriff’s
Office website. Submit your application by Feb. 24. For
information, contact Deputy Roman Buchberger at 847-377-4211.
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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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Forest Preserve News
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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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Lake Zurich District 95 offers kindergarten information and registration night Beginning with the
2017-18 school year, Lake Zurich Community Unit District 95 will be offering full day kindergarten. Parents
with incoming kindergartners are invited to attend a kindergarten information and registration night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 2 at all District 95 elementary schools. Learn more
Join the second annual Trivia Night Enjoy team trivia, raffles, auctions and more at the Ancient Oaks Foundation's second annual Trivia Night Feb. 11 at the Columbus Centre, 365 Surryse Drive, Lake Zurich. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and games will run from 7 to 10 p.m. For information, call 847-847-7808.
Barrington Area Chamber to host annual economic summit The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Economic
Summit titled, "State of the Barrington Region" from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Feb. 8 at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main
St. Call 847-381-2525 or send email to Suzanne@barringtonchamber.com for information.
Ela Township accepts applications for open clerk position Applicants have until Jan. 31 to apply for Ela Township's open clerk position for the remainder of the term ending May 2017. Applicants must be a registered voter and Ela Township resident for at least one year. Mail resume to 1155 E. Route 22, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 or send email to info@elatownship.org.
Lake Zurich to hire seasonal positions for summer The Village of Lake Zurich is seeking interested individuals for various
seasonal employment opportunities this summer. These include cashiers, lifeguards, day camp counselors and swim instructors. Learn more about the seasonal employment opportunities.
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