Dear Neighbors,
I am always looking for feedback on my newsletter as well as what's happening in Lake County. If you have any comments or concerns, feel free to send me an email, or give me a call at 847-513-1736. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, please sign up to continue to receive news about Lake County and District 8.
City of Waukegan and Waukegan Township residents will nominate
city mayor, city clerk, and township highway commissioner candidates in the
Feb. 28 Consolidated Primary Election. Only voters in these two districts
are eligible to vote in this primary.
Visit the County Clerk’s Feb.
28 Primary Election page to find comprehensive registration and voting
information for the upcoming election.
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Grace voter registration until Feb. 28
In-person grace voter registration is now available at the two early voting
sites. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, residents of their precinct for 30
days before Election Day, 18 years old on or before the general election,
provide two forms of valid identification, and vote at the time of
registration. Confirm your voter registration status at LakeVoterPower.info.
Log onto LakeVoterPower.info and
click on the “What is on my Ballot -- February Election" tab to preview a
personalized ballot. Sample ballots may be printed, marked with the
voter’s choices, and taken into the polls for reference when voting.
Vote by mail until Feb. 23
Waukegan Township and City of Waukegan registered voters
must request a ballot by mail before
noon on Feb. 23. Voted ballots returning to the County Clerk’s office are
required to have a postmark no later than midnight on Election Day.
Early voting through Feb. 27
The two early voting sites will be open now through Feb. 27 and offer
weekday, evening, and weekend hours. Select a location
and time that’s convenient as you can use any either voting site,
regardless of where you live.
Election Day, Feb. 28
Voting sites are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Log on to find your assigned polling
place.
For information on Lake County Clerk services and up-to-the-minute
election news, visit the County Clerk's website,
follow us at Twitter,
join them on Facebook,
or call 847-377-2400.
Lake
County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor is proposing a package of groundbreaking
reforms to county government that would give voters the opportunity to decide
on the leadership structure and management of their county government.
Illinois Senator Terry Link (Dist. 30) recently filed legislation that requires
the county board chairman be elected countywide starting in 2020. Currently,
the Lake County Board Chairman is selected by county board members every two
years. Learn more by visiting the Lake
County website and by watching
the video as he outlines his position on the new
legislation at a recent Financial and Administrative Committee meeting.
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Senior citizens may defer part or all of
their property taxes on their personal residence if they qualify for the Senior Citizen Tax
Deferral program.
Applications
are available at the Lake County Treasurer’s Office, 18 N. County St.,
Waukegan, and must be notarized and submitted to the Treasurer’s Office by
March 1. To learn more about the program, please contact the Treasurer’s Office
at 847-377-2323, or visit the Treasurer’s Office website.
Applications are now
available for the Lake County Board’s Summer Youth Employment Program, which
offers youth, ages 14 to 18 (or ages 14 to 22 with an Individualized Education
Plan) the opportunity for a paid, part-time work experience over the summer.
Youth are matched with local worksites and gain valuable experience while
earning a paycheck. Apply online,
or pick up an application at the Lake County Job Center in Waukegan and at many
local township offices and schools. Applications will be accepted until Feb.
28. Learn more
about the Summer Youth Employment program.
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A Paratransit Market Study is now
underway in Lake County to evaluate transportation options for seniors, people
with disabilities, and the general public. We are looking for people to participate
in an upcoming focus group or provide feedback online.
Are you able to get to and from medical
appointments, places of employment and other daily activities? We want to hear
about your experiences, identify gaps in service, understand your needs, and
hear your recommendations for improvements. Take the online survey or sign up for the focus group.
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The Illinois Department of Transportation wants
your input in developing its Long Range Transportation Plan. This plan will
identify policies to provide Illinois residents and businesses with innovative,
sustainable and multimodal transportation solutions that support local goals
and grow the economy. Provide your feedback through March 8, and learn more
about IDOT's long-range planning process.
Knowledge is Power!
Students from Neal Math & Science Academy recently came to the Lake County
Courthouse in Waukegan to get a firsthand look at what it's like working in the
criminal justice system. Watch
this video to find out what the students learned.
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Lake County will be one of 20 additional jurisdictions that will
join the Safety
and Justice Challenge, a national $100 million initiative. Lake County
and the other jurisdictions will design and test innovative local justice
reforms designed to safely drive down jail usage and reduce racial and ethnic
disparities in their local justice systems. Lake County was chosen following a
highly competitive selection process that drew applications from across the
country.
Lake County and other jurisdictions will receive short-term
support of $50,000 each, are eligible for future funding opportunities, and will
have access to resources, peer learning opportunities, and expertise of the Safety
and Justice Challenge Network. Learn more
about the Safety and Justice Challenge.
Don’t stay cooped up when it’s cold outside. There’s no
room to be bored when there’s so much to do in Lake County. Go to Visit Lake County,
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Forest Preserve News
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Pop-Up
Museum: Shelf Indulgence
Share a book from your prized collection at a Pop-Up Museum hosted by our
Museum staff from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 4 at the Wauconda Area
Library. Our Pop-Up
Museums are
temporary exhibits created by you to share objects and stories. This Pop-Up
Museum's theme is Shelf Indulgence, centered around your favorite books.
Bring a treasured book, such as the one you have read a thousand times, a
cookbook from your grandmother, or a children's book with the best
illustrations. The program is free, open to all ages, and no registration is
required. Learn more
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Book your event at a
Forest Preserve picnic shelter
Reservations for 2017
picnic permits are now available. Choose from 31 picnic shelters located
in scenic forest preserves throughout the county. Picnic shelter permits
ensure exclusive use of a shelter for your family reunion, company picnic or
other group gathering. Plan early to help ensure your first choice of shelter
and date. Learn more |
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Join Young People's Concert Feb. 25
The Waukegan Symphony Orchestra will hold its Young People’s
Concert at 11 a.m. Feb. 25 at Waukegan High School, 2325 Brookside Ave. This
concert will be a musical tour of the sections of the orchestra along with a
glimpse into the world of music making. For information, call 847-360-4740.
Watch a free movie at Waukegan Public Library
Enjoy winter family movies at 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 19 and 26 at
the Waukegan Public Library. Admission
is free.
Join
Craft Beer Festival Saturday in Grayslake
Join winter's best indoor fest, the third annual Lake County Craft Beer
Festival from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in
Grayslake. Enjoy a night of music, games, photo booths and interactive
activities as well as food and offerings from craft breweries. Details
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