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The Lake County Division of Transportation is continuously working to improve our transportation system. Read the stories below to learn more about the resurfacing work planned on Aptakisic and Buffalo Grove roads as well as their efforts to get your feedback as they evaluate transportation options for senior citizens, those with disabilities and the general public.
The Illinois Department of Transportation also wants your input as it develops its Long Range Transportation Plan. This plan will identify policies to provide Illinois residents and businesses with innovative, sustainable solutions that support local goals and grow the economy. Read the story below to learn how you can provide your feedback.
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) will be
resurfacing Aptakisic Road from Buffalo Grove Road to Illinois Route 21, and
Buffalo Grove Road, from Lake Cook Road to Illinois Route 83. These resurfacing
improvements have been identified as part of the County’s pavement management
system and are included in the 2017 program. At the February Lake County Board
meeting, we approved an appropriation of $3,870,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for
these resurfacing projects. I will provide further information once we award a
contract for this work and have a schedule in place.
 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.
Meet Erin Cartwright Weinstein, who was elected the new Clerk of the
Circuit Court this past November. The office’s primary role is to handle court
documents as well as manage passports, civil filings, and more. Watch this edition of Lake County Update as Clerk Weinstein
discusses her priorities and shares more about the services provided in the
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 More than 20 organizations, including members of
the County Board and more than 200 leaders from hospital/health systems,
schools and more came together to address the question, “How can we make Lake
County one of the healthiest places to live, work and play” at the Lake County
Together Summit. The summit was focused on learning and discussing how to
collectively improve the health and quality of life of Lake County residents. Learn more about the summit.
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Since
2011, the Live Well Lake County (LWLC) steering committee, made up of
representatives from community-based organizations, government agencies, health
care systems, and academic institutions, has been working collaboratively to improve the health and well-being of county residents. Six teams, working in
unison with the Lake County Health Department, are addressing identified
community health issues such as keeping active by walking, healthy eating, diabetes prevention and
management, tobacco prevention and cessation, health literacy and behavioral
health. Learn more about Live Well
Lake County.
 The Nicasa Bridge House in Waukegan is a
community-based residence for men and women recovering from dependence on drugs
or alcohol. Recently, the facility underwent renovations to make it ADA
accessible to broaden the reach of residents who could utilize the
facility. Watch this
video, and learn more about the project.
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 The Midwest's premier environmental
film festival, the One Earth Film Festival is coming again to Lake County March 4 to 11. Check out the full lineup
of films as well as details of
showings in Lake County.
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 Forest Preserves 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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 As always, I welcome your feedback. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, please sign up to continue to receive news about Lake County and District 20.
Thank you,
Sidney Mathias
Mr. Mathias, County Board member and Forest Preserve Commissioner, serves on:
Lake County Board, 20th District:
Ethics and Oversight Committee, Vice Chair
Planning, Building and Zoning Committee
Public Works and Transportation Committee
Lake County Forest Preserves, 20th District:
Planning Committee, Vice Chair
Rules Committee
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