 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
Circuit Clerk’s Office.
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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.
 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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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
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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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Highland Park to hold spring clean up
The City of Highland Park
has announced its spring clean up days for city residents. If collection
is Monday, Spring Clean-Up Day is April 29. If
collection is Tuesday, Spring Clean-Up Day is May 6. If collection is Thursday, Spring Clean-Up
Day is May 13, and if collection
is Friday, Spring Clean-Up Day is May 20. For information, call 847-432-0800.
Join a reptile rampage in Lake Forest
Meet lizards, snakes, turtles and more at a reptile rampage, open to all ages from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12 at the Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Center gym, 400 Hastings Road. Learn more
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