 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.
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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 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.
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 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. Saturday, 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 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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Vernon Hills to host hearing on proposed hospital
The Village of Vernon Hills' Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 8 to discuss the proposed text amendment and special use application for a hospital at 300 N. Milwaukee Ave. For information, contact Joe Carey, assistant village manager, by email at joec@vhills.org or call 847-918-3540.
Hawthorn Woods named one of safest small towns in U.S.
The Village of Hawthorn Woods recently was named on a national scale as the
“#79 Safest Small Town in the United States” by LendEDU. LendEDU analyzed the
FBI’s crime statistics for towns in the United States with a population between
5,000 and 10,000 to determine the 250 safest small towns nationwide. This
follows Hawthorn Woods' 2016 rankings as the “#1 Safest Place to Live in
Illinois” by ValuePenguin and “#2 Safest City in Illinois” by SafeWise. Read news release
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