Hello Neighbors
I need your help to find a missing contact, as I try to get back to constituents and their issues within 24 hours. I generally succeed and can provide an answer or begin working with one of the County's professional staff members, or a local/State official in a day or two.
About 10 days ago, I was contacted by a resident (in Grand Dominion). He had a number of questions about the trap/skeet club on Fremont Center Road.
I have answers, but have misplaced his name and contact information. If you are he, or know that he is your neighbor, please call or email me so I can provide a detailed reply to the questions.
This "missing contact" notice is a reminder. I take every question, comment, complaint and issue seriously. I work towards an answer or solution. Many times we clear things up, set the wheels in motion, and provide a positive response and/or solution. And, sometimes the answer is no, it's against State or other laws, it will take days/weeks to determine if, what, how and why or why not.
I enjoy providing a complete, positive solution, and I do enjoy trying to help, even when the outcome is not what we hoped it might be.
Remember: I am in this elected office to serve you. Please don't hesitate to call or write me so that I can respond as soon as possible.
Regards
Several Lake County departments are reviewing and
updating their ordinances, and we want to hear from you! Please join us for an
open house to review the changes, provide feedback, and ask questions. We are
bringing each of these departments together in one spot, so our customers and
stakeholders can get all of the information they need in one stop. If you would
like to preview the materials in advance of the meetings or submit comments
electronically, please visit the project
website.
Two Sessions Available:
When: 7 to 9
a.m. or *4 to 6 p.m. March 15
Where: Lake County Division of
Transportation, 600 Winchester Road, Libertyville
*The Health Department will be conducting a formal Public Hearing
at 4 p.m. as part of this open house. See Public Hearing
Notice.
 Nearly 25 percent of Lake County commuters are
finding ways to beat the traffic with alternative transportation such as
carpooling and commuter rail service. Lake County now leads suburban Chicago
counties in non-traditional commuters. Learn more
about this transportation snapshot, provided by the Lake County Partners.
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 Throughout Lake County, and especially here in the 10th district, we are beneficiaries of many lakes, wetlands, ponds and streams. We must also be stewards of these and other resources. It's the right thing to do and it's the practical thing to do to protect our quality of life and home values.
According to recent assessments, water quality is impaired in 60 of the lakes in the Des Plaines River Watershed. Join the Lake County Health Department to learn about water quality in the lakes of the Des Plaines River Watershed and management options to improve overall lake health. Lake associations, lake homeowners, anglers, boaters, and all who have an interest in the health of the lakes in the Des Plaines River Watershed are encouraged to attend - we want to hear from you!
This meeting will help guide input into the Des Plaines River Watershed plan, so come with your questions and concerns regarding lake water quality.
When: Tuesday, March 7, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Lake County Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville
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 More than 200 Lake County leaders recently came
together to take a stand for inclusion and unity and pledged to make Lake
County an inclusive and welcoming community. Following increased reports of divisiveness, intolerance, and
disrespectful actions across the country, Lake County Board Chairman Aaron
Lawlor and State’s Attorney Mike Nerheim, along with The Partnership for a
Safer Lake County hosted the Summit of Leaders to engage local leaders to have
a meaningful discussion around inclusion and building respect in all aspects of
community life. Watch
this video to learn more about the summit.
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 Learn
more about job openings within the Lake County Sheriff’s Office as
they host a job fair from 10 a.m. to noon March 11 at the College of Lake County
Lakeshore Campus in Waukegan. Learn more
Illinois Sheriff’s Association offers
$500 scholarship
The Illinois Sheriff's Association will be awarding a $500 college
scholarship to a local student seeking to pursue higher education during the
2017-2018 academic year. The scholarship is to be applied to tuition, books and
fees only. Applicants must be permanent Illinois residents and be enrolled full
time during the 2017-18 school year.
Applications are available at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and
the Sheriff’s
Office website. Complete the application, including a 350-word essay, and return
all documentation to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, 25 S Martin Luther King
Jr. Ave., Waukegan by March 15.
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The Lake County Board of Review is seeking additional members to assist in reviewing property tax assessment appeal cases starting in July through November 2017.
In order to be eligible for such an appointment, one must be qualified by experience and training in property appraisal and property tax
administration. Persons who meet the real estate experience condition for eligibility must also successfully pass the state examination, which will be administered by the
Illinois Department of Revenue at 9 a.m. April 12 at the Kane County
Government Center in Geneva.
Seating for the examination is limited. To register for
the examination or for questions on the location, contact
Sandra Orlando at 630-208-3818. For questions related to Board of Review
service in Lake County, contact Martin Paulson at 847-377-2191 or send an email to mpaulson@lakecountyil.gov.
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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 From reducing CO2 emissions on the roads to providing more
ways you can recycle, let us show you what Lake County departments are doing to
make this county a vibrant, healthy place to live and work and how you can help
too! Check our Sustainable Lake County website!
Also, check out these details about upcoming events across Lake
County.
One Earth Film Festival is Coming to Lake County
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.
Join
the Green Living Fair in Libertyville
Drop-off bikes, Styrofoam, printer cartridges, gym shoes and more
for recycling, and learn about earth-healthy daily routines from over 40
exhibitors at the 2017 Green Living Fair. The fair will take place from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. March 18 at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. Learn more
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Spring controlled burns
Each spring, our
restoration ecologists conduct controlled burns across hundreds of acres
of forest preserve land. Fire is the most effective and
economical tool available for managing
natural communities and improving habitat. Learn more and view an
interactive map that shows where we are burning each day.
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 Volunteer
with the Forest Preserves
Volunteers help the Forest Preserve
District from public safety and habitat restoration
to historic preservation and nature education. In
2016, volunteers contributed more than 36,000 hours. The value of this
work exceeds $1 million and is
the equivalent of nearly 20 full time staff members. At a recent volunteer recognition brunch, we
introduced the Gilman Award to
recognize an individual who proves dedication through service. Congratulations
to the 2017 Gilman Award winner, Paul Klonowski! Paul,
who began volunteering 15 years ago, helps with our paddle sports program
and grew the Water TrailKeepers program from scratch. Learn how you can
get involved.
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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.
Discover
books, DVDs and more at Fremont library used book sale
Discover books in a variety of subjects as well as books on CD, VHS videos,
DVDs, music CDs and more at the next used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 11 and 1 to 4:30 p.m. March 12 at the Fremont Public Library.
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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