 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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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.
 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. View flyer
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Wildwood residents are invited to come meet your neighbors, and learn crime prevention and safety tips from the Lake County Sheriff's Office. Learn about home burglaries, identity theft, reporting crimes, soliciting regulations and more.
When: Monday, March 13, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Wildwood Park District, 33325 N. Sears Blvd., Wildwood
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.
The Libertyville Township Highway Department invites the public to attend a meeting regarding the proposed improvements to Casey Road between U.S. Route 45 and IL Route 21. Highway department staff as well as engineering consultants will be there to discuss existing conditions along the project corridor, answer questions and receive public feedback. Learn more about this meeting, including how to submit written feedback.
When: 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7
Where: Libertyville Township Offices, 359 Merrill Court
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 |
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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.
SWALCO to hold household chemical waste collections
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will hold its household chemical waste drop off events March 11 and 27 at its Gurnee facility, 1311 N. Estes St. Appointments are required at these events to ensure safety and efficiency. Schedule an appointment.
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.
CLC sponsors family-friendly internship and job fair
The College of Lake County Career and Job Placement
Center is holding a family-friendly internship and job fair from 1 to 3 p.m.
Friday, March 3 in Room B100 on the College of Lake County Grayslake Campus. Job seekers can
interview with a variety of top companies that have jobs to fit your schedule. Learn more
Hainesville to hold candidate forum
The public is invited to join a meet the candidates forum from 7 to 9 p.m.
March 8 where you can meet and ask questions of candidates who are running for
Hainesville mayor and village trustee positions in the April 4 Consolidated
Election. Learn
more
Museum to Host Grayslake Arts Alliance Art Show
Visit the Grayslake Heritage Center and Museum from 5 to 8 p.m. March 11 as they host a show by the Grayslake Arts Alliance, featuring original visual displays and music by local artists. The museum galleries will be open to the public as well.
CLC to host Illinois Regional College Fair
High school juniors and seniors and their parents can learn about nearly 150 colleges and universities
at the Illinois Regional College Fair, hosted by the College of Lake County
from 6 to 8 p.m. March 16. The fair will be held in the
Physical Education Center, Building 7, on the CLC Grayslake Campus. The event also will include college financial
aid sessions and representatives from the armed forces. Learn more
Round Lake Area Public Library provides passport services
The Round Lake Area Public Library now offers passport services, which will be offered on a first-come first-serve basis. Services are offered from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Appointments are not taken during busy times. Learn more
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