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March 3, 2017

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Sheriff’s Office to Hold Job Fair

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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.

North Chicago is hiring entry level firefighters and police officers
The City of North Chicago is now accepting applications for entry level firefighters and police officers. Testing is being conducted for immediate new hires and to establish an eligibility list for future hiring needs. Learn more about these positions. Applications must be returned by 4 p.m. March 15. 


Leaders Take a Stand for a Welcoming and Inclusive Community

Summit of Leaders

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.


Lake County Ordinance Revision Open House, March 15

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 departments, including the Lake County Division of Transportation, Health Department, Planning, Building and Development, Public Works and Stormwater Management Commission 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.


Lake County Leads Nearby Counties in Alternative Commuters

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.

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County Update: Meet New Clerk of the Circuit Court

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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. 


Learn How Lake County and You Can Help Our Environment

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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.


Summit Sets Path to Make Lake County Among Healthiest Places

Lake County Together Summit

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.

Live Well Lake County Addresses Key Community Health Issues

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


Community News

Save the date for 10th annual Anti-Poverty 5K Walk
Help raise awareness for the services provided by the Community Action Partnership of Lake County, and join the 10th annual Anti-Poverty 5K Walk on May 6. Registration will open March 15. Applications are available at the CAP Office front desk, 2424 Washington St., Waukegan. For information, call Lisa Hayes at 847-249-4330 or send an email to lisa.hayes@caplakecounty.org.

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. today 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

Networking event planned for military veterans in North Chicago
Military veterans are invited to attend a job networking event from 6 to 8 p.m. March 14 at the Foss Park Golf Pavilion, 3144 Argonne Drive, North Chicago. To RSVP, send an email to rollcallnorthshore@gmail.com.

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

Waukegan Fire Department to offer free smoke alarms to residents April 1
On April 1, the American Red Cross and the Waukegan Fire Department will be installing free, 10-year, lithium ion battery smoke alarms and providing fire safety education to Waukegan residents for free. Call the fire department at 847-249-5410 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or send an email to smokedetectorrequest@waukeganil.gov to request a smoke alarm. 


Mary Ross Cunningham

If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 847-721-1563 (cell) or email me at mcunningham@lakecountyil.gov

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Thank you,

Mary Ross Cunningham

Ms. Cunningham, County Board member and Forest Preserve Commissioner, serves on:

Lake County Board, 9th District:
Diversity and Inclusion Committee, (Ad-Hoc), Chair
Lake County Law and Judicial Committee, Vice Chair 
Lake County Health and Community Services 
Lake County Rules Committee 

Lake County Forest Preserves, 9th District: 
Operations Committee, Vice Chair
Diversity and Cultural Awareness Committee

Other appointed positions:
National Association of Counties (NACo), Board Representative
Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council, Vice Chair
Lake County Board of Health Personnel Committee, Chair
Community Action Partnership of Lake County, Board Member

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