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The Board approved two significant actions at its March meeting, one that approves a half million dollars to support people with gambling addiction and other behavioral health issues, and another that creates a commission on governmental accountability and reform.
Lake County collects a portion of the revenue generated from video gaming in the unincorporated areas of the county. Consistent with its policy to allocate those funds to support social programs, the Board approved $545,000 in grant funding to several local agencies for gambling addiction and other behavioral health services.
The Board also took action to create a bipartisan commission to evaluate proposed reform measures and report on key findings that enhance accountability to the public, provide for an effective and responsive government structure, maintain strong professional and ethical standards, as well as redistricting reform to mitigate political influence. The group will consist of community members, elected officials, faith leaders, major political party representatives, and other advocates of good government. The action is in response to proposed State legislation that would require a referendum for voters to decide whether they support a countywide elected chairman--fundamentally changing Lake County’s current structure where the Chairman is selected by county board members every two years. Learn more.
 The April
4 Consolidated Election gives Lake County residents
some real voter power as they will be electing their local mayors, presidents,
supervisors, clerks, commissioners, alderman, councilmen, and assessors. Also
on the ballot will be park, library, and school board district candidates along
with eight public questions.
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Online voter registration is available now until March 19 through the Illinois State Board of Elections at ova.elections.il.gov. An Illinois driver’s license or state ID card is required for online registration.
Today is the final day that grace voter registration will take place at the County Clerk's Office in Waukegan. For this election only, registrants who come to the Clerk's Office will receive a ballot by mail application as ballots will not be printed until March 20. Grace voter registration also is available at any early voting site March 20 to April 3 and at the assigned Election Day voting site and the County Clerk’s Office on April 4. Voted ballots must have a postmark no later than midnight on Election Day.
Registered voters are encouraged to log onto LakeVoterPower.info to confirm their registration records reflect their current name and address.
Vote
by mail
Although March 20 is the first day April ballots will be ready for mailing, registered
voters can request a ballot by mail now until March 30. Voting by
mail is so easy that even a couch potato can do
it!
Early voting
Early voting will begin March
20 and will run through April 3. Vote at any early voting site regardless of
where you live. View
the early voting sites, dates and hours.
Election Day
Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 4. Use the polling
place locator to find your assigned voting site.
Preview your ballot
Registered Lake County voters
can now preview their ballot at LakeVoterPower.info after logging in to confirm
their registration status.
Get up-to-date election information by visiting the County Clerk’s website as well as by following the County Clerk’s Office on their Facebook page and on Twitter.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is about to
begin work on a road improvement project on US 45 from the IL/WI state line to
WIS 50 in Kenosha County. They are starting on the southern project
limits, and this will involve a full closure of US 45 from the IL/WI State Line
to just north of County C. This closure is scheduled to reopen mid-summer at
which time the northern project limits will close.
More information can be found on the project website.
Northbound
Detour (Beginning in Illinois):
From US 45 take IL 173 eastbound to US 41. Go northbound on US 41 merging with
I-94, to WIS 50. Go west on WIS 50 to reconnect with US 45.
Southbound traffic would reverse the above sequence and directions.
 Crooks use schemes to defraud
millions of people. They combine technology and tricks to get you to give money
or personal information, pressuring you to make important decisions on the
spot. Stay a step ahead and protect yourself with the latest information as
well as practical tips from the Federal
Trade Commission. Sign up to get scam alerts right to your email.
Be Aware of Deeds
Scam in Lake County
The Lake County Recorder’s office has received calls
from residents about official letters they have received regarding the deed to
their home. The Recorder's office is urging you to be cautious, especially if
you recently purchased or refinanced your home. Find
out more
Sheriff's Office Warns of Telephone Scam in Lake County
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has received reports
of residents receiving fraudulent telephone calls from individuals falsely
representing themselves to be from the Sheriff’s Office and serving the caller
with a collection notice to collect money. Residents should be aware the
Sheriff’s Office never calls to solicit money for any reason. Find
out more
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 There are exciting
paid internship opportunities at Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
(SMC) for summer 2017! If you are interested in watershed planning and workshop
coordination, if you have experience using ArcGIS software, or if you have a
strong background in wetland sciences and plant identification, there are positions
available that could be for you. Visit the Lake County career page to learn more and apply.
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Current
Status of Mumps in Lake County
On March 7, the Lake County Health Department announced an official mumps
outbreak after the third case of mumps was confirmed at Barrington High School.
The Health Department continues to monitor suspected and probable cases of the
disease in the county. The Health Department will regularly be updating its mumps web
page, where you can find the current status of mumps
in the county, information about mumps, and helpful resources related to mumps.
 Spring
Pet Vaccination Clinics Begin April 1
The Lake County Health Department will offer spring
pet vaccination clinics starting April 1 at locations across the county. These
low-cost clinics provide a convenient, affordable way to keep pets up to date
with their shots and rabies tags. Learn more about the clinics and all upcoming dates.
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 Please join the Lake
County State’s Attorney’s Office in recognizing National Crime Victims’ Rights
Week on April 4 at the College of Lake
County A wing lower level auditorium in Grayslake. The resource fair will run
from 5:30 to 6 p.m., and the program will follow. This year’s theme of National
Crime Victims’ Rights week reflects a vision for the future in which all
victims are strengthened by the response they receive. Organizations are
resilient in response to challenges, and communities are able to seek
collective justice and healing.
Essay Contest
The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office is hosting an essay contest in
conjunction with its National Crime Victims' Rights Week program. Any
student who has been a victim of a crime is invited to nominate someone who
served as a "hero," helping them regain strength, resilience, and/or
justice during this time. The deadline to submit the essay is March 22. The
selected essay will be featured during the Victims' Rights Week program on
April 4. Learn more
about the essay contest.
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Trout season opens April 1
Banana
Lake at Lakewood Forest
Preserve in
Wauconda opens for rainbow trout fishing on April 1, following the release
of roughly 500 to 600 rainbow trout. For details and a free Fishing Guide,
visit LCFPD.org/fishing.
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 Move more in April
Every April, the American Heart Association celebrates physical activity and
encourages all Americans to commit to being more active on a regular basis.
Your forest preserves are the perfect place to hike or stroll while improving
your health. Join an Rx for Health walk, bringing together naturalists and health professionals
for guided tours of some of Lake County's most breathtaking scenery. Learn more
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 The University Center of Lake County will hold a free open house from 6 to 8 p.m. March 30 at the University Center's Grayslake facility, 1200 University Center Drive. The event will showcase the 130 academic programs available in Lake County for adults who wish to complete a bachelor’s degree, earn a graduate degree or pursue professional certificates. Register for the event, or call 847-665-4400.
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 Find Help
Lake County is a single point of access that connects individuals with health
and human services in Lake County. You can search for services for free. The
website has a user-friendly guided search to help narrow results, and the
database is available in 10 different languages. Individuals also can search
for volunteer opportunities.
Be a Link. Pass the Link
Help
make sure that everyone that needs help, finds it. Today is the last day to retweet information on Find Help Lake County from @unitedwaylakeco and you
will be entered into the Be a Link. Pass the Link Contest to win a Visa gift card.
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Enjoy fun for the family at Home and Health Expo
The Lindenhurst Lake Villa Chamber of Commerce will hold its home and health expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 1 and 2 at Lakes Community High School. Discover fun for the family.
Antioch Traveling Closet to hold free spring clothing giveaway
The Antioch Traveling Closet is offering its free spring clothing giveaway to help local families in need from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 2 at the Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive. There will be gently used clothing and shoes in various sizes for children and adults for free. There also will be miscellaneous toiletries at no charge, and free haircuts will be offered. For information, send an email to lisafisher624@icloud.com.
See Antioch's spring and summer program guide
The Antioch Parks and Recreation Department’s
2017 Spring & Summer Program Guide is now available. Learn more about
summer camps, swimming lessons, youth programs, special events and much more. View the
new guide.
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