Spring
Pet Vaccination Clinics Begin April 1
The Lake County Health Department will offer its first spring
pet vaccination clinic this season from 9 a.m. to noon April 1 in Beach Park. Clinics also will be offered future dates 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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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.
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.
Now through March 17, 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
Beginning March 15, registered Lake County voters
can 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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Enjoy coffee with Gurnee Mayor March 18 Stop by Chicago Grill and Bagel, 3900
Washington St., from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 18 for coffee and bagels with Gurnee
Mayor Kristina Kovarik. Talk about issues, ask questions, and discuss concerns.
Zion Township to hold open house Zion Township will hold an open house from 9
a.m. to noon Saturday, March 18. Take a tour and learn how the township impacts
residents’ lives. The township also will host an ice cream social from 4:30 to
7 p.m. Monday, March 20. Learn more
Protect yourself against identity theft. Attend Beach Park program What is identity theft? Learn more by joining an
informational session presented by the Office of Illinois Comptroller Susana
Mendoza at 6 p.m. March 22 at the Village of Beach Park, 11270 W. Wadsworth Road.
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. 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.
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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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. Now through Friday, March 17,
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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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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Forest Preserve News
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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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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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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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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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