Hello Neighbors
Spring is here, and as the article below points out, so is the construction season with the current inconvenience leading to improved roads and bike/hike paths. Lake County PASSAGE is the best online tool to help you plan your trip in real time. With the fine weather this weekend, consider the Forest Preserves section below with suggestions to enjoy outdoor options and activities. Bikers and hiker/walkers can find excellent maps and trail conditions. In the blue box below, select "Transportation" to visit the Bike Lake County app and all its features. In the blue box below, select "Lake County Forest Preserves" for specific preserve details, maps and trail conditions.
Note the community news sections and links to schedule even more activities.. As we enter Passover and the Easter season, I want to extend best wishes to you and your families.
I voted early last week and then explored the Fremont Public Library. Libraries today are really media centers with standard and audio books, and DVDs of current and classic movies for all ages. I saw posters for movie nights, book sales and more. When was the last time you explored your opportunities provided by park districts and libraries? These resources are supported in large part by our property taxes (about 9%). And they are led by board members for whom we voted on Tuesday.
Regards,
 View the unofficial results from the April 4 Consolidated
Election for Election Day, early voting, and voting by
mail ballots. Write-in candidate totals will be added within the next seven days. Remember, election results are unofficial until provisional and
late-arriving vote by mail ballots are counted 14 days after the election, and
the results are certified.
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 In 2017, Lake County will have roughly $94 million in road
projects under construction. About $56 million is carried over from 2016,
accounting for two of the big projects underway - the grade separation and
widening/reconstruction of Washington
Street, and the reconstruction of Deerfield Road.
Much of the remaining work planned in 2017 falls
under the preservation category, which includes resurfacing projects, culvert
replacements and bridge repairs. In total, the Lake County Division of
Transportation will have 28 active construction projects this year. View the 2017
Construction Program Map.
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A Paratransit
Market Study is now underway in Lake County to evaluate transportation options
for seniors, people with disabilities, and the general public. There are a
variety of services currently available, such as Pace Dial-a-Ride or township
programs, to assist you in your travels to and from medical appointments,
places of employment and other daily activities.
We are asking
you to help us understand your needs, identify gaps in service, and provide
your recommendations for what you hope to see. Here are some examples of what
we’ve heard so far:
Need: “I need the bus to get to work, to my
doctor's office, and to see my family in Grayslake.”
Gaps: “I have service within my township,
but I don’t have service beyond that”
Recommendation: “A county-wide transportation system
could and should allow for online reservations, prepaid ride cards, expanded
routes, and expanded hours that cover a typical business day.”
Please TAKE THE SURVEY
today, and add your opinions and experiences to be part of this important
study.
The Chief County
Assessment Office and Lake County Township Assessors Association offers help to
senior citizens ages 65 and older who want to complete the 2017 Senior
Citizen Assessment Freeze Application for taxes payable in 2018, as well as
assistance to taxpayers who may qualify to apply for other homestead exemptions.
Attend an upcoming outreach session where residents can work one-on-one with a
staff member to complete the necessary forms. The Senior Freeze Application is
due by July 7. View
Upcoming Outreach Sessions
 Lake County Public Works has begun its semiannual water hydrant flushing
program. After flushing, you may notice a slight discoloration of the water. You
are urged not to do laundry during flushing periods in your area to avoid
staining of clothing, which may occur due to the disturbance in the water main.
This is not harmful and will dissipate after a short time. It is
recommended to run cold water for several minutes to clear your pipes. View the schedule.
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Earth Week
Enjoy a week of free nature programs in honor of
Earth Day April 22. Celebrate spring, learn about ecology or join a nature
walk. All programs are free. All ages are invited, and no registration is
required. Learn
more
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 YCC Crew Member
Applications Now Accepted
Youth
Conservation Corps (YCC) is a summer program designed to employ
youth, ages 16 to 18 in natural resources, construction, and park
maintenance related projects. Apply online to become a 2017 YCC crew
member. Completed
applications must be received by 4:30 p.m.
April 28. Learn more
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 Rx For Health: Walking in Nature
The simple act of
walking, especially in nature, can improve your overall health, physically and
mentally. Join Rx for Health where naturalists and health care providers will lead
guided walking tours of Lake County’s forest preserves. Watch this video to learn more, and see when the next walk will be.
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 The
Lake County Sheriff’s Office Merit Commission is accepting applications for the
deputy sheriff position until April 17. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and
at least 21 years of age at the time of orientation, a high school graduate (or
GED) and possess a valid driver's license. Apply Today
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The Illinois Small Business Development and International Trade Center will offer a series of small business workshops in April and May, focusing on business growth and development as well as accounting and finance. To learn more about the upcoming workshops, visit the website, send an email to IllinoisSBDC@clcillinois.edu, or call 847-543-2033.
 April
is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Recently, elected officials and
community leaders kicked off the 2017 Blue Kids Lake County project, which aims
to educate the community about signs of child abuse and how to help prevent it.
Watch this video to learn more about
the Blue Kids Lake County project, and find out how you can get involved at bluekidslakecounty.org.
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Enjoy area egg hunts
Find eggs filled with special treats, and have a hopping good time at this area egg hunts.
- The Mundelein Park District has
planned for kids ages 7 to 11 with parent the Great Egg Quest at 6:30 p.m. April
11 at Community Park. For the younger
children ages 1 to 6 with parent, join the free Egg Hunt “Egg-Stravaganza” at 10 a.m April 14. Learn more
- The Wauconda Park District will hold its annual egg hunt Saturday, April 8 at the community center. Learn more
Wauconda to hold sixth annual Bunny Hop
Join the Wauconda Park District's sixth annual Wauconda Bunny Hop April 15. There will be a four-mile race as well as a two-mile fun run and walk and a junior bunny hop mini-dash for kids up to 10 years old. Learn more
Join the Extreme Block Party Family Expo and Taste of the Towns
Gather friends and neighbors and join the seventh annual Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, Vernon Hills (GLMV)
Chamber’s Extreme Block Party Family Expo and Taste of the Towns. The event
will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at the Doubletree
Hotel in Mundelein. Enjoy free food samples, family fun, a “Live Broadcast by Two Men and
a Microphone,” raffles, giveaways, and more. Learn more
Enjoy coffee with Hawthorn Woods mayor
Enjoy a cup of coffee
and meet Hawthorn Woods Mayor Joseph Mancino along with other village officials between 9 and 11 a.m. April 29 at the Hawthorn Woods Country Club. Say hello, and discuss topics impacting the community that are important to you.
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