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The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is
studying the intersections of Wadsworth Road at Dilleys Road, US 41, and
Kilbourne Road. This upcoming public information meeting will be focused on the
intersections of Dilleys Road and Kilbourne Road. The intersection of Wadsworth
Road and US 41 will proceed as a separate study due to the larger scope, and a separate public
information meeting will be held later this year. The purpose of this
meeting is to present the preferred alternative for the two intersections and
gather feedback from the public. View the project
website to learn more.
When: 5 to 7 p.m.
April 19 (open house format)
Where: St. Mark’s Church, 3350 N.
Delany Road, Waukegan
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will begin
working on the railroad bridge replacement on IL 132 (Grand Avenue) east of US
41 starting the week of April 10, 2017. According to IDOT, the contractor will
build a temporary railroad structure this summer and switch the train traffic
over to the temporary structure later this fall. This is a two-year project
that will eventually widen the underpass to allow for additional lanes of
traffic on IL 132 and provide pedestrian accommodations. The project is
scheduled for completion in the summer of 2019 and is expected to have a major
impact on IL 132 traffic.
Project Background:
- IDOT has long been planning for a bridge
replacement at US 41 and IL 132 in Gurnee. The first stage of construction was
a safety improvement in 2009. This stage of the project addressed the backup of
cars exiting US 41 to access IL 132, and the immediate safety need for cars
merging onto US 41 from IL 132.
- To address the congestion, the current stage of
construction will include replacing the railroad bridge and widening IL 132 and
the intersection. This will allow for additional turn lanes and more efficient
flow of traffic.
- The bridge replacement and intersection widening
is the final piece of the US Route 41 at IL Route 132 interchange improvement
project.
IDOT does not have a project specific website for this project, but you can find some information here. Select Lake County and then scroll down to this project.
 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.
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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The Chief County
Assessment Office and Lake County Township Assessors Association offer 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 homeowners who may need assistance paying their
mortgage may find assistance through the Hardest Hit Fund program. This
state-funded program, which is administered through the Affordable Housing
Corporation of Lake County, helps residents who have experienced at least a 15
percent loss of income through no fault of their own such as job loss,
reduction in hours, or a health issue. Homeowners can receive up to $35,000 to
reinstate their mortgage and assist with mortgage payments for up to 12 months.
Learn more about the program.
Have a hopping good time at area egg hunts
Discover eggs filled with prizes and more family fun at the following area events:
- Gurnee Park District's egg hunt will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at Viking Park in Gurnee. Details
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Village of Beach Park's annual Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 9 a.m. April 15 at Founders Park, 10385 Beach Road.
- Waukegan Park District will hold its Eggstravaganza Trail from 2 to 3 p.m. April 15 at Belvidere Park. Learn more
- Zion Park District will hold its 62nd annual hunt at 9 a.m. April 15 at Shiloh Park. Details
See new art exhibit at Waukegan gallery
Visit the Richard Harris art collection, featuring original works by Rembrandt, Toulouse-Lautrec, van Utrecht and more through June 1 at the Urban Edge Gallery in Waukegan. Admission and parking are free. For information, call 847-902-6662.
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Want a career with county’s largest law enforcement agency?
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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 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
Check out job opportunities at Waukegan Park District
The
Waukegan Park District is currently hiring. Learn more about current openings and submit an application.
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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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 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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 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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