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Caterpillar has selected Deerfield as home to its new corporate
headquarters. Caterpillar initially plans to relocate approximately 100
employees to its new site immediately, but that number is expected to triple in
coming years. The move adds high quality jobs and a new global brand to Lake
County’s bustling economy. Caterpillar, a Dow Jones 30 company, joins 11 other
Fortune 500 companies that call Lake County home.
Lake County Partners and Lake County join the Village of Deerfield
in welcoming Caterpillar to the neighborhood and look forward to working
together to ensure that the transition is smooth and successful. Lake
County Partners is a 501(c)(3) economic development corporation that works to
maintain economic vitality in Lake County by creating and retaining quality
jobs, stimulating capital investment, and pursuing economic diversity. Read
the full news release
 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 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 to 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
 April
is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Elected officials and
community leaders recently discussed 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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 Forest Preserve News
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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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 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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 Lake County's new integrated permit and inspection system is
now available to the public! This new technology will improve
inter-departmental efficiencies, enhance customer service, improve
communication, and reduce the amount of time it takes for permits and
inspections. Customers will be able to submit and pay for many permit
applications online and review the status of their applications and inspections
using their home computer. Watch this
video to learn more. Visit the new Permit
and Inspection Dashboard.
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Hawthorn Woods offers free tree seedlings to the public
The Village of Hawthorn Woods will
celebrate earning the Tree City USA designation the second year in a row by
offering free seedlings free to the public, while quantities last, between 9
a.m. and noon April 29 at the aquatic center. The village’s goal is to have 250
trees planted across the village. 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.
Household chemical waste collection planned in Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills and the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will offer a household chemical waste collection event May 6 at the Metra Train Station on Route 45 and Ranney Avenue. The collection is open to Illinois residents only. Learn more, including what items will be accepted.
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