Recycling opportunities, Summer concert series, and More

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April 19, 2017

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Dear Neighbors,

I am always looking for feedback on my newsletter as well as what's happening in Lake County. If you have any comments or concerns, feel free to send me an email, or give me a call at 224-627-0767. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, please sign up to continue to receive news about Lake County and District 7.


Recycle First, Trash Last

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If you’re starting your spring cleaning, think recycle first, trash last. The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) offers many options to recycle your shoes, clothing and textiles, and household chemicals.

Household chemical waste: Get rid of unwanted pesticides, cleaners, batteries, gasoline, fertilizer and other household chemical waste items at public drop-off events at SWALCO’s Gurnee facility as well as mobile collection events at locations across Lake County. These collections are for residential waste only. Learn more, including acceptable items and when the next collection will be.

Reuse-A-Shoe: Don't throw away your unwanted shoes! Make sure they get recycled or reused! Drop off your shoes at one of several locations across Lake County. View Drop-Off Locations

Clothing and textiles: Did you know 85 percent of clothing ends up in the landfill? Instead, bring your new, gently used, and used clothing to be reused or recycled. Even clothes with stains or holes will be taken. Learn more, including what is acceptable and where to drop off your items.


Attend Annual Lake County Green Conference

Lake County Green Conference

Join the Lake County community for the seventh annual Lake County Green Conference from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 20 at the College of Lake County’s Grayslake Campus. Titled, “Building a Resilient Future,” this year’s conference will focus on the impact of green construction in inspiring students to pursue studies and careers that contribute to a more resilient future. Learn more

Celebrate Earth Day by also checking out these upcoming events.

Enjoy family fun from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22 in Lindenhurst. The schedule includes 5K and one-mile runs, a village-wide cleanup, tree planting, a kite fly and much more. Learn more about all the Earth Day activities.

Also bring up to two bankers boxes of paper to be shredded free, and any unwanted latex paint to be recycled for a small fee from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 22 at the Lindenhurst Waste Water Treatment Facility. Learn more


Save the Date for Spring Recycle-O-Rama

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Bring your electronics, such as monitors, laptops, cell phones, televisions, and small appliances to be recycled at Recycle-O-Rama from 9 a.m. to noon May 20 at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. Bring documents (limit two boxes per vehicle) to be shredded, and bring latex paint to be recycled for a small fee. There will be no household chemical waste recycling at this event. Learn more


Provide Your Feedback to Help Improve Find Help Lake County

Find Help Lake County

Find Help Lake County is a single point of access that allows you to connect with health and human services in Lake County. Let us know how well this free site helps you by taking this survey! The feedback will be used to improve the effectiveness of the website. The survey is available until April 26. As an incentive to complete the survey, one lucky respondent will win a $25 gift card.


Special One-Day Electronics Recycling Collection Planned

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Lake County businesses, schools, churches, non for profits and units of government are invited to bring broken and unwanted electronics to be recycled at a special collection event from 8 a.m. to noon April 27 at the Lincolnshire Corporate Center (West Parking Lot), 300 Knightsbridge Parkway. 

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County provides free opportunities for residents to recycle electronics through a network of drop off locations. However, State law limits these locations to accept only residential electronics. Learn more about this collection, including what items will be accepted.


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Forest Preserve News

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Ticks and Lyme Disease
Ticks can infect humans and wildlife with bacteria, viruses and parasites that can cause serious illness. There are two species of ticks in Lake County: deer tick (Ixodese scapularis) and wood tick (Dermacentor variabilis). Of these two species, only deer ticks can pass on Lyme disease. However, wood ticks, also referred to as American dog ticks, do have the ability to pass on other bacterial infections such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia. Learn more

 

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Summer Concerts
Get ready for award-winning performers playing under the stars at the annual Events in the Plaza music series. Eight concerts will be held at Independence Grove Forest Preserve at 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, June 13 through Aug. 8. From Beatles to blues, rock to reggae, swing and jazz, there’s something for any musical taste. View the concert lineup.


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Marina Open Weekends at Independence Grove
The marina at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville is now open weekends only through May 21 and will be open daily May 27 to Sept. 4. Before heading out to the preserve, check here for status updates on swimming, the marina, summer concerts, and more. 


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Check Status of Trails and Preserves
Preserve improvements, construction projects, controlled burns and weather-related events sometimes result in temporary detours or closures of trails, preserves or facilities to ensure public safety. Before heading out, check the current status of trails and underpasses. Also find construction alerts, preserve improvement projects and controlled burn sites. 


Discover Native Plants for Your Home at Upcoming Sales

Did you know that landscaping your yard with native plants is one of the best things to do for the environment, and this can save you time and money? In fact, native plants don’t require fertilizer, pesticides or herbicides and eliminate the need for a lot of watering.

Citizens for Conservation and Conserve Lake County are hosting their annual plant sales, a great way to shop for native plants including perennials, grasses, trees and shrubs. Conserve Lake County’s online sale will run through April 25. The native plant sale will continue May 19 to June 3 at Almond Marsh. Learn more

Citizens for Conservation will sell plants May 6 and 7 at Good Shepherd Hospital. Learn more


Celebrate National Volunteer Week

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Volunteers who lend their time, talent and voice show they care about their community and can inspire others to take action and create change. Lake County offers many ways that you can contribute your time and help make a difference. As we approach National Volunteer Week, check out all these volunteer opportunities.


County Launches New Integrated Permit and Inspection System

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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


Community News

Join Italian Fest April 28
Enjoy a spaghetti dinner and music by the Viking Park Singers at Italian Fest April 28 at Viking Park in Gurnee. There are two seatings available. Learn more

Join Little Explorers summer camp
The Grandwood Park Park District is taking registration to join its Little Explorers summer camp, which is open to children ages 4 to 7. Sessions will meet from 9 a.m. to noon June 12 to 16 and June 19 to 23. Learn more


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