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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
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District 7.
 The recent heavy rains have caused flooding in some areas of Lake
County, including the Des Plaines River. There are steps you can take to protect
yourself and your family when flooding occurs to make sure everyone is safe. Go to Ready.gov
so you can learn the risks and how to create an emergency plan.
Lake County also has resources to keep you informed. Watch
this video to learn ways to receive emergency alerts. One way is have
alerts sent to your mobile device or email through Alert Lake
County. You can also stay alert by visiting Lake County government Facebook and Twitter pages. Also, visit the Lake County Stormwater
Management Commission's Facebook page, which includes flood status updates and helpful tips.
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It’s the time of year to take precautions against
ticks, which can be most active during the warmer weather and can carry
diseases such as Lyme disease. Once considered a rare illness in Lake
County, Lyme disease is becoming more common in the area. The Lake
County Health Department and Community Health Center provides tips to help
protect yourself from exposure to ticks:
- Clear leaf litter under trees, and keep the ground clean
under bird feeders
- Keep grass near playground equipment short.
- Install a wood chip or gravel barrier between lawns and
wooded and tall grass areas.
- Minimize wood piles as these are attractive to small mammals
such as mice, which can carry ticks.
 How to remove a tick
Whether it’s rubbing alcohol, nail polish, or a burnt
match, there’s a lot of misguided folklore when it comes to how to remove a
tick. Watch
this video as Lake County Health Department Senior Biologist
Mike Adam explains the proper techniques to remove a tick.
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Learn the importance of fire safety and join the 20th annual Lake County Fire Safety Expo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 13 at Gurnee Mills' Parking Lot E. Safety teams
will demonstrate the latest fire prevention tips and give families an
opportunity to learn through interactive activities. All day events include the Kids Combat Challenge, blood pressure checks, Fire Safety Smoke House and Sprinkler
Trailer, and Free Fire Truck Rides. Learn more
 The Solid Waste Agency
of Lake County, Stormwater Management Commission and Lake County Forest
Preserves will hold their annual rain barrel, compost bin and native plant sale
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 13. The compost bins and rain barrels both are made
with recycled plastics. Learn about the benefits of composting and harvesting
rain water. Watch demonstrations, and meet experts to answer your
questions. Learn
more
Also, don’t miss as
the native plant sale continues, just in time for Mother's Day from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m. May 14. Find all this at Independence Grove Forest Preserve's North Bay
Pavilion in Libertyville. Learn the value of planting native species and find a
variety of flowers, plants, shrubs and trees. View list of available plants.
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 Property tax bills have been mailed and are on their way to
your mailbox. Tax bills are for the 2016 tax year and are due in two equal
installments on June 6 and Sept. 6. Visit the Treasurer’s Office
website to view
your property tax bill, get answers to frequently asked questions, and learn how
to make a payment. Keep in mind, while you send your payment to Lake County,
the County only keeps a small portion (about 7%), and the rest is distributed
to many other taxing districts. Visit Lake County’s
property tax information page to see
what Lake County does with its portion.
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 Learn how to improve your resume, perfect your job
search, overcome barriers and much more at the series of workshops offered this
month by the Job Center of Lake County. The center also hosts various job fairs
including a veteran and military job fair May 4 as well as ongoing services including
adult education, disability services, and legal services. View
the Job Center’s May schedule to learn more.
Join
Lake County government’s workforce
Lake County government offers career opportunities that cover a wide spectrum
of fields including law, law enforcement, corrections, nursing, finance and
budgeting, highway maintenance, and much more. View the
current job opportunities available.
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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. Watch this video as County Board Chairman
Aaron Lawlor speaks with Deerfield Mayor Harriet Rosenthal and Lake County Partners President Kevin Considine to
welcome Caterpillar to Lake County and discusses working together to ensure
that the transition is smooth and successful.
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 Unveiling a new vision, Healthy
Choices. Healthier People. Healthiest Communities, the Lake County
Health Department plans to use data to maximize resources and work with local,
state and federal leaders to shape policy, improve systems and advocate for
environmental change in the county. Watch this video to
learn more about the department’s exciting direction.
Learn More About Hepatitis
Prevention, Care at Free Health Fair
Learn more about hepatitis
prevention, care and treatment as well as information regarding overall health
at a free health fair from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 18 in the County Building
lobby, 18 N. County St., Waukegan. Free hepatitis C and HIV tests also will be
offered the day of the fair at the Lake County Health Department Sexually
Transmitted Infections program’s office, 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan. Learn more
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 Learn
to Manage or Prevent Diabetes
The Lake County Health Department offers a variety of
diabetes prevention and treatment programs, which help people with diabetes
learn how to take care of themselves and reduce their risk of developing
complications. Program staff provide group and one-on-one instruction, and
services are available in English and Spanish. Watch this
video to learn more.
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Join
walk to celebrate Go Gurnee anniversary
Bring walking shoes and join Go Gurnee, presented by
Gurnee Park District, for a one-year anniversary celebration on Sunday, May 7. Set at 4 p.m. at Viking Park, families
are invited to join a free 30-minute walk and be entered into a free raffle. Learn more about
Go Gurnee.
Learn about panhandling at neighborhood watch meetings
Gurnee Police Chief Kevin Woodside will discuss panhandling
as part of the neighborhood watch meetings, May 4 and 18. Those who are unable
to attend the meetings can also watch this video, explaining
the Gurnee Police Department's approach to panhandling. View the full list of upcoming neighborhood
watch meetings at the Village's website.
Grandwood
Park to host neighborhood garage sale
The Grandwood Park Civic Association will hold a neighborhood garage
sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 and 19 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 20. Learn more
Annual Grayslake Craft Beer Fest is coming
Save the date for the fifth annual Grayslake Craft Beer Fest from
noon to 5 p.m. June 3 in downtown Grayslake. The event will feature over 60
different kinds of craft beer and food pairings from local restaurants. Learn more
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