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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 County Board works for all residents to deliver services
and solve problems that impact their daily lives, from property taxes to roads
to jobs. The Lake County Board recently updated its strategic plan, which
serves as a road map for county government and influences how we prioritize and
invest our resources. Residents and local leaders provided input on their
priorities through a variety of channels, including two telephone town hall meetings,
a survey of Lake County residents, and a series of Leaders Round Table
meetings. View a
summary of the input as well as highlights from the plan, and the entire plan.
 Get an inside look at what it’s
like to work in the Lake County Jail as County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor explores some of its
"tough" jobs. Watch this video and see him do some of the daily tasks at the jail like
laundry and food preparation, and learn how the jail keeps clean.
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 Did you know the Lake County
Division of Transportation (LCDOT) has about 60 miles of bike paths and bike
lanes as part of the Lake County highway system? This is part of the over
550 total miles of trails and bikeways, connecting forest preserves and
communities throughout the county! Plan your next trip by using the Bike Lake County
application, where you can find all the trails,
paths, and lanes you can use in Lake County.
Dan Krill from Lake County’s
Planning, Building & Development Department has been using these bike paths
and bike lanes while riding his bike to work every day (even in the winter) for
the past seven years. Watch this video to hear his story,
and learn how LCDOT continues to consider non-motorized travel a high priority.
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 Are you planning to go boating over the Memorial Day weekend?
Boating is one of the most popular activities in Lake County, and it’s no
surprise as the county offers so many lakes to visit as we enjoy the warmer
weather. Check out BoatingLakeCounty.com as your boating resource including
maps of all the county’s public boat ramps, lakefront dining and more.
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Protect your wallet and identity by ordering certified
or genealogical copies of Lake County birth, death, marriage, or civil union
records directly from the County Clerk’s Office. Residents are warned
against using online vendors, who sometimes charge higher fees, and they
ultimately send the order to the County Clerk’s Office to be fulfilled. To
protect the integrity of these records, access is restricted by state statute,
and applicants are required to complete a written application and provide valid
identification. For those who cannot visit the Clerk’s office, downloadable
application forms are available. Learn
more
 Forest Preserve News
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 Independence
Grove Beach
Grab
your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen, and head to the beach at Independence Grove, open only on weekends May
27 to June 4. The beach will open daily beginning June 5. The beach offers
400 feet of sand along the lake's South Bay. Learn more
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 Summer Camps
Select openings are still
available. Our day camps are designed for summer fun and learning. Browse
available camps and enroll online.
New
Middlefork Savanna Trail Connection
The Lake
County Forest Preserve District is partnering with the City of Lake Forest and
Lake Forest Academy to build a trail connection, which will link Middlefork
Savanna Forest Preserve in Lake Forest to other local trails and
parks. Project elements include a 221-foot steel pedestrian bridge over
the Metra Railway with a scenic overlook, new 10-foot-wide paved trails,
and a revised crosswalk at IL Route 60 to improve access to Townline Community
Park. View map. Construction started this spring and
should be complete by late fall 2017. Learn more
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 Wildlife in
the Preserves
By early June, coyote pups
begin to venture out of the den that has sheltered them since birth. In
early summer, we often receive reports of sightings due to increased daytime
activity. When dens are located near trails, staff will install signs to inform
trail users about coyote behavior and how to safely respond if you see a
coyote. Learn more
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Enjoy coffee with Gurnee mayor
Stop by the Habitat for
Humanity in Gurnee between 10 a.m. and noon Saturday, May 20 for coffee
with Gurnee Mayor Kristina Kovarik. Learn more
Bring papers to be securely shredded at Warren Township event
Shred your secure documents such as old tax returns, bank statements, and credit card statements as Warren Township offers a paper shredding event from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 20 at parking lot C in front of the town hall. For information, call 847-244-1101.
Join Gurnee's Memorial Day Ceremony
American Legion Post 771 will hold its annual Memorial Day ceremony at noon May 29 at the Gurnee memorial, located in front of the police station at the corner of Washington and O’Plaine Road. Details
Give blood at upcoming blood drive
The Grandwood Park Civic Association will hold a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 11 at the park district community center. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. Remember to stay hydrated, and bring your ID to your appointment. Details
Use website to check if Gurnee Park locations are closed
Is the weather bad outside? Check the Gurnee Park District's Rainout line on the go and see if any fields or park locations are closed. Click the raindrop icon at the bottom of every page to quickly jump to the rainout line web page.
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