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A shout out to all of the Super Heroes out there, Happy Father's Day!
There are a lot of fun and educational things to do with the family this year around Lake County. Starting with Celebration of Summer in Lake Villa this past weekend and then next week is Beachfest in Round Lake Beach starting next Friday.
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The Lake Villa Celebration of Summer and Township Ribfest was a huge success. There were a lot of antique cars, craft vendors, rib contestants, great music and of course a great fireworks display. It looked like everyone was having a great time.
I am honored being a voice of reason for fiscal responsibility while representing our district on the Lake County Board and as a Forest Preserves Commissioner.
I am looking forward to a great year here in Lake County!
Respectfully,
Tom Weber
 Lake County has so much to offer for outdoor family fun this summer, including
75 lakes, over 100 beaches, 500 miles of trails and bikeways, our beautiful
forest preserves, community festivals, and farmers markets! Watch this video as
we visit Illinois Beach State Park, which stretches for six and a half miles
along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan in northern Lake County. While there, Maureen
Riedy, president of the Lake County Visitor's Bureau, gives an update on all
the exciting things happening in Lake County this summer.
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 Warm weather means it’s
time to visit the farmers markets! Shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, baked
treats and more while supporting local businesses at one of Lake County’s
farmers markets. Check out our Farmers
Market Finder to find a farmers market near you, including days and hours.
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Little Sprouts: Planting a Seed
Help plant the garden at Bonner Heritage Farm (Lindenhurst) and sow seeds to take home. We'll learn about how seeds sprout, and take a tour of the garden. Join us down on the farm for fun and frolicking, select Wednesdays, June through October. We'll learn all about life on the farm, animals, and where our food comes from. Get to know other families while kids enjoy stories, hands-on activities and simple crafts. For children ages 2–5, with an adult. Learn more »
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Eat Healthful Produce and Support Local Youth
Eat healthful produce and support local youth when you shop at the Green Youth Farm of Lake County market, Wednesdays, 9 am–1 pm, through October 12. Purchase fresh and nutritious organic vegetables, herbs, honey, and more, grown in Greenbelt Forest Preserve (North Chicago) by area students. Learn more »
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 Summer Concerts at
Independence Grove
Bring chairs and
blankets for Tuesday outdoor musical performances, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The first concert of the season will be June 13. Flash back to the 1960s
as the New Invaders time travel to the unforgettable musical period carved
out by British rock and roll. Learn more
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 Independence
Grove Beach
Grab
your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen, and head to the beach at Independence Grove, which is now open daily. The beach offers
400 feet of sand along the lake's South Bay. Learn more
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 Take a Hike
We’ve teamed up with
the Lake County Health Department and NorthShore University HealthSystem to
bring you Rx for Health: Walking in Nature, a free walking
program that brings together naturalists and physicians for guided tours of
some of our most scenic preserves. Learn more
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New Middlefork Savanna Trail Connection
Lake County Forest Preserves began construction in March on the trail and bridge over the Metra Railway linking Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve to Lake Forest Academy and Townline Community Park. This is part of an overall effort to connect the Middlefork Savanna and Greenway to McArthur Woods Forest Preserve and the Des Plaines River Trail. The project includes a 221-foot steel pedestrian bridge, scenic overlook, 10-foot-wide paved trails, and crosswalk improvements at the intersection of IL Route 60 and Academy Drive. View map
Lake County Forest Preserves is pleased to be working with the following partners and donors to make this project possible: City of Lake Forest, Lake Forest Academy, Lake Forest Bank & Trust, Lake Forest Open Lands Association, and Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein. The Forest Preserve is the lead agency responsible for administration and coordination of the project and 60 percent of the local funding for construction costs. The Forest Preserve also secured federal funding for the project through a grant from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program, administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. Learn more
 Help
Restore Nature
Spend
a weekend morning restoring wildlife habitat. Gather with other
preservation-minded volunteers, and help make a difference in the health and
habitat of your forest preserves. No experience is required, and families and
groups are welcome. Please RSVP so we can bring enough equipment for everyone. 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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 If you are looking for fireworks in Lake County you can find them here!
 Let’s Go Biking, Lake County!
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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 Don’t Rush Through Work Zones
Road construction can cause delays, but don’t try to hurry
through a work zone. Even if workers aren’t on site, work zone speed limits are
in place AT ALL TIMES by state law. This is for the safety of drivers as well
as the workers. Work zones have changing conditions, shifting or narrowing
lanes, equipment and other potential hazards to motorists that are going too
fast or not paying attention. Watch this
video as Lake County Division of Transportation workers share a few safety
tips and ask for your help to make sure everyone gets home safely at the end of
the day.
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 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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 Aug 10 at 6 PM to Aug 13 at 6 PM, 2301 Sand Lake Rd, Lake Villa, IL 60046-8934, United States
  
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
  
 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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Constructing Summer
Adults—discover architecture and the people behind some of the world’s most famous building projects! Read a total of 5 books, attend any of our amazing programs, and/or repurpose a discarded book into a creative structure of your very own. The more you participate, the better your chances of winning! Check out all the activities at the library here!
Check out all of the exciting activities today at Round Lake Area Public Library
 Make an impact on homelessness in Lake County. The Lake
County Coalition for the Homeless is seeking an individual to help plan the
2018 Homeless Point-in-Time Count, and work on initiatives to increase the
income of disabled homeless individuals. Learn more and apply
today.
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 Turning food scraps into compost is just one part of Lake County’s
critical strategy to increase recycling across the county and achieve a 60%
recycling goal. One way the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County is helping work
toward that goal is through food scrap programs like the ones recently launched
in Highwood and Lake Bluff, the first municipalities in Illinois to include
year-round food-scrap collection programs in hauling contracts. Watch this video to
learn more about this new program.
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