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my Facebook page! Like my page today, and remember to hit "Like” at the
top of the page!
 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. YOU helped shape the priorities in our strategic plan, which serves as a road map for county government. Join Lake
County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor at 11:30 a.m. June 9 on Lake County’s
Facebook page for an interactive conversation about
the community outreach findings, how we are prioritizing and investing
resources, and what it means to you.
- Get reminded about the event on Facebook by listing yourself as
"Going" on our event page.
- Participate in the conversation on Friday here.
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 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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 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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 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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 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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Join library concert
Celebrate summer with great music
from Ivy Ford from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, June 9 at the Waukegan Public Library as part of their Courtyard Concerts at the Library series. Lunches, drinks and treats will be available for
purchase. In case of inclement weather, concerts will move indoors to the library's Bradbury Room.
Give your input to Waukegan Park District
The
Waukegan Park District wants your input regarding the renovation of
playgrounds at area parks. Meetings will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 9 at Washington Park and 10 to 11 a.m. June 14 at Country Lane Park. For information, contact park planner Kristy De Boer at (847) 360-4719.
Join meeting to help establish East Grand Merchants Committee
The Village of Gurnee invites residents and business owners to attend an organizational meeting to establish a new East Grand Merchants' Committee. Anyone interested in helping to promote shopping, dining and services on East Grand Avenue is welcome to join. The first meeting will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 8 at PPG Paints. Learn more
Beach Park to hold community garage sale
Join the Village of Beach Park as it holds a community garage sale June 23 to 25. For information, send an email to tracy.miracle@villageofbeachpark.com.
Scoop
Waukegan is coming
Save
the dates for cool cars, live music and food as Scoop Waukegan comes to
downtown Waukegan July 7 and 8. Learn more
 Before going to the beach, make sure your favorite spot is
open by checking our beach advisory page. The Lake
County Health Department monitors lake water in over 100 Lake Michigan and
inland beaches and provides updates daily now through Labor Day to let beachgoers
know if high bacteria is present in the water. Learn more,
including the health department’s tips to avoid hazards when swimming in our
lakes this summer.
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 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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 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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