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June 7, 2017

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Join A Conversation with Lake County Board Chairman

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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

Join Third Annual North Chicago Day of Play Saturday

Come enjoy games and connect with your community at the third annual North Chicago Day of Play from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at the Foss Park District Community Center. The event is organized by the North Chicago Police Department and the youth organization, ASK12, which was founded by the late Lake County Board Member Audrey Nixon to help improve relations between the community, particularly youth, and the police. Learn more about this year's event.


Discover These Job Opportunities

Coalition for homeless

Join Team to Help County’s Homeless
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.

Waukegan Housing Authority seeks administrative clerk
The Waukegan Housing Authority is taking applicants for a Housing Choice Voucher administrative clerk. Applicants must be high school graduates, have clerical work experience, and a valid Illinois driver's license. Learn how to apply.


School’s Out for Summer! What’s Happening in Lake County?

County Update summer fun

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.


Discover Farmers Markets Across the County

farmers market finder

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

summer concerts

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

 

rx for health

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

 

nature restoration

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


Planning a Trip to the Beach? Check Beach Advisory Page First

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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.


Keep Drivers, Workers Safe! Don’t Rush Through Work Zones

construction delays

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.


Communities Launch Year-Round Composting Programs

compost program

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.


Community News

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 Adelphi Park, Washington Park, and Country Lane Park. 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.

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

Vista Health System announces interim CEO
Vista Health System announced Norman F. Stephens has been named its interim chief executive officer. Vista Health System is a network that includes two hospitals in Waukegan, Vista Medical Center East and Vista Medical Center West as well as additional medical facilities in Lake County. County residents can connect with health and human services across Lake County by going to Find Help Lake County.


Mary Ross Cunningham

If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 847-721-1563 (cell) or email me at mcunningham@lakecountyil.gov

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Thank you,

Mary Ross Cunningham

Ms. Cunningham, County Board member and Forest Preserve Commissioner, serves on:

Lake County Board, 9th District:
Diversity and Inclusion Committee, (Ad-Hoc), Chair
Lake County Law and Judicial Committee, Vice Chair 
Lake County Health and Community Services 
Lake County Rules Committee 

Lake County Forest Preserves, 9th District: 
Operations Committee, Vice Chair
Diversity and Cultural Awareness Committee

Other appointed positions:
National Association of Counties (NACo), Board Representative
Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council, Vice Chair
Lake County Board of Health Personnel Committee, Chair
Community Action Partnership of Lake County, Board Member

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