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Note to readers: There is a clarification
regarding the story on Lake Zurich High School's student parking lottery. The 3-by-5-inch cards must be
sent to the Ela Township Supervisor’s Office, not the Ela Township Highway Department. See story below for more
information.
 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.
 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. On
June 20, come hear Black Masala, a high-energy brass band that plays a dance
groove packed with funk, gypsy punk and soul. 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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 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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Each year, an independent professional audit of Lake
County’s finances is completed. The audit firm of Baker Tilly recently issued a
“clean opinion” for the latest audit, which is the highest opinion
available.
The county board has a strong
track record of practicing fiscal responsibility. Lake County consistently has
a balanced budget, and for 20 years, it has maintained Triple A credit rating
from both Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s – the highest rating possible. Only
one other county in Illinois, and about 60 counties in the U.S have this
coveted rating (out of more than 3,000) from both of these rating agencies.
Additionally, the County has received the Government Finance Officers
Association (GFOA) award for “Excellence in Financial Reporting” for the last
two decades for the Audit, and the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
for the past decade for the annual budget document. The recent audit,
along with the credit rating and GFOA awards, collectively show Lake County is
financially sound.
 Get rid of unwanted pesticides,
cleaners, batteries, gasoline, fertilizer and other household chemical waste
items at the next mobile household chemical waste collection from 8 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17 at the Lake Zurich High School parking lot. Appointments are
not required. The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County offers public drop-off
events at its Gurnee facility as well as mobile collection events at locations
across Lake County. These collections are for residential waste only. Learn more,
including acceptable items and additional collections scheduled.
Save
the date for free community shredding event
Bring your documents to be shredded securely at a free community shredding
event to take place from 3 to 6 p.m. June 23 at the Lake Zurich farmers market
in Paulus Park.
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Join Lake County’s single largest gathering of business and
community leaders to discuss ways to strengthen, sustain and leverage the
County’s economy. The Lake County Partners Big Event will take place June 23 at
the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. Registration is now open. Learn more
 In Lake County, we greatly appreciate the
dedication and commitment of the men and women who have served in the United
States Military. To honor their service, Lake County offers resources to help
veterans and their families. To learn more, visit the Veterans Assistance
Commission website,
check out their latest brochure,
and sign
up for their monthly newsletter.
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First-time, non-violent offenders now can keep a conviction from being
permanently entered on their record by participating in the Misdemeanor
Alternative Prosecution Program. The program holds offenders accountable and
addresses the needs of crime victims, but also gives deserving defendants a
second chance and the opportunity to avoid being labeled a convicted criminal. Learn more
 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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 If an
emergency should occur, do you know how to protect your furry, scaly or
feathered friends? In observance of National Pet Preparedness Month, this is a perfect
opportunity to plan for your pet’s safety. Visit FEMA’s Pet and Animal Emergency
Planning web page to find tips on making a pet emergency plan, preparing shelter,
and tips for large animals.
One important
way to keep your pet safe is to keep the vaccinations up to date. The Lake
County Health Department provides pet vaccination clinics, a low-cost,
convenient way to keep pet’s shots and rabies tags up to date. View
upcoming clinic dates and cost.
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Lake Zurich High School begins student parking lottery
Students can enter the lottery by sending a 3-by-5-inch card with student's name, address, phone number and email address inside an envelope addressed to the Ela Township Supervisor's Office. All cards must be postmarked by June 30 to be considered in lottery drawing for the spaces. Recipients of one of the 45 spaces will be notified by email by July 15. For information, call 847-438-7823.
Lake Zurich police rewards kids who practice bike safety
Lake Zurich Police officers are looking for kids who are practicing
bike safety this summer. Kids who are caught wearing a helmet will be rewarded
with a coupon for a free ice cream cone and entered into a
drawing for a free bicycle. Watch this video to learn more.
Enjoy concert and Cruise Night in South Barrington
Join The Arboretum of
South Barrington on the Plaza for a free concert
featuring Modern Day Romeos from 7 to 9 p.m. June 21. Bring your own chair or blanket.
Classic car enthusiasts also are invited to showcase
their cars from 6 to 9 p.m. during Cruise Night. Cruise
Night is a volunteer classic car show that takes place on concert evenings on Main Street near the concert area.
Parking spaces are first come, first serve, and fill up early.
Join Family Fitness Run in Barrington
Start
off the July 4 festivities in downtown Barrington with the Family Fitness Run. The event includes a 1K kids run for ages 10 and under as well as 5K and 10K races. Learn more
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