The Grandwood Park Water System has undergone big changes, and the project to bring Lake Michigan Water to our homes is complete! The Lake County Public Works department is responsible for planning for the future and making sure we have a safe and sustainable source of drinking water. In 2011, Lake County received a Lake Michigan water allocation and created a partnership with Lindenhurst and Lake Villa to bring Lake Michigan water to Grandwood Park, Lindenhurst, Lake Villa, and Fox Lake Hills. The Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency (CLCJAWA) has extended their mains to Grandwood Park, and our community is the first to receive Lake Michigan Water. Moving to a truly reliable water source eliminates the concern about failing wells or radium in deep wells. In addition, Lake Michigan water is softer and has lower iron content, which will help eliminate fixture corrosion. Watch this video to learn more.

Lake County Public Works is committed to providing safe water to our customers. In accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, we publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) describing the sources, treatment and chemical analysis of each water distribution system.

Learn more about what we are doing to protect your local drinking water quality and find out where your water comes from in this video.

Drivers with outstanding fines and costs for traffic violations in Lake County can pay off their outstanding traffic tickets at their original cost during the County’s “Operation Green Light” initiative July 17 to 21. 

Operation Green Light payments can be made over the phone or in person at one of Lake County’s branch courts.  Find out more, including where to pay.  

The Lake County Courthouse Expansion project is well underway! Watch this edition of Lake County's Dirty Jobs as County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor tackles an important task and sprays fireproofing material on the steel beams in the building, which will make it safer in the event of a fire. This project, which is anticipated to be completed in summer 2018, is designed to increase the efficiency of the justice system and support growth of the justice agencies out to the year 2030 and beyond. 

Are you seeking employment?  Transitioning careers?  Attend “Five Steps to Your Next Job” to learn current job search techniques and other tips to land your next job! The next workshop series will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. July 17 to 21 at Cook Park Library in Libertyville. Learn more, including how to register. Also, view the full schedule of workshops and job events the Job Center of Lake County will offer through July.

Lake County is Hiring!
Lake County government offers career opportunities that cover a wide spectrum of fields including law, law enforcement, corrections, nursing, finance and budgeting, highway maintenance, and more. View the current job opportunities available. 

This summer, join the fight against opioid addiction. Here’s how:

• If you know someone who is addicted to opioids, find help.
• If you know someone who is dealing opioids or other drugs, report a tip.
• If you have unused or expired prescription drugs, bring them to one of these drug disposal box locations. 

Forest Preserve News

Family Fun Fridays at Independence Grove
The beach at Independence Grove gets even better on Fridays with games, contests and prizes around a different theme each week. Join the party from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays. These events are open to all ages and free with beach admission. No registration is required. Learn more

Preservation Foundation Helps Fund Ranger Training
Lake County Forest Preserve Ranger Police patrol 10 percent of the land in Lake County, making ours the second largest jurisdiction. As part of their work, rangers often encounter people with emotional, cognitive, and mental health challenges. The Preservation Foundation’s Board of Directors recently approved a grant for Crisis Intervention Training to provide all full-time rangers with skills to deescalate interactions with people in crisis and connect them with health services. This specialized training will directly improve public safety in your forest preserves. Learn more about how you can stay safe in the preserves with these safety alerts and tips.