Mosquitoes in Illinois are beginning to test positive for West Nile virus. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center urges you to “Fight the Bite” and protect yourself and your family. Make sure to follow the 4 D’s of Defense to help prevent breeding and protect yourself from mosquito bites.

Call the West Nile hotline at 847-377-8300 to report areas of stagnant water, report locations of dead birds, and learn the signs and symptoms of West Nile virus.

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.  

Locating missing persons, finding weapons and drugs, tracking suspects and inspecting for bomb threats are some of the ways our K-9 Unit has made an impact in our communities. Watch this video, and see how Dax, Diesel, Duke, Boomer and their handlers help protect Lake County.

Did you know 68 percent of Lake County residents have continued schooling beyond high school, and 43 percent have a bachelor’s degree or higher? That exceeds the national average by 13 percent! Learn more about Lake County’s workforce by viewing Lake County Partners 2016 annual report.

And, government, business and community leaders are continuing to work together to grow our talent economy. Watch this video to learn more as leaders came together to discuss how to attract businesses to the county at Lake County Partners' Big Event. 

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 is offering 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. 

Deerfield seeks communications specialist
The Village of Deerfield is seeking applicants for a full-time communications specialist. The recruitment will remain open until the position is filled with a first review of resumes starting Aug. 7. View information about the position and an application.

The 89th annual Lake County Fair will take place July 26 to 30 at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake. Don't miss family fun, including the livestock barns, rodeo, carnival rides, music and much more. Learn more

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.