Property assessments, Protect yourself from West Nile virus, and More

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Terry Wilke, District 16

July 14, 2017

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Assessment Notices are Being Mailed

Assessment notices have been sent out for Avon Townships Notices will continue to be mailed to other townships in Lake County through August. Please note that the correct final filing date for assessment appeals in Avon Township is Aug. 7. Avon Township assessment notices were printed with the incorrect filing deadline of Aug. 4. 

What is A Property Assessment?
It may help to think of the property tax process like a pie. Taxing bodies, including school districts, villages and the county (and many other taxing districts) determine how much they need to collect in taxes. That determines the size of the pie, and the property assessment determines how the pie is cut up. The assessment process ensures property taxes are fairly distributed. Elected township assessors are primarily responsible for appraising properties and determining a property’s value, which ultimately determines the portion of the total tax burden (or piece of the pie). If you have questions or concerns regarding the assessed value of your property, you should discuss this with your local township assessor’s office.

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Understand Your Property Assessment 
Get free, one-on-one assistance with evaluating your assessment at tax assessment help centers. These are listed on your blue assessment notice, too. Watch this video to learn more about the help centers.

Taxpayer advocates are also available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Chief County Assessment Office, 18 N. County St., 7th Floor, Waukegan.

Avon Township offers workshop to understanding assessment
A seminar to explain the property tax appeal process will be offered at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at the Avon Township Center, 433 E. Washington St., Round Lake. Attendees will learn about the factors that determine how properties are assessed, what each line item on their bill means and how to appeal their taxes. The workshop is free. RSVPs are not necessary, but they are appreciated. For information, call Rep. Sam Yingling's office at 847-231-6262 or send email to RepSamYingling@gmail.com.

Should You Appeal Your Property Assessment?
View the five steps to determining if you should appeal your property assessment.

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Filing an Appeal? Use our Online System
Our quick and convenient Online Appeal Filing System allows you to get your appeal information to the Board of Review without the hassle of mailing or hand delivering them to the Chief County Assessment Office in Waukegan. Watch this video to learn more about the process to file an appeal online.


Protect Yourself from West Nile Virus

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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.


Meet the Lake County K-9 Unit

Lake County K-9

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 work to help protect Lake County.


County Offers Incentive to Help Pay Outstanding Traffic Tickets

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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.  


2017 Water Quality Reports Are Now Available

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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.


Get Help to Find Your Next Job

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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


Lake County Partners Works to Drive Local Economy Forward

Partners Big Event 2017

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. 


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Family Fun Fridays

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.


Save the Dates for the Lake County Fair

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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


Community News

Join Round Lake police for coffee and first citizens police academy
Join the Round Lake Police Department between 8 and 10 a.m. July 21 for a causal meet-and-greet at the Round Lake Police Department, 741 W. Townline Road. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. Kids are welcome, and there is no charge.

And, the Round Lake Police Department is accepting applications for their first citizen police academy. Learn the exciting, yet challenging world of law enforcement during a 10-week citizen police academy, which will begin Sept. 7. Learn more about the academy.

Hainesville to hold annual garage sale
The Village of Hainesville's 13th Annual Village Garage Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 29 and 30. 


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