Following the devastating floods, Lake County
government and its partners have been working nonstop to respond to the
disaster and provide needed resources and assistance. In this video, Chairman
Aaron Lawlor visits the Red Cross Disaster Resource Center, which has helped
hundreds of families impacted by the floods. He talks about the response
efforts, including what a local disaster declaration means, clean-up, and what
all residents should know about mosquitoes. Watch now.
Flood
Information Website
Make sure to view the county’s flood information page, which contains updated, valuable
information, including steps to follow if your home or personal property was
damaged by the flooding, free water testing provided by the health department,
and additional local resources that may be available for those affected by the
flooding.
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The Nineteenth Judicial
Circuit recently celebrated the expansion of the Robert W. Depke Juvenile
Complex Center in Vernon Hills. The building now features new courtrooms and
hearing rooms and more space for the State's Attorney's Office and Public Defender's
Office to privately interview clients and witnesses. Watch this video to learn more
about the center.
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The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) will be closing Fairfield Road from IL 176 to Old McHenry Road, to through traffic starting 5 a.m. Aug. 7. While the road is closed, LCDOT will be replacing two culverts. Each culvert replacement is estimated to take one week. The road will reopen by midnight Aug. 20.
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Aug. 7 – 13: The first road closure will be on Fairfield Road from Kruger Road to Old McHenry Road.
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Aug. 14 – 20: The second road closure will be on Fairfield road from Schwerman Road to Milton Road.
Detour route for both closures: IL 176 to Gilmer Road to Midlothian Road to Old McHenry Road.
A mosquito pool sampled earlier this month in
Zion has tested positive for West Nile virus and is the first confirmed
indicator of West Nile presence in Lake County this year. While floodwater
mosquitoes are reaching nuisance population levels in the county, the Lake
County Health Department reports they do not carry the West Nile virus.
The concern is that standing water in items like buckets, gutters, plant
containers and debris from flood cleanup will become breeding sites for the
species of mosquito that is the primary carrier of West Nile virus.
Remember to practice the 4 D’s to protect yourself and your family
from mosquitoes: Drain, Defend, Dawn to Dusk, and Dress. Visit the
health department’s Fight
the Bite Now website to learn more prevention tips and additional
information about West Nile virus.
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As blue property assessment
notices continue to be mailed to residents across Lake County, residents may
have questions about their property assessment, how a home’s value is
determined, and how the assessment then calculates your property tax bill. Watch this edition of Lake
County Update as County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor and Chief County
Assessment Officer Marty Paulson address common questions residents have with
their property tax assessments.
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Join the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center as the Gurnee facility celebrates 30 years of seeking justice for children in Lake County as well as the opening of its new healing garden. The celebration will begin at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 2 at 123 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. The Children's Advocacy Center's goal is to investigate and help successfully prosecute offenders of child abuse without causing further trauma to the child victim. Learn more about the center.
Forest Preserves News
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Wildlife Homes
Discover with your little
explorer the places animals make their homes. Hands-on nature activities
include a hike, story, craft, and interaction with live animals. This event
takes place select Thursdays in July and August at Independence Grove,
and it is open to children ages 4-5 with an adult. Register today
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Gospelfest
Be inspired by Lake County’s gospel voices on Sunday, July 30 at
the Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago. This annual favorite feature
choirs, solo performances and praise dancers that bring you to your feet.
Children can also enjoy fun nature activities during the event. Learn more
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The top 70 PGA Tour players
and golf enthusiasts will again come to Lake County as the BMW Championship
takes place Sept. 12 to 17 at Conway Farms Golf Club in Lake Forest. Learn more about the 2017 BMW Championship, including
opportunities to volunteer at the event. The tournament is expected to bring more traffic to the area, so make sure
to go to Lake County PASSAGE to check updated traffic conditions.
Save the date! The David Adler Music and Arts Center will hold its Festival of the Arts Aug. 5 and 6 at Cook Park in Libertyville. Learn more
The Northshore Wine, Beer, Food and Cigar Festival will take place Aug. 26 on Church Street in downtown Libertyville. Learn more
Discover books in a variety of subjects as well as books on CD, VHS videos, DVDs, music CDs and more at the next used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13 at the Fremont Public Library.
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