Find your next adventure with our interactive trail map, built on GIS
technology. This easy-to-use map will help you locate trails, preserves,
activities and amenities within your Lake County Forest Preserves from your
phone, tablet or computer. The 2017 Hike Lake County trails are also included
on the map. Exercise, relax and spend quality time outdoors along nearly 204
miles of trails in peaceful, natural settings.
Learn more and start exploring today!
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Hike
Lake County
It’s
back! Earn your yearly commemorative shield while exploring designated “Hike
Lake County” trails and enjoying fall breezes and autumn colors. Complete
just seven of the hikes between Aug. 15 and Nov. 30 to earn the custom designed
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Assessment notices have been sent out to residents within Libertyville Township. Notices will continue to be mailed to other townships in
Lake County through August.
The final filing date for
assessment appeals for Libertyville Township is Sept. 11.
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.
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
Assessment
appeals can be filed electronically using the Online
Appeal Filing application. This quick and convenient
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.
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On July 11 and 12, Lake County was inundated by VERY heavy rain. Some communities received over seven inches of rain in a 24-hour period. The rain not only led to flash flooding that impacted roads, homes, parks, businesses, and more, but also resulted in flooding to our major rivers that prolonged flooding in several communities. Take a look at the “Flood by the Numbers”.
For the latest information on the 2017 flood, which includes helpful resources and what you should do if you've been impacted by flooding, visit our 2017 Flood web page.
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Libertyville residents are invited to attend a town hall meeting Sept. 13 at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W Church St. The
meeting will begin at 7 p.m. and will be preceded by a stormwater open
house from 4 to 7 p.m. This meeting is intended to discuss flooding
issues, what residents can do to prevent damage in the future, and future
capital improvements that may assist with stormwater management in the village.
The Lake County Division of Transportation will be holding a public hearing for the Phase I Study of Fremont Center Road on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Please attend this meeting to learn more about the project and to share your feedback.
The purpose of the hearing is to present the preferred intersection improvement plan and introduce the project schedule.
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 22 Time: 5 – 7 p.m. Location: Fremont Intermediate School Gym, 28754 N. Fremont Center Road, Mundelein More info
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Did you use Lake County PASSAGE as a resource for local road
information during the flood? The widespread flooding that hit Lake County in
July caused major roads to close, and commutes were disrupted for several days
in a row. Throughout the disaster, LCDOT had a team of traffic operators and
engineers updating Lake County PASSAGE around the clock, and remotely observing
traffic conditions to adjust signal timings as flooding events unfolded. This
was done in real time to help traffic adjust to road closures and backups.
Whether you are a regular PASSAGE
user or if this was your first time - you may be wondering how it works? Here
is a video tour of the PASSAGE
operation so you can see what
happens behind the scenes.
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The Lake County Children's Advocacy Center recently celebrated its 30th anniversary and the opening of its Healing Garden. The Center works in conjunction with the Lake County State's Attorney's Office and local Lake County police departments to investigate and help successfully prosecute offenders of child abuse without causing further trauma to the child victim. Watch Video |
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Lake
County attractions are drawing crowds as visitors flock to check off their
summer bucket lists. In addition to festivals, entertainment venues and a
growing restaurant scene, Lake County’s 31,000 acres of forest preserve, 550
miles of trails and bikeways, 650 local parks, six state parks, 46 golf courses,
and more than 100 beaches make it a top Illinois travel destination. View the latest Lake County Economic Update as Lake County Partners
President Kevin Considine notes new developments and the region’s position as a
hub for corporate travelers.
Work, Earn and Learn with Division of
Transportation
Gain paid work experience with the Lake County
Division of Transportation as part of its WEL Program. Attend one of the
following information sessions to learn how you can work, earn and learn with
the Division of Transportation for six months. Learn
more about the WEL Program.
When: 2 p.m. Aug. 18
Where: Job Center of Lake County, 1 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
Paid internships
available
Youth ages 18 to 24 who live in Lake County and are
currently unemployed may be eligible for a paid internship. Internships expose
youth to viable careers while expanding their skill sets and connecting them to
training resources to secure long-term employment. Learn more by attending an
information session. Learn
more
Job Center of Lake
County Waukegan: 3 p.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Thursdays
Job Center Satellite
Office Grayslake: 3 p.m. Wednesdays
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Set in the midst of bustling suburbs, this emerald
island offers a quiet place to relax and recreate with nature. Its wide-open
spaces are safe, clean and easy to explore. Four miles of gravel trails
are open to hikers, bicyclists and cross-country skiers. Please keep dogs
leashed and on trails at all times, and pick up after them. The trails run
through open areas within the preserve, crossing several creeks, skirting the
reservoir and traversing restored prairie.
Within the next year, Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve will be undergoing reservoir expansion, preserve
improvements, wetland mitigation and new trail construction. Visitors will
enjoy 1.2 miles of additional trails that will provide two new loops east of
Schaeffer Road, seven new boardwalks, two scenic overlooks and a 30-car
expansion of the existing parking lot. Approximately a half-mile of the
existing trail in a flood prone area will be relocated to higher ground to
increase accessibility for longer periods and reduce long-term maintenance
costs. Nineteen acres of new wetlands and 35 acres of prairie/savanna will be
added as part of the restoration of the basin.
As part of a wetland mitigation bank,
additional restoration work on the preserve’s western 65
acres will reestablish and rehabilitate native wetland habitat
by returning the former farm fields to a sustainable natural condition. When
complete, visitors of the preserve will be able to enjoy an
additional 1.1 miles of new trails connecting an adjacent residential area and
the Village of Long Grove’s soccer fields to the extensive network of existing
trails within the preserve. View concept plans
and project details.
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Gather
with friends and family roasting marshmallows over the fire, stroll peacefully
on a nature walk, share a story or bring an instrument to play. Nature
activities vary monthly; make sure you bring a cozy blanket and a chair. Learn
more »
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On
August 21, people all across the United States will see the sun disappear
behind the moon, turning daylight into twilight, causing
the temperature to rapidly drop and revealing massive streamers of
light streaking throughout the sky. Don’t miss out! Stop by Ryerson Woods
Welcome Center and join the fun as we experience the solar eclipse. This is the
closest the Chicago region has been to the "path of totality" in over
200 years. This event is free and open to all ages; adult supervision is
required. Learn
more »
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Save
the date! The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning continues to develop northeastern Illinois' next long-range comprehensive plan, On to 2050. Provide your input by attending a public forum from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. The forum's topic will be "Doing More with Less in 2050." Learn more about the forum.
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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