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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 shield. Learn more »
 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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 The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) closed Fairfield Road, from IL 176 to Old McHenry Road, to through traffic on Monday, 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 on Sunday, Aug. 20 by midnight.
Aug. 7 – 13: The first road closure will be on Fairfield Road from
Kruger Road to Old McHenry Road.
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.
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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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 Assessment notices have been sent out to residents within Ela and Cuba Townships. Notices will continue to be mailed to other townships
in Lake County through August.
The final filing date for assessment appeals for Ela Township is
Aug. 21.
The final filing date for assessment appeals for Cuba Township is Aug. 28.
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
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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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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: 10 a.m. Aug. 11 or 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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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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 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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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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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.
Barrington Street
Fest
Attend the second annual Barrington Street Fest & Dance on Saturday, Aug.
26 from 2 -11 p.m.! Eat a variety of food, and beer and wine will be available.
This is a great event for the kids to attend as well, as there will be a Kid
Zone from 2 -7 p.m. featuring art, sports, and science learning.
Community Health and
Wellness EXPO and 5K Run
Get a free healthcare screening and enjoy food and refreshments at the
Community Health and Wellness EXPO on Aug. 12 at the Barrington Town Square
Centre, 2302 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. The 5K run starts at 8 a.m., and
the Wellness EXPO runs from 11 – 3 p.m.
11th Annual Taste of
the Towns
Enjoy an afternoon filled with food and drink samplings,
live music and children’s activities at the Lake Zurich Area Taste of the Towns
on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 3 – 7 p.m. More Info.
2017-18 Homework Club
It’s hard to believe school is starting back up again! Ela Township is offering
a homework club for students from kindergarten through fifth grade who live in
Ela Township. The program meets after school every weekday until 5 p.m. at the
Ela Township Community Center. Learn
more, including how to register.
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