As students return to the classroom, let’s make sure
they are safe this school year! This means keeping an eye on the road for
school buses and students walking to school and making sure students use their technology
responsibly. Watch this video to watch safety tips from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
|
Lake County is working with state and federal teams, assessing the damage to homes and businesses impacted by the July floods.
Recently, the teams went door to door to talk to residents. This validation is
part of the ongoing Public Assistance assessment process to determine if the
amount of flood damage meets the threshold to qualify for federal assistance to
reimburse local governments and businesses for costs associated with the
floods. Learn the latest information by visiting
our 2017
flood web page.
|
Register to vote and learn about becoming an election judge from
the Lake County Clerk’s
Office while shopping for fresh fruit and vegetables!
- From
7 to 11 a.m. Aug. 31 in Cook Park on Milwaukee Avenue and Church Street in
downtown Libertyville
- From 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at
Santa Maria del Popolo Church parking lot in Mundelein
Learn the benefits of owning a rain
barrel and compost bin as the Solid Waste Agency of
Lake County holds an end-of-summer rain barrel,
compost bin and accessories sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 15 at its Gurnee
facility, 1311 N. Estes St. Both are made using recyclable materials. Some
benefits are:
- Save on your water bill and use
water on your own schedule
- Reduce erosion, flooding and
stormwater runoff
- Help plants resist disease and
improve your soil’s pH balance
|
Water
is a valuable resource that should not be wasted, but it can be easy to lose
track of how much water is used. Read Lake County’s water usage and
conservation guide, which has helpful information
about water consumption, both indoor and outdoor as well as water conservation
tips. Use this knowledge to verify that your home is leak free, and start
conserving water in your daily activities.
|
Calling it an “inappropriate interference” to
county government, Governor Bruce Rauner vetoed Senate Bill 669 late Friday
afternoon. The legislation sets a separate process for electing the County
Board Chairman in Lake County and requires a local referendum be held in 2018
to seek approval on electing the board chairman directly by voters countywide
versus by the members of the county board. Learn more
Did you know you can apply for a new passport or
renewal at the Lake County Circuit Clerk's Office without an appointment? You
can even get your passport picture taken. Watch this video,
available in English and Spanish to learn about the passport services provided.
Apply,
renew passport at Fremont Township
Apply or renew your passport at a special mobile passport event, organized by
the Lake County Circuit Clerk's Office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 23 at the
Fremont Township Office. No appointment is necessary. Learn
more
|
The second installment of your 2016 property tax bill
is due Sept. 6. Please note you received one bill in May, and you will
not receive another bill for the second installment. If you have misplaced your
second installment coupon, you can print
a copy from the Treasurer's Office website by entering
your PIN or address. View your tax bill and check
payment status.
Keep in mind, while you send your payment to Lake County, the
County only keeps a small portion (about 7%), and the rest is distributed to
many other taxing districts. Visit Lake County’s
property tax information page to learn more about the
property tax process, including what Lake County does with its portion.
|
The
County Board recently announced the appointments of two leadership positions in
the areas of transportation and public works. Shane Schneider, P.E., MBA will
serve as the new Director of the Lake County Division of Transportation/County
Engineer and Rodney Worden, P.E., will serve as the Lake County Director of
Public Works. Learn more about these appointments.
|
Forest Preserves News
|
Captain
Daniel Wright Woods This
peaceful oasis among the bustling suburbs offers four miles of scenic trails: a
short loop for hikers, bicyclists and skiers that circles a pond, and a 3-mile
loop for hikers, bicyclists, skiers and horses. A footbridge spanning the Des Plaines River links
Wright Woods to Half Day
Forest Preserve. Together they offer some of
southern Lake County's most scenic outdoor recreation opportunities.
Wright Woods was named for one of Lake County’s first settlers,
Captain Daniel Wright. The preserve's 750 acres provide one of the
best opportunities to see the powerful effects of water and fire. Prior to
settlement by Europeans, wildfires regularly swept eastward across Lake County,
only to be stopped by the Des Plaines River. Situated just east of the river,
Wright Woods supports a rich oak and maple woodland that sometimes develops in
less frequently burned areas.
In
late summer, look for nesting field birds in the restored prairie. Eastern
bluebirds, tree swallows and red-tailed hawks are commonly seen here,
too. With large stands of maples found at few other places in Lake County,
Wright Woods is also a great place to view autumn colors. Learn more
|
Waukegan Savanna Dog Park If dogs could talk they
would no doubt tell us they love living in Lake County. What’s not to love,
with four great dog exercise areas and a new one on the
way? Good news for our lucky canines is that these romping grounds will get
even better over the next several years.
In 2014, we conducted
a survey to find out what features people would like in a new off-leash
dog area opening at Waukegan
Savanna Forest Preserve. Comments helped shape the park's design
features. By incorporating public feedback, studying the latest
national dog park design trends and complying with the ADA 2010 Standards for
Accessible Design, there are great things in store for dogs and their
owners. The new 11-acre Dog Park is the first phase of
the Conceptual
Master Plan for
Waukegan Savanna. Plans include:
- Shade
shelters
- Separate enclosed area
for dogs less than 25 pounds
- Entrance and 60-car parking
lot at the northeast corner of Delany and Yorkhouse roads
- Toilet and drinking water
for dogs and people
Work on the new Dog Park is underway. Completion is
expected in late fall 2018. Learn more
|
Join next used book sale Discover
books in a variety of subjects as well as books on CD, DVDs, music
CDs and more at the next used book sale from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 9 and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Fremont Public Library.
Save the dates for Mundelein Arts Festival
Join the seventh annual Mundelein Fine Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sept. 9 and 10 at Kracklauer Park in Mundelein. The two-day event will feature
top-notch artists, local musicians, food, and children's activities. Learn
more
Join season's last Car Fun on 21 Check out vintage cars along Church Street from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 20. Meet with their proud owners on hand to answer questions. Learn more
|