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Let’s bring hope to those who are affected by suicide. As the
nation observes National Suicide Prevention Week Sept. 10 to 16, find out how
you can play a
role in preventing suicide.
Lake County is committed to help its residents maintain their
health and well-being. Those needing immediate mental health assistance can
contact the following services 24/7.
- Individuals can speak anonymously to counselors
24 hours a day and get help by contacting the crisis call center at 847-377-8088. Information and referrals
to Lake County Health Department programs are available.
- Text-A-Tip is a 24/7 anonymous text-communication
system for youth needing immediate mental health assistance for themselves or a
friend. Download the Lake County Help app, available at the Google Play Store and the
Apple store. Within the app, select the 24-7 Text-A-Tip hotline where you will
send a message to a dedicated number and receive an immediate response from a
licensed clinician while remaining anonymous.
 The first two human cases of West Nile virus in Lake County
for 2017 have been confirmed. Since 2002, there have been 60 confirmed human
cases of West Nile virus in Lake County, as well as two confirmed deaths. Residents
are encouraged to stay active outdoors but to remember to wear insect repellent
and take other precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Learn more
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Sept. 1, Governor Bruce Rauner sent a request to the president of the United
States asking that he approve federal assistance to help people in the northern
Illinois region, including Lake County, recover from record flooding and severe
storms in July.
Recently,
joint assessment teams from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA),
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA) reviewed damage in the four counties. If Gov. Rauner's
request for Individual Assistance (IA) is approved, people in the approved
counties would be eligible to apply for grants and low-interest SBA loans.
Affected businesses also would be able to apply for low-interest SBA loans. Find out more.
Residents May Be Eligible
for Building Permit Fee Waiver
Unincorporated residents who were impacted by the July 2017 flood
are eligible for building permit fee waivers for any flood-related repairs, for
example, electrical service, furnace or water heater replacements. Residents
in unincorporated Lake County can contact the Lake County Planning, Building
and Development Department at 847-377-2600 for questions and application
requirements.
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Veterans
are invited to share their stories of wartime experiences on Nov. 10 at the
Lake County Courthouse. The veterans’ interviews will be recorded and
transcribed by official court reporters and then archived at the Library of
Congress as part of the Veterans History Project. Civilians who were actively
involved in supporting war efforts are also invited to share their stories. Learn more |
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 Volunteer to help pick up litter and debris along Lake
County highways and bike paths. Volunteers adopt a section of a county highway
and commit to cleaning it twice a year. The Lake County Division of
Transportation provides the equipment. Take a look at the available sections, fill out an application, and join the fun! Today is the final day to submit your application. Learn more about the Adopt-A-Highway program.
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 The
Lake County Sheriff’s Office is recruiting full-time corrections officers. Apply online, or if you do not
have access to a computer, apply online between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the
Lake County Job Center in Waukegan. Individuals must submit their applications
by Sept. 13 and attend a mandatory orientation on Sept. 23.
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 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
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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
 Forest Preserve News
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 Carp-O-Rama
Compete
to catch the largest and the most carp while helping to reduce the carp
overpopulation. Fish to your heart’s content from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9 in
the South Bay of Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville.
Fish from shore only. Boat rental will not available during the
event. Illinois fishing license will be required, and state fishing
regulations apply. Learn more
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 Strategic
Plan Update
In 2015, the Chiwaukee Prairie Illinois Beach Lake Plain (Lake
Plain) was designated a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar
Convention, an intergovernmental treaty for protection of exemplary wetland
systems around the world. In June, the Lake Plain received added recognition by
the Society of Wetland Scientists as a Wetland of Distinction. This publicly
and privately protected ecosystem connects 14 different community types along
Lake Michigan in southeast Wisconsin and northeast Illinois. Our partnership in
this restoration project supports two of five strategic directions to help us
achieve our 100-year Vision for Lake County. Learn more
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 Connecting Trails: Nippersink Forest Preserve
Previously a seasonal retreat for camping and recreational
vehicles, this preserve is now a year-round haven for people and wildlife.
Visitors enjoy trails, picnicking, birdwatching, and nature observation.
Century-old oak trees that rise above two scenic lakes, woodlands, wetlands and
marshes offer plentiful habitat for wildlife. Extensive shoreline restoration
efforts and improved fish habitats make Nippersink a great place to fish.
Anglers can fish from shore or from two wheelchair accessible fishing piers.
The Lake County Division of Transportation is constructing a new
multi-use path along Cedar Lake Road that will connect existing trails
at Nippersink to the new path. This trail connection is part of LCDOT's
project to reconstruct Cedar Lake Road from Route 120 to Nippersink Road.
Completion of the entire project is expected by the end of 2018. View
closure map. Learn
more
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Learn basic disaster response skills
Learn how to prepare for a disaster as the Round Lake Beach
Emergency Management Agency offers its fall CERT training class Sept. 15 to 23.
The class covers basic first aid, fire suppression and some ways to deal
with the effects of a disaster. Admission is free. Learn more
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