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  October 10, 2017
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 Do you love to draw? What about your child or grandchild? Share
your excitement for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday by creating and
submitting your best drawing of a Thanksgiving turkey! Your entry may be
selected to be featured in my upcoming District 5 e-newsletter!
My e-newsletter is a great way to
get the latest County news that has a direct impact on you, which includes the
latest property tax and assessment news, road closings, job assistance, health updates,
and more.
If you have any questions, please email me at jmartini@lakecountyil.gov.
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Lake County homeowners have been receiving letters from two
companies regarding the deed to their homes. The letters look official and
threatening, but the true purpose of the mailing is to get you to spend your
money with a fake company. Watch this video to
learn how to protect yourself. If you have any questions or need a copy of your
deed, contact the Lake County Recorder of Deeds Office at 847-377-2575.
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 The
Lake County Recorder of Deeds Office provides a tool for homeowners to help protect
their biggest investment. Property Check is a free, easy-to-use, 24/7 online
service that will alert subscribers, via email and/or text message, whenever a
document is recorded against their name and/or property. The sign-up process only takes a few minutes. Once you enter your name
notification criteria, you will only need to update your account information if
your email address or cell phone number changes. Sign up!
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Fairfield Road and Monaville Road Public
Hearing
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is conducting
an intersection improvement study at Fairfield Road and Monaville Road in
an effort to reduce congestion and improve safety. Please join us for the final
public hearing for this project on Oct. 17. The purpose of this meeting is
to present the proposed improvements and impacts to public land. At the
meeting, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the project, view
exhibits of the improvements, and provide feedback. Visit the project website to
learn more.
When: 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 17 (open house format)
Where: Lake Villa Township, 37908 N. Fairfield Road, Lake Villa
 Washington
Street Thoroughfare Project Comes to an End
Local officials gathered to celebrate the completion of the Washington Street Thoroughfare Project in central Lake County. The $53 million project included reconstructing and widening Washington Street as well as providing a grade separation by lowering Washington Street under the CN/Metra railroad tracks. Watch this video to learn more.
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 Lake County Update - Pace Bus Services
Improving transportation is a
top strategic goal for the Lake County Board, which includes working with our
transit partners like Pace suburban bus service to provide services that meet
the needs of our residents and our workforce. In this edition of Lake
County Update, Linda Soto, Lake County’s
representative on the Pace Board of Directors, talks about the fixed Pace
routes in Lake County, Paratransit, the Shuttle Bug program, and new programs
being rolled out elsewhere in the region that may make their way to Lake County,
including Park-n-Ride and new Flex Lanes where express buses can move onto the
shoulder of the Tollway when traffic is congested.
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 This summer, Lake County experienced
record flooding resulting in flood damage to many homes. The Stormwater
Management Commission is hosting a
Floodproofing Expo and Workshop for homeowners and property owners to learn about products, services, and solutions to minimize
flood damages to your properties. The
event will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 19 at
the Libertyville Sports Complex. Explore exhibitor tables, and listen to
presentations, where you can learn about how drainage systems work and ask
questions about anything from flood insurance to best practices for flood
damage protection. The event is free. Learn
more
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Working to Improve Air Quality
Did you know that roundabouts, bike
paths and smart traffic signals not only can help lead to less traffic and
better fuel consumption but also help improve air quality? Watch this video as
representatives from the Lake County Division of Transportation explain how.
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Lake County’s Dirty Jobs: Working to Improve Water Quality
Did you know Lake County roadways
have storm sewer vortexes that act as filters for road grime, oil and other
debris and help improve water quality? Watch our latest Lake County’s Dirty Jobs as
County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor cleans out a vortex structure using a sewer
truck on Old McHenry Road, east of Quentin Road.
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 Forest Preserve News
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Hike
Lake County Challenge
Enjoy fall breezes and autumn colors while exploring designated
“Hike Lake County” trails. Complete just seven of the hikes by Nov.
30 to earn a commemorative shield. View this year’s hike locations here.
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 New Interactive Trail Map
Did you hear that? The
preserves are calling your name. Find your next adventure with the
new Interactive Trail Map. This easy-to-use map will help you
locate trails, preserves, activities and amenities from your phone, tablet or
computer. Start exploring today!
Unclaimed
Property Auction
At 9 a.m. Oct. 28, Obenauf Auction Service, Inc., will auction off a variety of unclaimed property found in
forest preserves throughout Lake County. The auction will be held at the Lake County
Fairgrounds in Grayslake.
Bicycles, clothing, electronics, and other assorted items in the
possession of the Lake County Forest Preserve Ranger Police Department will be sold at
the auction. All property is sold "as is." Check
the Obenauf Auction Service, Inc. website
for photos and details of auction items. For information, contact our Ranger
Police Department at 847-968-3404.
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 College
students and their parents can get help applying for college financial aid by
attending a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) workshop offered
now through February 2018 at locations across Lake County. View the full
schedule in English and Spanish. At
these free workshops, staff will help you complete and file your FAFSA online.
The FAFSA must be filled out for students to be considered for state and
federal financial aid, and many colleges and universities rely on FAFSA data to
determine eligibility for the institution’s own financial aid
funds. Learn
more, including what documents to bring to the session.
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Find
Workshops, Job Events at Job Center of Lake County
Are you seeking employment? Transitioning careers? The Job
Center of Lake County offers a variety of workshops and job events each month
to help you learn job search techniques and other resources to land your next
job. View the schedule of workshops and events that will be offered
through October.
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 Join
Lake County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Deputy Unit
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for
reserve deputies. The Reserve Deputy Unit members assist other Lake County
Sheriff’s Office Divisions and municipal police departments in times of natural
and man-made emergencies or disasters. The unit also provides traffic and crowd
control, searches for missing persons, aids in crime scene evidence searches,
DUI checkpoints, and participates in many other Lake County events. Applicants
must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. citizen and a high school graduate or
equivalent. Applications are available online and
at the Lake County Sheriff's Office in Waukegan. Applications are due by Oct.
20.
Lake
County is Hiring!
Lake
County government offers career opportunities that cover a wide spectrum of
fields including law, law enforcement, corrections, nursing, finance and
budgeting, highway maintenance, and more. View the current job opportunities available.
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 I consider it an honor to be able to serve areas of Fox Lake, Ingleside, Lakemoor, Volo, and portions of Wauconda, Lake Villa, Round Lake, and Spring Grove. I hope this newsletter provides you with an insight to Lake County news, local topics and a way for you to connect with neighbors and fellow residents.
If you have any comments or concerns, please contact me at: JMartini@lakecountyil.gov or 847-629-5880.
Thank you,
Judy Martini
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