Washington Street Thoroughfare Project Comes to an End I recently joined local officials to celebrate the completion of the Washington Street Thoroughfare Project here in District 6. 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.
As with the Rollins Road overpass/Route 83 intersection and the Peterson Road widening improvement projects (two other recently completed Lake County projects here in District 6), this should greatly assist with decreasing traffic congestion and travel times in our area, improving our quality of life.
A special thanks to the nearby residents in Haryan Farm, Highland Lake, Cranberry Lake North, Deer Point, Misty Hill and the Round Lake Park neighborhoods off Washington Street for enduring the construction site challenges through this two-year project. Watch this video to learn more about the project.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Grayslake fall farmers market opens The Grayslake Farmers Market has begun its fall season and is now open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 16 in Centennial Park on
the corner of Center and Whitney streets in downtown Grayslake. Learn more
Illinois Regional College Fair Oct. 19 Lake County high school students
and parents can learn about nearly 180 colleges and universities at the
Illinois Regional College Fair from 6 to 8
p.m. Oct. 19. The fair will be held at the College of Lake County's Physical Education
Center, Building 7, on the Grayslake Campus. Learn more
College of Lake County announces fall concerts This fall, College of Lake County musicians will
present seven concerts featuring music that appeals to a variety of tastes. The
concerts include Jazz Night on Oct. 13, Wind Ensemble on Oct. 15, and a choral concert on Oct. 28. Learn more
Come
to Great Pumpkin Celebration
Enjoy
free family fun at the annual Great Pumpkin Celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct.
21 at the Robert W. Rolek Community Center. Hosted by the Round Lake Area Park District, the event will
include indoor trick-or-treating, indoor and outdoor mazes, hayrides, and
more.
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