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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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 in Waukegan, North Chicago and other 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.
Waukegan
Housing Authority Seeks Applicants
The Waukegan Housing Authority is seeking
applicants for an executive assistant office manager. Visit the housing
authority's website to 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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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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Washington
Street Thoroughfare Project Comes to an End The Lake
County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is wrapping up the Washington Street
Thoroughfare project in central Lake County. This $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.
Check out this side-by-side video of traveling through the project
BEFORE and AFTER construction.
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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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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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Energy assistance program
Low-income residents may apply for grant assistance to help pay
for energy bills following the availability of heating assistance through a
federally-funded Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). All applicants must
schedule an appointment by calling the Community Action Partnership of Lake
County at 847-249-4330. Applications will be taken on a first-come, first-serve
basis through May 31, 2018 or until funding is exhausted.
Color a pumpkin Bring the children ages 3 to 12 to the North Chicago Public Library from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 21 to color a pumpkin. Registration is required. Learn more
ZombieWauk
Zombies, survivalists, and ghouls of all ages are welcome to wander into
downtown Waukegan and join the ZombieWauk on Oct. 21. Also, enjoy live music,
art shows, food, and more. Learn
more
If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 847-721-1563 (cell) or email me at mcunningham@lakecountyil.gov.
I encourage you to forward this update to others who may be
interested in Lake County news. Residents who wish to automatically receive my
bi-weekly newsletter can email me, or click the “Sign up for my mailing list
here” button at the top of the newsletter.
Thank you,
Mary Ross Cunningham
Ms. Cunningham, County Board member and Forest Preserve Commissioner, serves on:
Lake County Board, 9th District: Diversity and Inclusion Committee, (Ad-Hoc), Chair Lake County Law and Judicial Committee, Chair Lake County Health and Community Services Lake County Rules Committee, vice chair
Lake County Forest Preserves, 9th District:
Operations Committee, Vice Chair
Diversity and Cultural Awareness Committee
Gospelfest Committee, chair
Other appointed positions:
National Association of Counties (NACo), Board Representative
Lake County Community Health Center
Governing Council, secretary
Lake County Board of Health
Personnel Committee, Chair
Community Action Partnership
of Lake County, Board Member
Lake County Domestic Violence Council Lake County Sexual Assault Coordination Committee
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