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The County Board will deliberate
over the proposed FY2018 budget at a series of meetings on Oct. 24 (starting at
9 a.m.) and Oct. 25 (starting at 8:30 a.m.) The proposed budget is
balanced and sustainable. At the budget hearings, board members will carefully
review the budget, ask questions, and may propose changes. The final budget
will be adopted in November.
The proposed budget continues to
maintain our core services and invests in both our physical and technological
infrastructure. Lake County remains fiscally stable primarily due to the county
board’s focus on strategic, data-driven decision-making, and the board’s
commitment to fiscal responsibility.
These budget hearings are open
to the public. They will also be televised live on Comcast Cable, either
channel 18 or 30, depending on where you live in the county. AT&T Customers
can view LCTV on channel 99. The hearings will be also be webcast and archived
on www.lakecounty.tv.
 Lake County is committed to promoting a
sustainable environment, and we have several initiatives and projects underway to
make progress toward this strategic goal and core value. Recently, the Lake
County Board approved a contract with a professional consulting firm that
provides expertise in sustainability that will help advance specific tasks over
the next year. They include: grant opportunities, energy audits for selected
County facilities, a waste reduction program/food scrap collection (composting)
pilot program at the Lake County Jail, and completion of a baseline carbon
footprint for Lake County. Visit our Sustainable Lake County website to
find out ways you can help promote sustainability!
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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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 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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 From connecting with friends on social networks to managing
finances, there is a convenience to going online, but these benefits can come
with risks. There are simple
steps that everyone can take to stay safe online. Below are some tips from the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
- Use complex passwords with a combination of numbers,
symbols and letters.
- Keep a clean machine by updating security software,
your operating system and web browser on all Internet-connected devices.
- When in doubt, throw it out. Links in emails and online
posts can help cyber criminals compromise your computer.
- Limit the amount of personal information you share
online, and use privacy settings to avoid sharing information widely
- More Tips
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The Lake County
Sheriff’s Office recently participated in the A&E Network’s “Live PD” show,
which followed Sheriff’s deputies as they gave an inside look at the many
responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office and the calls deputies respond. Watch this
video to learn more about how the Sheriff’s Office helps keep Lake County
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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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There is so much
to do this fall in Lake County! Find haunted houses, pumpkin patches, festivals
and much more by checking out Visit Lake County’s top 10 things to do in October. |
 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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