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The Canadian National Railway and the Lake County Division of
Transportation will be closing Winchester Road at the Canadian National
Railroad crossing west of U.S. Route 45 beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25. The road
is scheduled to reopen Oct. 31 in the late afternoon. The closure is necessary
to improve ride quality at the existing railroad crossing. This project will
include replacing the crossing surface, asphalt and concrete milling, repaving
and striping.
Local traffic will be allowed from Midlothian Road to the Canadian
National railroad crossing. The railroad crossing will be closed to all
traffic. View detour
information
 In September, 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 the record flooding and severe storms. Lake
County has not received a response to this request.
The Small Business
Association (SBA) has announced a 15-day grace period for Lake County residents
impacted by the July 2017 floods to apply for low-interest, physical damage
loans. The filing deadline is now Nov. 1, 2017. Loans up
to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or
destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to
$40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property. For
more information on eligibility, loan amounts, and other requirements, please
view this SBA
Fact Sheet.
The deadline to apply
for Economic Injury loans, such as loans to assist small businesses and
non-profits through the recovery period, is May 16, 2018.
Applicants may apply
online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) on the SBA’s website
at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela.
Disaster loan
information and applications may also be obtained by calling the SBA’s Customer
Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 (1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and
hard-of-hearing), or by emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
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The Illinois State Treasurer is holding $2.5 billion in unclaimed
funds for Illinois residents, and many Libertyville residents may be among those who have unclaimed funds. The state holds these lost funds until they are
claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. Property is returned at no
cost with the proper identification. Visit the Illinois State
Treasurer’s site and enter your name or business to see if money is
being held.
Whether your child will be a ghost, a goblin, a clown, or
princess, get ready because it’s time for Halloween in Lake County! View the trick-or-treat hours for
your area. |
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Household Chemical Waste
Collection in Mundelein
The Solid Waste
Agency of Lake County will hold its next household chemical waste collection
from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Mundelein Metra train station, 205 N.
Archer Ave. Year-round HCW collections also are offered the second Saturday and
fourth Monday of every month, by appointment only, at the Gurnee facility.
These collections are open to Illinois residents only. View
accepted items
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 Don’t Throw Out Your
Pumpkin! Drop It Off to be Composted
Drop off your
pumpkin at a free compost dumpster between 9 a.m. and noon Nov. 4 at the Gurnee
Village Hall parking lot, 325 N. O’Plaine Road. Any pumpkins, gourds and other
organics can be included. Please remove candles, yarn, plastic or other
decorations before dropping off your pumpkin. Learn more
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 Police cars, vans, SUVs, trailers, plows and other
surplus equipment from local municipalities and government agencies will be at
the Lake County Vehicle and Equipment Auction.
The
auction will also include unclaimed property found in forest preserves
throughout Lake County such as bicycles, clothing, electronics, and other
assorted items in the possession of the Lake County Forest Preserve Ranger Police Department. All
items will be sold as-is. View a complete list of the items.
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
Where: Lake County Fairgrounds,
1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake
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Drivers are reminded to be cautious of deer during the fall
breeding season. Deer will be more active and visible throughout the state,
especially at dusk and dawn. The risk
for crashes involving deer greatly increases from October through December. Follow these
safety tips.
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 Forest Preserves News
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 Shelter Update
Plan early for your family
reunion, company picnic or other group gathering to ensure your first choice of
shelter and date. Reservations for 2018 picnic shelter rentals are now being accepted. Purchase permits online, by
phone, or in person.
Spring Bluff Project Includes New Trail and Habitat Restoration
Thanks to an Open
Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant from the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources, 0.7 miles of new trail will be developed at
229-acre Spring Bluff Forest Preserve in Winthrop Harbor,
converting an existing asphalt roadway to a
recreational trail. The new trail will connect to
existing trails at adjacent Illinois Beach State Park via the 7th Street
bike lanes. The project also includes building a wildlife education
and observation deck and completing habitat restoration
work within the preserve. Spring Bluff is primarily wetlands with oak
savanna and prairie.
The
land being restored is part of a greater ecological complex that supports
multiple natural landmarks, including the recent designation as a RAMSAR Wetland of International Importance, nine endangered plant
and animal species, and 114 bird species. The expected project
completion is late 2018. View map
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The 2017 Lake County Summer Youth Employment Program
recently wrapped up another exciting summer as more than 200 youth gained
meaningful work experience while earning a paycheck. Funded by the Lake
County Board, the program matches youth with local worksites that offer a paid,
part-time work experience. Learn
more about the Summer Youth Employment Program. |
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More
than 96,000 Lake County students from 142 schools participated in this year’s
Fall Attendance Competition. The top 10 schools in weekly attendance rate
recently were honored by the Lake County Regional Office of Education. Watch this video to learn more about
the competition. |
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 Turn in your unused or expired medications as the Lake County
Sheriff's Office partners with the DEA for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the following locations:
- Village of Beach Park, 11270 W. Wadsworth Road,
Beach Park
- Long Grove Fire Protection District, 1165 Old McHenry
Road, Long Grove
Items that will be accepted are: expired solid prescription
drugs, unwanted and unused prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs (pills),
and controlled and non-controlled substances. Syringes, injectable drugs, IV
solutions and liquid products will not be accepted. The service is free
and anonymous.
Remember, you can dispose unused prescriptions or
over-the-counter medications safely any time at prescription drug disposal
boxes across the county. View the list of locations
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Preventing drug use among youth is a constant battle that communities
must fight. Lake County joins the nation to observe Red Ribbon Week, which
continues through Oct. 31 and its commitment to promote a healthy,
drug-free lifestyle. To help, the County offers resources to help schools and
parents address this important issue. Learn more |
Protect yourself and fight the flu by getting a flu
shot. The Lake County Health Department offers the flu vaccine by
appointment at the Immunizations Clinic, 2303 Dodge Ave., Waukegan. Learn more,
including cost. Retail clinics, pharmacies, and individual healthcare
providers also provide flu shots. Visit the Flu Vaccine Finder to find a convenient location. |
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