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October 25, 2017
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On Oct. 17, 291 people from 59 countries took an oath of allegiance at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan to become United States citizens. I joined several Lake County officials in attendance for this special ceremony where Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor led them in the Pledge of Allegiance for the first time.
Pictured at the ceremony is David Wathen, Chief of
Corrections for Lake County Sheriff's Office, Sandy Hart, Lake County Board
Member, District 13, Erin Cartwright Weinstein, Clerk of the Lake County
Circuit Court, Mary Ross Cunningham, Lake County Board Member, District 9, and myself.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Beginning Jan. 1,
2018, Illinois will require all civil cases to be submitted electronically. eFileIL, Illinois’ new e-filing system, will provide
the ability to electronically file documents through an authorized Electronic
Filing Service Provider (EFSP) anytime for no additional cost using a secure
web portal, thus reducing filing time and trips to the courthouse. The Lake
County Circuit Clerk’s Office will offer free training for attorneys and other
filers on Nov. 16 and Nov. 30 at the Lake County Courthouse to learn more about
the e-filing process. Register by Nov. 1 for the Nov. 16 training.
Register now
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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 |
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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As I serve District 14 as your County Board Member, I continue to enjoy the many opportunities to meet many of the residents and learn the wonderful work being done in the community.
Recently, I had the chance to speak at a meeting hosted by the Rotary Club of North Chicago and share my priorities as a County Board member. This includes increasing youth opportunities, reducing homelessness, recidivism, unemployment and underemployment, and promoting economic development and a living wage.
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I also had the honor to recognize Pastor Torrance A. Markham by presenting him a proclamation, honoring his 25 years of service to the community. In addition to serving as pastor at Greater St. James Temple Church of God in Christ since 1992, Markham also serves as the Fifth Ward alderman for the North Chicago City Council. |
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