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Dispose of your unused or expired medications and over-the-counter medications properly and safely by bringing them this Saturday to the Buffalo Grove Police Department and Long Grove Fire Protection District as part of National Prescription Take Back Day. Read the story below to learn more, and see a list of locations across the county where you can dispose of your medications at any time.
Halloween is coming, which means it's time to stock up on candy for all the trick-or-treaters who will be coming to your door. Look below to find out the trick-or-treat hours in our area as well as special Halloween events to bring the family.
 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. Collection
sites will be put in place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the
following locations:
- Buffalo Grove Police Department, 46 Raupp Boulevard
- Long Grove Fire Protection District, 1165
Old McHenry Road, Long Grove
- Village of Beach Park, 11270 W Wadsworth Road, Beach Park
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 |
 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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 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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 The Lake County Public Works Department is
responsible for making sure we have a safe and sustainable source of drinking
water. One important step in this process is the inspection of our water
systems. The Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency (IEPA) inspects the County’s water systems every three years and reviews
each system for technical, financial and general management.
The Grandwood Park and Wildwood water systems were
inspected earlier this year with no violations, and the Countryside Lake system
is being inspected this October. In 2018, IEPA will be inspecting the
Pekara, Hawthorn Woods, Fox Lake Hills and Forest Lake water systems. In
addition to the inspections, Public Works also publishes an annual Water
Quality Report with information on the sources, treatment and chemical analysis
of each water distribution system. To
learn more, visit the Lake County Public
Works website.
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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
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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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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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Celebrate Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) Day
Whether you are
an expert, novice or just interested in knowing more about GIS, we
invite you to attend GIS Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
Wednesday, Nov. 1 in Libertyville. Learn how GIS is being used by Lake County government and the Lake
County Forest Preserves to improve transparency, create efficiencies and save tax dollars. See
how Lake County used GIS to respond to the July flood event, learn how to
easily eliminate paper maps and
forms by leveraging mobile GIS, view the new interactive
preserve and trail application, and more. Event
information
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Chili Scramble
at Countryside Golf Course
Grab
a friend and join this fall favorite. The Chili Scramble has a 10 a.m. shotgun
start on Nov. 5 on Countryside's traditional course in Mundelein.
With your two-player team you’ll enjoy 18 holes with a cart, chili,
beverages, prizes for winners, and free range balls. Register online or at
the Pro Shop.
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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 always, I welcome your feedback. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, please sign up to continue to receive news about Lake County and District 20.
Thank you,
Sidney Mathias
Mr. Mathias, County Board member and Forest Preserve Commissioner, serves on:
Lake County Board, 20th District:
Ad Hoc Legislative Committee, Co-Chair
Ethics and Oversight Committee, Vice Chair
Planning, Building and Zoning Committee
Public Works and Transportation Committee
Lake County Forest Preserves, 20th District:
Diversity
and Cultural Awareness Committee, Chair
Planning Committee, Vice Chair
Rules Committee
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