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 December 5, 2017
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 Zion Job Fair
Bring your resume and dress for
success as the Job Center of Lake County and the City of Zion hold a job fair from 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. Jan. 18 at the Zion Benton Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave. A total of 20
employers are expected to attend. Learn more
Start Your Job Search the
Right Way
Are you launching a new career in the new year? Learn some of the hottest
growing fields in Lake County and how the world of work is changing at a
workshop, “Career Trends for 2018.” The program will run from 10 a.m. to noon
Dec. 27 at the Job Center of Lake County. Reservations are recommended. Learn more
Engineering
Internship and Job Fair
Don’t miss a unique chance to interview with Lake
County’s top employers in engineering, med-tech, automation, biopharma, precision
manufacturing and more at the Lake County Engineering Internship and Job Fair.
The fair will run from 1 to 3 p.m. Jan. 5 at the College of Lake County. Learn more
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 The Stormwater Management Commission recently completed the
Bull Creek Stream Restoration Project in Beach Park. Bull Creek flows through
Beach Park into Illinois Beach State Park and enters Lake Michigan. With heavy
rain, this creek system experiences significant increases in water volume which
leads to damage from erosion, and ultimately large amounts of sediment and
nutrients deposit into Illinois Beach State Park and Lake Michigan. The project
goal was to reduce nearshore and nonpoint source pollution and to improve
water quality in Lake Michigan by restoring and stabilizing Bull Creek. The Bull
Creek Stream Restoration Project was funded with local and federal grants, and
the Village of Beach Park and Bull Creek property owners and stakeholders were
instrumental to the project by supporting and developing conservation and
drainage easements on their properties. Learn
more
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Illinois has nearly 7,000 local governmental entities -- more than any other state. Lake County has
more than 200 local government units and the County Board is taking steps to
consolidate or dissolve those districts (that it has control over) in order to
enhance efficiency, accountability, and cost-savings. Chairman Aaron Lawlor
explains in this video, and learn
more by reading the Consolidation
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The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission recently
hosted the 2017 Homeowners Floodproofing Expo and Workshop, a great opportunity
for homeowners and property owners to learn about products, services, and
solutions to minimize flood damages to homes and properties. If you couldn't
attend the workshop, don't worry! Check
out this video to learn more, and connect
with additional flooding resources and information. |
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Lake County property owners can make a pre-payment for
the 2017 tax year to the Lake County Treasurer’s Office through Dec. 29. This could benefit you when
filing your 2017 income taxes. Visit the Treasurer’s
Office website to learn more.
 The Lake County Board
recently thanked more than 300 people who serve on various County Board
appointed boards, commissions, and other special purpose units of government.
This ranges from drainage and fire districts to the transportation service
boards, human services boards and the Board of Review. These dedicated
volunteers make decisions and deliver services that our families and businesses
depend on every day. Watch
this video to see more from this event.
There are
opportunities for residents to serve their communities in an appointed
leadership role. Those interested are encouraged to view the County
Board's website.
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Gurnee Park District hosts Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy a holiday breakfast with the family in the Viking Park Dance Hall on Saturday, Dec. 9. Visit Santa, share your wishes and take home a gift. Learn more
Do It Yourself Messiah and Carol Sing-Along
Join the Do It Yourself Messiah and Carol Sing-Along at 7 p.m. Dec. 16 at First Untied Methodist Church in Waukegan. Learn more
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December is here! SNOW
SEASON is upon us!
Have you ever
wondered what it looks like from behind the wheel of a snow plow? Watch this
video taken from a dashboard camera last winter, and learn more
about our operations as the plow clears Lake County highways. Which roads do we
maintain? Map of LCDOT Snow Routes.
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 Lake County PASSAGE: View camera
images from major intersections
Did you know that you can look in on the road conditions from your computer
or mobile device before you hit the roads? You have access to the PASSAGE
cameras which means you can look at real-time snapshots from major intersection,
like this image taken last winter. Go to LakeCountyPASSAGE.com, turn on camera
images in “Layer Options” at the top right, find intersections along your
route, and check road conditions in each direction.
Other
Resources:
LCDOT Snow
Season Story Map
Ask A Snow Plow
Driver
Build an Emergency Kit for Your
Vehicle
You may have an emergency supplies kit for your home, but
what about your vehicle? Make sure to keep a shovel, blankets, booster cables,
and these other items in your
car this winter.
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 Forest Preserve News
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 2018 Summer Camps
Registration for our 2018 camp season is now open.
Early bird discounts are available through February 15, 2018. Programs
fill quickly so enroll early. Register online or call 847-968-3321.
2018 Annual Permits
Annual permits for dog parks, horse trails and more are
now on sale. Find information and purchase permits online or call 847–367–6640.
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Give the Gift of Golf
Golf gift cards are the perfect gift for the golfer on
your list, good for green fees, carts, and pro shop items at any of our three
courses. Buy online or call 847-968-3102, anytime, or visit our General Offices
in Libertyville now through Feb. 28.
Holiday Bonus: Receive a $10 bonus voucher for every $100 in gift cards
purchased by Dec. 31.
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 Middlefork Bridge and Trail Connection Now Open
The Middlefork Bridge and Trail Connection is now open. The new bridge
connects 4.5 miles of trails at Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve in Lake
Forest to the Lake Forest Academy and Townline Community Park
and provides trail users a safe passage over the Metra Railway. Other
new elements include a scenic overlook and crosswalk improvements at the
intersection of Il Route 60 and Academy Drive. This project is part of a larger
effort by several organizations to connect Middlefork Savanna and the
Middlefork Trail and Greenway to the Des Plaines River Trail at MacArthur Woods
Forest Preserve in Mettawa. We are pleased to have worked with the following
partners and donors to make this project possible: City of Lake Forest, Lake
Forest Academy, Lake Forest Bank & Trust, Lake Forest Open Lands
Association, and Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein. View
Map.
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Lake
County Public Works operates 35 active wells. To make sure customers have
a safe and reliable water source, we invest $125,000 per year to maintain and
preserve these wells. Routine maintenance ensures the pumps run efficiently and
water is delivered safely to our communities. This year, maintenance was
performed on wells in the following systems: Mill Creek, Oak Terrace, Brooks
Farm, Countryside Lake, and Pekara. Learn
more about the water distribution systems
operated and maintained by Lake County Public Works. |
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 I consider it an honor to be able to serve the Waukegan, Gurnee, Beach Park and Zion communities as your District 2 Board Member. I hope this newsletter provides you with an insight to Lake County news, local topics and a way for you to connect with neighbors and fellow residents.
If you have any comments or concerns, please contact me dhewitt@lakecountyil.gov or call
847-244-2742.
Also, get relevant and up-to-date information important to District 2 on my Facebook page! Like my page today, and remember to hit "Like” at the top of the page!
Thank you,
Diane Hewitt
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