New laws, Health care fair, Tax credit for flood victims, and More

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January 3, 2018

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New Laws for 2018

The new year brings more than 200 new laws that have gone into effect beginning Jan. 1. This includes lowering the organ donor registry age, allowing motorists to pass bicyclists in a no-passing zone, and a new law that protects consumers who leave negative online reviews. See the complete list.

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Health Care Fair Jan. 7

Receive free health care services including diabetes screenings, blood pressure testing and flu shots at a Health Care Fair from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 114 N. Lincoln Ave., Round Lake. This event is open to the public.  For information, call 847-383-4870.



Apply or Renew Passport at Grant Township Event

Apply for a new passport or renew your passport as the Lake County Circuit Clerk Office's Mobile Passport Team comes to Grant Township from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 27. Pictures also can be taken. No appointment will be necessary. Learn more 

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Tax Credit for Victims of July 2017 Flood

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Lake County property owners who sustained flood damage from the July 2017 flood may be eligible to claim an income tax credit worth up to $750 under a new law recently approved by the Illinois Legislature and signed by the governor. If eligible, the income tax credit may be applied to the resident’s 2017 Illinois income taxes. Learn more


Paratransit Market Study for the Lake County Region

A Paratransit Market Study is underway in Lake County to evaluate transportation options for seniors, people with disabilities, and the general public. Please join us for the second round of community meetings for the Paratransit Market Study. Lake County, in conjunction with the Lake County Coordinated Transportation Services Committee (LCCTSC), is conducting this study to evaluate transportation options for county residents and to prepare an implementation plan to improve service. At the community meetings, we will provide an overview of the draft analysis of existing conditions and draft recommendations for service implementation. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback and comments on these findings to help shape public transportation in Lake County.


Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1 – 3 p.m.
Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 5 – 7 p.m.
Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee


The meetings will be conducted in an informal, open house format so feel free to attend at any time during a session. The same information will be provided at all meetings. Additional information can be found on LCDOT’s website.


Keep the Earth Clean in 2018

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Stay Green after the Holidays
The holidays are over, but don’t throw those decorations away! Recycle your old and unwanted strings of lights for free! View the list of locations and what items are accepted.

Donate your holiday tree to the Lake County Forest Preserves, and we’ll recycle it into wood chips for trails and landscaping at forest preserves throughout Lake County. Bring your tree to a drop-off site now through Feb. 1.

 

Recycle Your Electronics 
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County is continuing its residential electronics recycling program through the 2018 program year. Lake County residents can bring electronics free of charge to the Grant Township road district facility. View complete list of locations that accept residential electronics, and view accepted and unacceptable items.

 

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Dispose Unwanted, Expired Prescriptions Safely
Dispose your unused, unwanted and expired prescription drugs properly at disposal boxes across Lake County. The service is free! Find a drug disposal box near you, and learn what is not accepted.

 

 

Donate Clothing and Textiles
Donate your new and gently used clothing and textiles to be reused, along with worn or stained items, which will be recycled. There are several collection bins in Lake County to donate your women’s, men’s and children’s clothing. View accepted and unacceptable items.   


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Reuse-A-Shoe
Donate new and gently used shoes to SWALCO’s Reuse-A-Shoe program. Individuals or families with a few pairs can visit the drop-off locations. Groups or families who have a large number of shoes or who want to collect them can contact Merleanne Rampale at SWALCO at 847-377-4954 to set up a seasonal collection site or drive. View acceptable and unacceptable items.

 

Remember the R’s
Just as important as reusing or recycling is purchasing eco-friendly items, including those that contain recycled content.  There are numerous markets out there, and even your local retailer offers eco-friendly options. Visit SWALCO’s website to learn more.


How To Properly Handle Your Plastic Bags

Ever wonder why you shouldn't put plastic bags in the recycling bin? Watch this video to get an inside look of the recycling process at the Waste Management Recovery Facility in Grayslake, and check SWALCO's website to learn how to properly recycle plastic film and bags.

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Winter Safety Tips

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Prepare for the extreme cold and storms this winter by following these safety tips.

  • Check your car's tires, antifreeze, heater, and windshield wipers to make sure they're working correctly, and keep the gas tank at least half full.
  • Prepare a winter storm survival kit for your car.
  • Bring pets inside. If you're cold, they're cold.
  • Go to Ready.gov for more winter weather safety tips.

 


Age to Buy Tobacco Increases

The minimum legal sales age to purchase tobacco products has increased to 21 years old in unincorporated Lake County as of Jan. 1, following an ordinance approved by the County Board.  Lake County is the first county in Illinois to raise the minimum legal sales age to 21 in unincorporated areas. 

The Lake County Health Department provides FREE one-on-one and group counseling with a certified tobacco treatment specialist for adults looking to quit smoking or other their tobacco use. Learn more

 


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Forest Preserve News

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Experience Winter’s Beauty
Hiking across the snow. Tracing figure eights on the ice. Feeling the tug of a fish below the frozen water. Zooming downhill on a snow-packed surface. These experiences and more await winter outdoor enthusiasts at your Lake County Forest Preserves, where breathtaking scenery goes hand-in-hand with exercise and fun. Before heading out, check online for current trail, snow and ice conditions for sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, ice skating, and cross-country skiing.

 

Take an Evening Hike on Solar-Lit Trails
With small solar lights to guide the way, hikers, skiers and snowshoers can get some evening exercise along the 1.3-mile fitness trail at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville, and along a 1.65-mile hilly section of the Millennium Trail adjacent to the Winter Sports Area at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda. Though regular preserve hours are 6:30 a.m. to sunset, the illuminated trails and adjacent parking lots will remain open after sunset until 9 p.m., daily, through March 11.  Learn more

 

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Lake County History Symposium–Call for Papers
On April 29, the Dunn Museum (Libertyville) will host the fourth Annual Lake County History Symposium. The Symposium is open to the public and aims to bring together those interested in and actively researching the history of Lake County. This year’s theme is History from Objects. Proposals for presentations and posters are requested. Submissions are due on or before Feb. 1. Submit yours today.



Watch County Board Meetings Live

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Keep informed about Lake County government! Watch County Board meetings live at 9 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. You can watch meetings live online or on Comcast channels 18 and 30, or AT&T channel 99. You can also view archived County Board and Financial Committee meetings anytime.


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Judy Martini

I consider it an honor to be able to serve areas of Fox Lake, Ingleside, Lakemoor, Volo, and portions of Wauconda, Lake Villa, Round Lake, and Spring Grove. 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 at: JMartini@lakecountyil.gov or 847-629-5880.

Thank you,
Judy Martini

 
 

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