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Lake County is
consistently leveraging technology to improve the effectiveness and efficiency
of operations, including using drones to conduct land surveys in a fraction of
the time. And, during the July 2017 floods, new drone technology helped assess
damage quickly and easily that otherwise would be inaccessible.
Talk about doing the right thing at the right time! The Stormwater Management Commission, of which I serve as chairman, was approached by staff for permission at our scheduled meeting the Thursday evening before the flood to purchase the
drones. Permission was granted. The drones were purchased the following Monday, and the storm hit on Wednesday. Obviously, it was a good decision.
Watch this
edition of Lake County’s Dirty Jobs as County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor
explores how drones can make jobs less
dirty.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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, 9 – 11 a.m.
Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington
Thursday, Jan. 25, 9 – 11 a.m.
Highland Park Police Department, 1677 Old Deerfield Road, Highland
Park
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.
Road salt and other deicing materials are needed to keep Lake
County’s roads, parking lots and sidewalks safe, but the products used can
impact our water quality. The Lake County Health Department, Stormwater
Management Commission, Division of Transportation and the Public Works
department recently teamed up to offer deicing workshops to public agencies and
private contractors to show how to wisely use road salt that will reduce the
environmental impacts and help them save money. Watch
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After six months of listening to testimony, reviewing
background information and discussing government reform opportunities, the Lake
County Commission on Government Reform and Accountability has concluded that
Lake County government functions well, and it has the opportunity to be a state
and national leader in establishing independent redistricting. Watch this video to
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 Lake County homeowners are urged to test radon levels
in their homes and apartments during the winter months, when indoor radon
levels are at their highest.
Radon is an odorless and colorless gas that naturally
occurs in rock and soil. It can seep into homes from the soil through cracks in
the basement floors and foundations, crawl spaces, poorly sealed sump pumps,
porous cinder block walls and other foundation floor and wall
penetrations.
To purchase a radon testing kit, please call 847-377-8020. Learn more about radon in Lake
County.
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The Lake County Sheriff's Office, Health
Department, and Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities have launched a new
educational program to train at-risk inmates on the use of naloxone, an opioid
overdose antidote that counteracts the effects of heroin and other opioids in
the brain and essentially “brings back” an individual from an overdose. Learn more |
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 Forest Preserve News
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Register for School Programs Today
Registration for school programs at the Dunn Museum is now open. Field trips are
available beginning March 26. For more information or to book a field trip or
in-school program, contact Nicole Stocker, Museum Educator, at 847-968-3422
or nstocker@lcfpd.org. Learn more
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 2018 Camp Registration is Now Open
Research has proven that time spent in nature fosters the healthy
development of children. Most of our camps are held completely outdoors, and
those that aren’t have components outside. Outdoor play helps children manage
stress and become resilient. Natural spaces stimulate children’s limitless
imaginations and foster creativity. Camp provides children with a safe,
positive environment that helps children grow. Our wide variety of topics
allows your camper to attend camps from ages 4 through 14 without repeating a
topic. Register today!
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Explore Lake Zurich
There are many things that make Lake Zurich a wonderful place, including a variety of businesses, great schools, and its recreational programs. Watch this video as village and chamber officials talk more about the village's quality of life.
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Art showcase, job fair part of Lake Zurich's Everything Expo
Artists of all ages and ability levels are invited to showcase their work at the Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce's Everything Expo, which will take place March 3 at Lake Zurich High School. The entry deadline is Feb. 19. Learn more
The chamber also will host a job fair as part of the expo from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the high school's Tonelli gym.
Attend Barrington's annual Economic Summit
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Economic Summit, "State of the Barrington Region" from 8 to 10 a.m. Feb. 7 at Barrington’s White House, 145
W. Main St. Details
Learn about bird conservation at Barrington program
Citizens for Conservation will launch its 2018 community education program series by presenting "Barrington-area Birds -- From Natural Areas to Your Backyard" at 10 a.m. Jan. 20 at the Barrington Village Hall. To RSVP or learn more, call 847-382-7283 or send an email to communityed@citizensforconservation.org.
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