 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 that
may be applied to a resident’s 2017 Illinois income taxes. Learn more about how
to access this state income tax credit by attending a free seminar from 6 to 7 p.m. today (Jan. 17) at the Avon Township office, 433 E. Washington St., Round
Lake Park. Avon Township Assessor Chris Ditton will provide an overview,
guidelines for eligibility and how to apply. To RSVP, call 847-231-6262 or send an
email to RepSamYingling@gmail.com. Reservations are appreciated
but not necessary.
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Seasonal flu activity has increased sharply in recent weeks, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that influenza-like-illness is now widespread across most of the country, including Illinois.
The CDC recommends everyone ages 6 months and older get a flu vaccination:
- The Lake County Health Department provides flu vaccinations at 2303 Dodge Ave., Waukegan. For information or to make an appointment, call 847-377-8470.
- The vaccine also is available at sites throughout Lake County. Find a convenient location.
Learn
more about the seasonal flu in Lake County, including tips to help prevent
the spread of the flu.
 The Fox Lake Fire Protection District has teamed up with American Red Cross to start a smoke detector installation program for residents within our district. Upon request, we will come to your house and install new smoke detectors free of charge. The smoke detectors are all battery operated. Special smoke detectors made for the hearing impaired also can be obtained. For information and to receive an installation request form, contact Ted Damos via e-mail at tdamos@flfpd.org or Deputy Chief Ed Lescher at elescher@flfpd.org.
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Skip the lines on election day and vote by mail! Registered Lake County
voters can now request a ballot by mail for the March 20 primary election.
Request a ballot at www.LakeVoterPower.info or
call 847-377-2410.
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In the general election on November 5, 2008, Lake County voters approved a referendum of $185 million to support the mission and vision of their Lake County Forest Preserves. The referendum provided $148 million to purchase between 2,500 and 3,000 acres of land to expand existing preserves and create new open spaces. The balance of $37 million provided funds to complete trails, open new preserves, restore habitat for endangered wildlife and plants, and improve and renovate existing preserves and facilities.
Now, nearly a decade later, it’s time to check in and report what value those funds have brought to Lake County. Learn more
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent
question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” There are many opportunities to volunteer with
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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. 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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The snow is here, so have fun! Inflate that inner tube or dust off that sled and
zip through the snow. Check out Visit Lake County’s list of the top 10 sledding and tubing locations across Lake
County.
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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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 Meet with healthcare employers and
training professionals at the Job Center of Lake County’s and Lake County
Health Department’s Healthcare Job Fair! More than 100 positions are available,
including physicians, registered nurses, social workers, medical assistants,
and more. The event will run from 3 to 7
p.m. Feb. 1 at the Lake County Health Department, 3010 Grand Ave., Waukegan.
RSVP for the job fair, and
learn more about the event by watching this video.
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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. Lake County departments 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
this video.
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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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Winter Habitat Restoration
This winter, our well-trained
crews will remove invasive woody species, primarily buckthorn, autumn olive,
sandbar willow, and honeysuckle, from 17 preserves. A total of 23
restoration projects are scheduled for this season, including 852 acres of
woody clearing, forestry mowing, and small invasive tree and shrub removal. View
map and details
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 Fort Sheridan Project Update
Construction of public access
improvements at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve is going well. The project is on schedule for
reopening a portion of the preserve this summer. Progress has been made on the
entry drive, parking lot, pond expansion, turf trail, timber bridges, and
overlooks. Boulders selected by our preserve planners are incorporated in the
overlooks as gateway and seating elements. During construction, all
portions of the preserve north of Fort Sheridan’s historic district and south
of the Vattman Road entrance drive to the cemetery are closed to public
access. Respect all safety blockades and closure signage. Do not move
blockades or attempt to access closed areas. Respecting the closure will keep
work moving apace and allow the site to be reopened sooner. View closure map
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