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Regardless of the complexity of the formula that determines your
tax bill, most homeowners just want to know the procedures they need to follow
to reduce the "fair market value" assessment of their home so that
their tax bill may be reduced. Come as the Cuba and Ela Township assessors and
I host property tax assessment appeal seminars on Jan. 30 and Feb. 6.
Please show up with your tax bill, a pen and a photo of your
property. To explain the process and the details, we will have property tax
experts and government assessing officials on hand to answer all your questions
and explain how to potentially reduce your property taxes.
Workshop Dates and Locations:
6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at Barrington Area Library, 505 N.
Northwest Highway, Barrington
6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at Ela Township Office, 1155 E. Route 22, Lake Zurich
 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
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is
reporting that influenza-like illness is widespread across most of the
country, including Illinois. Schools across Lake County saw a 34 percent rise
in absenteeism related to influenza-like illness this past week.
A flu vaccination is your best protection and is recommended for
everyone ages 6 months and older. While some people who get vaccinated may
still get flu, the flu vaccination may make your illness milder.
- 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.
Follow
these tips, provided by the health department, on how you can prevent the flu
and what to do if you get the flu.
The Lake County Treasurer's Office is now finalizing
all prepayments of 2017 real estate taxes and will shortly conclude mailing out
receipts to taxpayers who submitted a prepayment by mail. The rush to prepay real estate taxes last December led to a record year
in Lake County. More than 20,000 taxpayers prepaid their real estate taxes in
2017, compared to 200 to 300 who prepay on average. View other facts and
an important notice for those who
prepaid their 2017 real estate taxes. |
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Individuals
who earned $66,000 or less in 2017 can self-file their
federal and state taxes for free and save an average of $200 in fees by using My
Free Taxes. English and Spanish support via telephone
(1-855-MY-TX-HELP) is available, along with email and online chat support from
IRS-certified specialists. Learn more about My Free Taxes. |
 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. |
 Forest Preserve News
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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 and allow the site to be reopened
sooner. View closure map.
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Profiles in Excellence
Join us for an inspiring afternoon
in honor of Black History Month at the 35th annual Profiles in Excellence on
Feb. 11 at the Greenbelt
Cultural Center. This year’s theme focuses
on the Illinois Bicentennial (1818–2018) and features the important role of
African Americans in Lake County’s history. The event is free and open to all
ages. There will be presenters and musical entertainment. |
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