Senior citizen tax deferral program, Voting site changes, and More

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February 9, 2018

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Early Voting & Voting by Mail Delayed in Illinois

In-person early voting at the County Clerk’s office and voting by mail throughout the entire state of Illinois will be delayed until around Feb. 16 as an objection appeal by a candidate is being reviewed by the courts. Only after this objection appeal has been resolved can the state send a final certified candidate list to all Illinois election authorities. Find out more

 

Voting Site Changes

To protect the election’s integrity and ensure voters’ privacy, it was necessary to change a number of voting site locations beginning with the March 20 Primary Election. Impacted voters were notified by mail and sent a revised Certificate of Registration card, noting the new voting site name and address. You can always visit the Lake County Clerk’s website at LakeCountyClerk.info or call 847-377-2400 for current voter registration and election information. View complete list of voting site changes

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Senior Citizen Tax Deferral Program

Senior citizens may defer part or all of their property taxes on their personal residence if they qualify for the Senior Citizen Tax Deferral program. Your application will be filled out by the Lake County Treasurer's Office using the information you provide. All applications must be submitted by March 1.

  • Applicants must be 65 years old or older as of June 1 of the tax year claimed.
  • Total household income must be $55,000 or less.
  • This is a State loan with a 6% simple interest rate per year.
  • Learn more about this program

Apply to Join Summer Youth Employment Program

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Applications for the 2018 Lake County Summer Youth Employment Program are now being accepted. The program, funded by the Lake County Board, will provide meaningful work experiences for approximately 215 youth. Participants will work at various sites in Lake County, including private employers and nonprofit organizations, local municipalities and community-based organizations.  The program will begin June 18 and will last approximately six weeks.

Applications will be accepted until Feb. 28 the following ways:

  • Bring to the Job Center of Lake County, 1 N. Genesee St. Waukegan
  • By mail, postmarked by Feb. 28, to the Job Center of Lake County
  • By fax at 847-377-3474 
  • Submit this form.  

Beware of Utility Scam

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Be on alert for scam artists claiming to be a ComEd representative seeking payment. The company has seen a significant increase in reports from small businesses and residential customers who were victimized by these types of scam incidents. Take these precautions to avoid being scammed.

If you’ve been victimized by fraud, the Consumer Protection Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s office may be able to help. Visit www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers.

Be A Careful Consumer! Protect Yourself
Crooks use schemes to defraud millions of people. They combine technology and tricks to get you to give money or personal information, pressuring you to make important decisions on the spot. Stay a step ahead and protect yourself with the latest information as well as practical tips from the Federal Trade Commission. Sign up to get scam alerts right to your email.


Join Citizen Police Academy

See first-hand how the Lake County Sheriff’s Office maintains law and order by attending the Citizen Police Academy, which begins March 8 through May 17. The academy is offered free to Lake County residents, who must be 21 years old or older. Get an application online or at Lake County Sheriff’s Office, 25 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Waukegan. Apply by Feb. 26. 

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Protect Yourself from the Flu

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Widespread flu has been reported across most of the country, including Illinois. Schools across Lake County are seeing rising absenteeism due influenza-like illness. Hear from Victor Plotkin, epidemiologist coordinator at the Lake County Health Department, who provides a breakdown of the recent flu activity in Lake County and provides some ways to protect yourself. Remember, a flu vaccination is your best protection. Watch video


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Forest Preserve News

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Strategic Plan Update
Promoting public access and trail connections is the central focus of one of our strategic directions. Last fall, a new pedestrian bridge was installed over the Metra Railway in the wee hours of the morning when train traffic was light. The new bridge now connects 4.5 miles of trails at Middlefork Savanna Forest Preserve (Lake Forest) to the Lake Forest Academy and Townline Community Park. Crosswalk improvements at Route 60 and Academy Drive provide safe access. This project is part of a larger effort to connect Middlefork Savanna and the Middlefork Trail and Greenway to the Des Plaines River Trail at MacArthur Woods Forest Preserve (Mettawa). Several local partners and donors made this trail connection possible. Learn more


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Governor Approves Land Exchange

Last fall, Governor Bruce Rauner signed HB 534, an act of the state Legislature authorizing a historic land exchange between the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Lake County Forest Preserves. The terms of the act call for 131-acre Black Crown Forest Preserve (Volo), currently owned and man­aged by us, to be transferred in full to IDNR and added to the adjacent Moraine Hills State Park. In exchange, IDNR will fully release its partial ownership interests in our current land holdings at Oriole Grove (Lake Bluff) and Prairie Wolf (Lake Forest), giving us 100 percent ownership of the land at both forest preserves. The agreement benefits residents because the three parcels, Black Crown, Oriole Grove and Prairie Wolf, will remain as public open space in perpetuity.


Playdate with Nature: Presidents Day
Are your kids off school on Feb. 19? Move them outdoors for unstructured seasonal play activities, proven healthful and beneficial for children of all ages. Join us for this free event from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Lyons Woods in Waukegan. Adult supervision is required. This is a Lake County Nature Network Event.  Learn more


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Give the Gift of Golf

Golf season is right around the corner and golf gift cards are the perfect gift for that golfer in your life. They are good for green fees, carts, and pro shop items at any of our three forest preserve golf courses. Buy online today, by phone at 847-968-3102, or at our General Offices in Libertyville.

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