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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
 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
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Submit this form.
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Children's Museum Pops Up in Downtown Waukegan
Through February, Kohl Children’s Museum will host a pop-up museum at Urban Edge, a storefront gallery in downtown Waukegan. This pilot program will be free to school and childcare groups during weekday hours and to families during evening and weekend hours. Learn more
Start Writing
Writers of all ages are invited to enter the 25th annual Creative Writing Contest, hosted by the Friends of Warren-Newport Public Library. The contest has two categories for story submissions: short story (fiction) and poetry. The deadline to submit is March 11. Learn more
 A Paratransit Market Study is underway in Lake County to
evaluate transportation options for seniors, people with disabilities, and the
general public. The public was recently invited to learn more about the study
at the second round of community meetings held in January 2018. Meeting
attendees had the opportunity to provide input on the analysis of existing
conditions and draft recommendations for service implementation. If you weren’t
able to attend one of the meetings, please provide your feedback by taking the
online survey.
Learn More: Watch VIDEO, Visit
Project WEBSITE,
Take SURVEY
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The
Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office is currently accepting resumes for its
2018 summer internship program. The program is available to first and
second year law students and to college students who have completed their first
year. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28. Find Out More |
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Flu activity remains high in Lake County and
across the United States. It is not too late to get a flu vaccine. The CDC
anticipates there will be significant flu activity for many weeks to come. Learn
how to protect yourself in this message from Victor Plotkin, epidemiologist
coordinator at the Lake County Health Department. Watch video. |
 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.
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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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 Forest Preserve News
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 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
Symbols of
Illinois: Flourite, Drummer, Tully Monster
Celebrate
the Illinois Bicentennial (1818-2018) by learning about state symbols. Each
program in this 10-part series teaches about the origin and natural history of
the state symbols, and may also include a brief walk. The next program will
meet from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 25 at Independence Grove in Libertyville. All ages
are welcome. Adult supervision is required. Learn more
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Book Your Event at a Forest Preserve Picnic
Shelter
Reservations for
2018 picnic permits are now available. Choose from 31 picnic shelters
located in scenic forest preserves throughout the county. Picnic shelter
permits ensure exclusive use of a shelter for your family reunion, company
picnic or other group gathering. Plan early to help ensure your first
choice of shelter and date. Learn more
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