 Ballots for the March 20 Primary Election are
ready for those choosing to vote early at the Clerk’s office or by mail. View
the voter
information guide to see a complete list of candidates, public
questions, early voting sites, and more.
Voter Registration
Online voter registration is available through the Illinois State Board of
Elections until March 4. A valid Illinois driver’s license or state
identification card is required. Register now.
Vote by Mail
Have you ever wondered all the fun things you could be doing instead of
waiting in line on Election Day? We thought of seven ideas that can be much more fun! Vote from the comfort of your own
home. Apply to vote by mail by March 15.
Early Voting
In-person early voting at the Clerk’s office, 18
N. County St., Waukegan, is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. until March 2.
Beginning March 5, early voting will be available at
all 15 sites
throughout the county. For early voting, Lake County residents may use any
location regardless of where they live. Grace registration will be
available at all early voting sites, and residents must vote at the same time
as registering.
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Get ready for 10 days to savor as Lake County
Restaurant Week returns March 2 to 11. Featuring nearly 60 restaurants, this is
the perfect opportunity to explore the delicious flavors of Lake County. Enjoy
prix fixe menus and special offers at participating
restaurants.
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The mental health
crisis facing our nation and our communities affects everyone - individuals,
families, employers, schools, hospitals, the criminal justice system, and more.
Lake County is working with health and public safety partners and community
members to better understand the problem, strengthen and connect services, and
build a continuum of care. Learn more by viewing
this interactive story map!
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The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers of a quickly growing
scam involving erroneous tax refunds being deposited into their bank accounts.
After stealing client data from tax professionals and filing fraudulent tax
returns, criminals use the taxpayers' real bank accounts for the deposit.
Thieves are then using various tactics to reclaim the refund from the
taxpayers. Find out more.
Lake County students who plan to pursue a higher
education during the 2018-19 academic year can now apply for a $500 college
scholarship to be awarded by the Illinois Sheriff’s Association. Applicants
must be permanent Illinois residents and be enrolled full time at a certified
institution of higher learning within Illinois. Find out more.
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Meet Bones, the newest member of the Lake County
Coroner's Office! Bones, a Belgian Malinois, is in training to become a cadaver
dog and to search for missing persons. Bones also will provide grief support
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Dunn Museum
Opens March 24
Experience the new Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake
County during a special opening day celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 24. Join guided tours, drop-in activities, and the opportunity to
meet paleoartist Tyler Keillor. Open to all ages, opening day is
free. Event
details
Preserve
Trail Repair
How do we maintain 205 miles of trails in forest
preserves around the county? Through the hard work and heavy equipment of
our Operations and Infrastructure department. Watch this video as Forest
Preserve crews took care of a section of the Millennium Trail at Singing
Hills Forest Preserve in Volo last fall.
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 Join the
Youth Conservation Corps
This summer jobs program is designed to employ high
school youth in natural resources, construction, and park maintenance related
projects. Recruitment is underway now for the 2018 season. View
the application for details.
Crew members work together in teams to build trails and
boardwalks, restore natural areas and waterways, and complete basic preserve
maintenance projects. Additionally, crew members receive training in first aid,
basic work and life skills, construction skills and environmental
awareness. The program runs for eight weeks each summer from mid-June
through early August. Learn more
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The Midwest's premiere environmental film festival, the One Earth Film
Festival will take place March 2 to 11. See a series of environmental films in
a variety of venues across the county. Learn more.
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Comedy Night
The Antioch Chamber of Commerce will host a Comedy Night from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 3 at Docke's North in Antioch. Learn more
Princess Luncheon
Join the annual Princess Luncheon, hosted by the Village of Lake Villa from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 3 at the Lehmann Mansion. Details
Learn basic disaster response skills
Learn how to prepare for a disaster as the Round Lake Beach Emergency
Management Agency offers its fall CERT training class April 6 to 14. The class
covers basic first aid, fire suppression and some ways to deal with the
effects of a disaster. Admission is free. Learn more
Live Music in the Parks
The summer concert schedule has been set for the 2018 Live Music in the Parks. Concerts will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Caboose Park and the Lehmann Mansion in Lake Villa and the Pakrman Pavilion in Lindenhurst. View the 2018 line-up.
Save the date for these holiday festivities!
Don't miss Lake Villa's St. Patrick's Day parade starting at noon March 17. The parade will line up at 10:30 a.m. View the parade route and apply to join.
The Village of Lake Villa will hold its Easter egg hunt at 11 a.m. March 24 at Lehmann Park.
The Village of Antioch will hold its Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt at 7:30 p.m. March 29 at Centennial Park. Then, Join Antioch's Parade and Eggcellent Easter Adventure March 31 at Williams Park. Details
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