 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
Today (March 2) is the final day that you can vote early at the Clerk’s office, 18
N. County St., Waukegan, The office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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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 Forest Preserve News
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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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 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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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.
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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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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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The Midwest's premiere environmental film festival, the One Earth Film
Festival begins today and runs through March 11. See a series of environmental films in
a variety of venues across the county. Learn more.
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Job Fair
The Waukegan Park District will hold a job fair from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 29
at the Field House Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Center. Learn more
Join District 60 Forum to Discuss Proposed Policy
Waukegan School District 60 would like input on a proposed
Promotion Policy, which could change how students move from one grade to the
next. The public is invited and welcome to the meetings, the first of which
will begin at 6 p.m. March 5 at Whittier Elementary School. Learn more
Save the Date for Let's Go to College
The University Center of Lake County will host a conference, "Let's Go to College" where students can find out how to get grants and scholarships to pay for college, hear from college students and graduates on how to navigate college life and more. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28 at the University Center in Grayslake. Space is limited. For information, call Dr. Myra Gaylan-Morales at 847-665-4108 or via email at mgaylan@ucenter.org.
Learn to Achieve Financial Success
The Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County is providing free counseling and coaching to help residents achieve financial success. Counselors analyze an individual's situation and develop a personalized action plan. They also provide follow-up services to track progress. To learn more, call 847-263-7478, ext. 19.
 If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 847-721-1563 (cell) or email me at mcunningham@lakecountyil.gov.
I encourage you to forward this update to others who may be interested in Lake County news. Residents who wish to automatically receive my bi-weekly newsletter can email me, or click the “Sign up for my mailing list here” button at the top of the newsletter.
Thank you,
Mary Ross Cunningham
Ms. Cunningham, County Board member and Forest Preserve Commissioner, serves on:
Lake County Board, 9th District:
Diversity and Inclusion Committee, (Ad-Hoc), Chair
Lake County Law and Judicial Committee, Chair
Lake County Health and Community Services
Lake County Rules Committee, vice chair
Lake County Government Reform Implementation Committee
Lake County Forest Preserves, 9th District:
Operations Committee, Vice Chair
Diversity and Cultural Awareness Committee
Gospelfest Committee, chair
Other appointed positions:
National Association of Counties (NACo), Board Representative
Lake County Community Health Center Governing Council, secretary
Lake County Board of Health Personnel Committee, Chair
Community Action Partnership of Lake County, Board Member
Lake County Domestic Violence Council
Lake County Sexual Assault Coordination Committee
Waukegan High School Advisory Board
Lake County Veterans Advisory Board
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