Senior citizen assessment freeze outreach sessions, Meet Lake County's canines, and More

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March 16, 2018

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Video Takes Closer Look at Recent County Board Actions

Fast-track permitting, regional 911 consolidation, and bond refinancing are examples of recent Lake County Board actions that demonstrate the Board's continued commitment to delivering exceptional, financially sustainable services.  Learn more in this five-minute County Board Wrap-Up video.

County Board Wrap-Up 2018

Things To Do in District 2

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Spring Pet Vaccination Clinics To Begin
Make sure your pets are up to date with shots and rabies tags! Don't miss the spring pet vaccination clinic April 14 at the Milton C. Jensen Public Works Facility in Beach Park. The Lake County Health Department will offer clinics at locations across the county. View the full spring clinic schedule.

Save the Date for Waukegan vs. Gurnee Hockey Match 
Watch the Waukegan Fire Department face the Gurnee Fire Department on ice at a special hockey match on April 14. Learn more


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Meet Lake County's Canines

Some of Lake County’s valued employees have four legs! The Sheriff’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office and most recently the Coroner’s Office all have canines as part of their workforce, who are helping them provide services to county residents. 

Lake County K-9

Dax, Diesel, Duke and Boomer
Meet the Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 unit! Dax, Diesel, Duke and Boomer can help, whether it’s locating missing persons, finding weapons and drugs, tracking suspects and inspecting for bomb threats. These canines answer the call from the community with confidence. Most recently, Deputy Forlenza and his K9 partner Dax helped locate a wanted man hiding in an attic. This duo and Sheriff’s Office deputies successfully apprehended the fugitive. 

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The newest member to Lake County is Bones! Bones was officially sworn in as the newest deputy of the Lake County Coroner’s Office. Bones is a Belgian Malinois who is training to become a cadaver dog and to search for missing persons. Bones also will provide grief support for family members who lost a loved one.


Mitch and Hitch

Mitch and Hitch
Get a glimpse of County life from Mitch and Hitch’s perspective! Mitch provides comfort and compassion to child victims who are interviewed at the Children’s Advocacy Center.

Hitch has been assigned to the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit’s Therapeutic Intensive Monitoring Program, which includes the specialty courts such as mental health court, drug court and veterans court. 


March 20 Primary Election News

The March 20 Primary Election is fast approaching. As a reminder, here are three ways to vote in the upcoming election: 

Prefer vote mail

Vote from the Comfort of Your Home
The deadline to request a vote by mail ballot has passed. If you received a vote by mail ballot, completed ballots must be postmarked by midnight on Election Day. Log on to LakeVoterPower.info to see if the clerk’s office received your voted ballot.

Prefer vote early

Early Voting
Vote and register at any early voting site regardless of where you live in Lake County. Early voting will be available until March 19. Grace voter registration is available at all sites. Hours and dates vary at the 15 different locations. Find early voting sites.

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Election Day
Those choosing to vote on Election Day must go to their assigned polling location. Voters can find their polling location by using this Polling Place Locator. Grace voter registration also will be available in all precinct voting sites on Election Day and at the County Clerk’s Office in Waukegan. 

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March 20 Primary Election Website
Voters can find all the information they need on the March 20 Primary Election website. Watch this video as Lake County Clerk Carla Wyckoff explains all you can find on the website, including how to preview your personalized ballot. 


New Dunn Museum in Libertyville Opens March 24

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Arrive curious and leave inspired when you visit the new Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville. Come to the free grand opening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24 to meet our Dryptosaurus dinosaur and paleoartist Tyler Keillor who created her. Explore exhibitions on your own or take a guided tour, enjoy drop-in activities, and stroll through the gift shop. The Dunn Museum is on Winchester Road between Route 45 and Butterfield Road in Libertyville. Learn more

Celebrate the new Dunn Museum with a week of special events, free with general admission. Event details


Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Application Outreach Sessions

Attention seniors! Receive assistance filling out the 2018 Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Application at an upcoming outreach session. View Upcoming Outreach Sessions and Qualifications.

The Senior Freeze provides eligible seniors (based on income levels) protection against real estate tax increases due to rising property values as this exemption “freezes” your home’s equalized assessed value at a base year value. The base year is generally the year before you first qualify and apply for the exemption. For example, if you first qualify and apply in 2018, your property’s equalized assessed value will be “frozen” at the 2017 equalized assessed value. Please note that this exemption is not a tax freeze or a tax reduction and does not protect against increased taxes due to tax rate increases.


Your One-Stop Shop to Get Your Passport

Spring is almost here, which means it’s time to start making vacation plans! If travel plans will bring you outside the country, the Lake County Circuit Clerk’s Office can serve as your one-stop shop to apply for or renew your passport. No appointment is required. You can even get your passport photo taken. Learn about the passport services provided.

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Are You Prepared for Severe Weather?

As Illinois recognizes Severe Weather Preparedness Month through March, take time to learn how to prepare for severe weather emergencies. Here are ways you can prepare.

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Alert Lake County is your emergency preparedness resource. Find out how you and your family can be prepared for emergencies, and watch this video for tips to get emergency alerts.

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View a map of road conditions and events and see camera images of major intersections at www.lakecountypassage.com. iPhone and Android users can also download the PASSAGE app.

Emergency Kit

Have an emergency supply kit for your house, vehicle and place of work so you have basic survival items needed during an emergency. Prepare your emergency kit

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Preparing for a flood now will increase your safety and can possibly minimize potential flood damage. As Lake County observes Flood Awareness Week, check out these tips so you’re prepared.


Take the Quiz! Win a Weather Alert Radio
Test your knowledge by taking an online quiz, and get a chance to win one of 100 weather alert radios as part of the “Weather Alert Radios Save Lives” contest, which runs through March 31.


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Forest Preserve News

2018 maple syrup hikes

Maple Syrup Hikes
Learn how trees work and about the sweet sap of sugar maples. Ryerson Woods is one of the few places in Lake County where conditions are right for maple syrup production, and where trees grow to a diameter and height that allows for tapping. Everyone gets a taste. The program also is available as a school or scout field trip. Call 847-968-3321. Hikes start every half-hour from noon to 2 p.m. March 24 and 25 at Ryerson Woods. Learn more

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Are you seeking to expand your knowledge, meet new people and make a difference? The Lake County Forest Preserves has a variety of volunteer opportunities — both indoors and out — that can help you reach those goals. View volunteer opportunities.


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I consider it an honor to be able to serve the Waukegan, Gurnee, Beach Park and Zion communities as your District 2 Board Member.  I hope this newsletter provides you with an insight to Lake County news, local topics and a way for you to connect with neighbors and fellow residents. 

If you have any comments or concerns, please contact me at: 847-244-2472 or at dhewitt@lakecountyil.gov.


Thank you,
Diane Hewitt

Diane Hewitt
 
 

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