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Spring is here, which means getting outside and enjoying the
warmer weather. Check out the Rx for Health walks, where naturalists and health
professionals will provide guided tours of some of Lake County's most breathtaking
scenery. Read the story below to learn more about upcoming walks.
Also, make sure your pets are up to date with their shots and rabies
tags! The Lake County Health Department is offering low-cost spring vaccination clinics
across the county beginning on March 31. Read the story below to learn more.
 The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) will host
a Public Information Meeting concerning the upcoming reconstruction of Old
McHenry Road in downtown Long Grove. The project will include an intersection
improvement at Robert Parker Coffin Road from a four-way stop to a controlled
traffic signal, pavement reconstruction and resurfacing, drainage improvements,
pedestrian accommodations (sidewalk and bike path), street lighting, and other
associated improvements. LCDOT is working closely with the Village of Long
Grove to coordinate construction to minimize impacts on community festivals.
The purpose of the meeting is to provide information about
the upcoming construction activities, traffic management and detours on Old
McHenry Road. Exhibits showing the proposed conditions will be on display and
project representatives will be available to discuss the project and answer any
questions. View the project website to learn more, and sign up for project specific emails.
When: 5 to 7 p.m. (open house format) April 4
Where: Kildeer
Countryside Elementary, 3100 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove
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A major tie replacement project between Libertyville and
Fox Lake will impact midday and weekend service on Metra’s Milwaukee District
North Line during the month of April, including a shutdown of the line north of
Lake Forest for three weekends. Learn
more
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. |
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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.
Make sure your pets
are up to date with shots and rabies tags! The Lake County Health Department
will offer spring pet vaccination clinics starting March 31 at locations across
the county. View the spring clinic schedule. |
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 Lake County Public Works is responsible for the operation,
maintenance, repair and replacement of 12 separate water systems in Lake
County. What happens when we detect a water main leak or break? Watch this video
and learn how our crews work around the clock and in any kind of weather to
restore service as quickly as possible for our customers.
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 Lake County recently received the 2018 Excellence in Snow
and Ice Control Award from the American Public Works Association (APWA). The
Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is proud to accept this award of
national recognition for bringing an innovative, safe, and environmentally
friendly snow and ice control program to the residents of Lake County. More
information.
In addition to the work LCDOT is doing, the Stormwater
Management Commission and the Lake County Health Department support the snow
and ice control program through training, river monitoring, researching best
practices and providing educational opportunities to our regional partners. Learn more about LCDOT Snow Operations.
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The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center recently
hosted a press conference to recognize kaléo, a Virginia-based pharmaceutical
company, for its substantial contribution of Naloxone auto-injector kits to
help save lives in Lake County. Naloxone is an opioid overdose antidote that
counteracts the effects of heroin and other opioids in the brain and
essentially “brings back” an individual from an overdose. Watch
this video to
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Rx for Health: Walking in Nature
Join a health professional and
an educator on April 7 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Hastings Lake for a walk to explore the preserve as we improve our health. We
begin gathering at 3:45 p.m. for a prompt departure. Out of respect for all
program participants, please leave pets at home. Service animals are permitted.
We will walk approximately two miles. This event is free. No registration is
required. Adult supervision is required. Meet at the playground parking lot. Additional Rx for Health walks
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 Join Grand Opening
of Dunn Museum on March 24
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. Saturday, 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 located in
Libertyville on Winchester Road between Route 45 and Butterfield Road. Learn more
Celebrate the new Dunn Museum with
a week of special events, free with general admission. Event
details
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As always, I welcome your feedback. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, please sign up to continue to receive news about Lake County and District 20.
Thank you,
Sidney Mathias
Mr. Mathias, County Board member and Forest Preserve Commissioner, serves on:
Lake County Board, 20th District:
Ad Hoc Legislative Committee, Co-Chair
Ethics and Oversight Committee, Vice Chair
Planning, Building and Zoning Committee
Public Works and Transportation Committee
Lake County Government Reform Implementation Committee
Lake County Forest Preserves, 20th District:
Diversity and Cultural Awareness Committee, Chair
Planning Committee, Vice Chair
Rules Committee
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