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Be an informed parent! Join me and County Board
Member Tom Weber (District 3) for a conversation about opioid awareness. Hear
an experienced panel of speakers discuss the drug problem affecting Lake County
communities and share their personal experiences. Learn what to look for and
where to help and get your questions answered.
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 1
Where: Antioch Community High School, 1133 N. IL Route 83, Antioch
Progress continues on the Lake Michigan Water Project,
and the new water main installation is scheduled to commence in the Fox Lake
Hills area on April 4. Work will begin on or near the well house located
at Lincoln Drive and Fairview Lane and work toward Avon and then Avon Drive to
Monaville Road. Weather permitting, this work, including pipe installation and
pavement and landscape restoration, should be complete by the end of May.
This area will be closed and a detour for through traffic will be implemented, but the area will be accessible
to all homeowners during construction. Driveway access may be temporarily
interrupted. Affected homeowners will be notified either the evening before or the morning of the interruption, but driveways
will be open at night for access.
 The state
of Lake County is strong. The Lake County Board continues to
deliver on its mission of providing exceptional, financially sustainable
services that promote a safe, healthy and economically strong Lake
County.
In this State
of the County video, Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor provides a
look back at the progress we are making to advance our strategic goals and
looks ahead at the priorities for this year.
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 The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is
gearing up for a busy road construction season. In 2018, Lake County will have
nearly $100 million in road projects under construction, including 30 new
projects such as the Quentin Road widening project near Lake Zurich and the
intersection improvement and reconstruction of Old McHenry Road in Long Grove.
There will also be several resurfacing projects, culvert replacements, signal
modernizations, and enhancements to the non-motorized network.
View the Interactive
Construction Map to find a project you are interested in and connect to the
latest information and important updates.
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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 |
 After spending more than a
year relocating its vast historic collections and building brand-new
exhibitions from scratch, the Lake County Forest Preserves announces the opening of
the new Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, in Libertyville.
Dedicated to sharing the entwined stories of people, events and nature, the
Dunn Museum provides a chronological walk through Lake County’s history from
prehistoric times to the present and invites visitors to explore the land where
it happened.
The Dunn Museum uses a balance of authentic artifacts,
interactive exhibits, reproductions and audiovisual displays. Permanent exhibitions include Prehistoric Lake County, The First People, An
American Frontier, Innovations and Preservation and Woodland Theater. A Special
Exhibition Gallery will host temporary exhibitions, traveling exhibitions and
staff-curated exhibitions on topics touching on art, history and popular
culture. Each gallery includes an interactive touch screen that directs
visitors to different forest preserves to see firsthand where history took
place. Galleries also include fun animations narrated by Bill Kurtis, Chicago’s
legendary television journalist, that tell stories about Lake
County’s past. Visit
the Dunn Museum today.
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Learn about careers in information
technology, engineering, professional services and healthcare at a
Multi-Industry Job Fair from 3 to 7 p.m. April 17 at the University Center of
Lake County in Grayslake. There will be
over 25 employers offering onsite interviews to potential candidates. Learn more |
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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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Rainbow Trout Season Opens April 7
Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda opens for rainbow trout fishing on Saturday,
April 7, following the release of trout in Banana Lake. Most of the trout range
in size from three-quarters to one pound. The trout stocking is a biannual fall
and spring event at the 3.2-acre Banana Lake. Daily creel limit is five. The
deepest point in Banana Lake is 25 feet. Learn
more
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Independence Grove Beach Season Passes
Get unlimited access to the swimming beach at Independence
Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, -- including participation in
Family Fun Friday games and prizes –– with the purchase of a 2018 beach season
pass now on sale to Lake County residents. The pass allows holders
unlimited use of the 400-foot
sand beach that runs along the South Bay of Independence
Grove's 115-acre lake. Purchase
yours today! |
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 Did you know 84 million Americans have prediabetes, and you
might be one of them? Prediabetes means you’re at risk for developing type 2
diabetes. Find
out if you’re at risk by taking the test at DoIHavePrediabetes.org. As you can see, It
takes only a minute!
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 Lake
County Public Works has begun its semi-annual water hydrant flushing program.
After hydrant flushing, customers may notice a slight discoloration of the water.
Residents are urged not to do laundry during periods of flushing to avoid
clothes to be stained. This is not harmful and will dissipate after a short
time. It is recommended to run cold water for several minutes to clear your
pipes. View the 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
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Twelve Lake County students recently competed in
the Lake County Final Spelling Bee Competition. Sharanya Pastapur, an
eighth-grader at Lake Zurich Middle School North, and Anmol Dash, an
eighth-grader at Daniel Wright Jr. High School, were declared co-winners after
competing for more than 30 rounds! Both competitors will travel to Washington
D.C. to compete in the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. Watch this video to learn more, and view all this year’s Lake County competitors. |
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Antioch Giveaway Event
Free toiletries, gently used clothing and shoes for adults and children and cleaning
supplies will be given to families in need at a special giveaway event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 8 at the Antioch Senior Center. Hairstylists also will be on site to give free haircuts, and free diapers will be distributed to families on a first come, first
serve basis. For information, call Lisa Fisher at 847-302-7162.
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