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I have heard from several residents who are concerned about
the water quality in the Brooks Farm subdivision. Some customers may be experiencing discolored (yellow) water through
their faucets. Lake County is performing tests daily and testing the water in
this system weekly. The tests show that the drinking water is safe to consume
and is in compliance with EPA regulatory standards. We recognize residents are
concerned and may choose to drink bottled water during this time.
Iron naturally occurs in well water. The yellow
water is due to higher concentrations of iron in the water due to an unexpected
failure of the treatment system. Public Works is using a back-up system and
performing line flushing to reduce the iron concentration while the County
expedites an emergency repair, which is projected to be complete within the
next 90 to 120 days. Find out more.
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 |
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 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 more than 20,000 Lake County taxpayers who
prepaid their property taxes last December are allowed to deduct
their prepaid property taxes on their 2017 federal tax return, according to a
statement from the U.S. Treasury Department. Find
out more.
 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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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
restore service as quickly as possible for our customers.
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Join the Lake County Health Department and the Illinois Lakes Management Association for a Lakes Forum from 1 to 3 p.m. April 13 at the Lake County Permit Center in Libertyville. Listen to three speakers, who will be presenting on a variety of lake topics such as fish habitat, invasive species, and dredging. The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Call 847-377-8009 to reserve a spot.
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 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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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! |
 Forest Preserve News
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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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 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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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
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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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Annual Pet Expo
Join the annual Pet Expo from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 7 at the Round Lake Library, 906 Hart Road. Meet dogs and cats that are ready to be adopted.
Visit Volo Bog
Explore nature at a variety of events planned at the Volo Bog State Natural Area. Join bird walks, take a guided tour, view the planets and stars and much more. View the calendar of upcoming events!
Shred It and Forget It
Grant Township will offer its next Shred It and Forget It event
where residents can bring their documents to be safely shredded from 9 a.m. to
noon May 5 at the Grant Township lower level parking lot. Learn more
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