 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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 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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 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!
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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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 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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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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Earth Day Cleanup in Central Park
Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up one of your local parks
with the Grayslake Park District! The Grayslake Park District is hosting an
Earth Day Volunteer Cleanup Event on Saturday, April 21 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in
Central Park, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake. This is a free event and lunch will
be provided. Visit www.glpd.com for more
information.
 Let’s GO GRAYSLAKE!
The Grayslake Community Park District is partnering with the Lake County Health Department in GO GRAYSLAKE, a new community movement designed to increase community health and wellness by encouraging everyone to walk for 30 minutes a day. The Park District is inviting anyone who lives, works or plays in Grayslake to a Community Walk on Sunday, May 6 at 11 a.m. in Central Park, 250 Library Lane, Grayslake. The first 200 people to register for the walk will receive a free GO GRAYSLAKE t-shirt. For more information and to register, visit the GO GRAYSLAKE web page.
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