 Lake County property owners will soon get their property tax
bills in the mail. The Lake County Treasurer collects and distributes taxes on
behalf of 200+ taxing bodies in the county. In this video, Lake County Board
Chairman Aaron Lawlor explains how high property taxes are directly linked to
the high number of taxing bodies and takes a closer look at how the Lake County
Board is working to reduce the property tax burden through consolidation
efforts. Watch Now
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Your Property Tax
Distribution
Check out our new online map to see
how your individual property taxes are distributed (for any parcel) and how to
contact those taxing bodies. Just type in your address, click on the magnifying
glass, and click on the property you want to see information on.
Property Tax Process,
Relief, and More
Learn more about what
Lake County does with your property tax payment, property tax relief that may
be available to you and more by visiting lakecountyil.gov/propertytax.
Assessment notices for the 2018 tax year will be
sent out this week to Antioch Township residents. Assessment notices are being mailed earlier compared
to prior years to accommodate the County’s next property tax system software.
What is A Property Assessment?
It may help to think of the property tax process like a pie. Taxing bodies,
including school districts, villages and the county (and many other taxing
districts) determine how much they need to collect in taxes. That determines
the size of the pie, and the property assessment determines how the pie is cut
up. The assessment process ensures property taxes are fairly distributed.
Elected township assessors are primarily responsible for appraising properties
and determining a property’s value, which ultimately determines the portion of
the total tax burden (or piece of the pie). If you have questions or concerns
regarding the assessed value of your property, you should discuss this with your local township
assessor’s office.
Understand Your Property Assessment
Get free one-on-one assistance with evaluating your assessment at a tax assessment help center. The first center will be offered from 4 to 7 p.m. May 16 at the University Center of Lake County in Grayslake. More dates will be released on the Chief County Assessment Office website.
Taxpayer advocates also are available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Chief County Assessment Office, 18 N. County St., 7th Floor, Waukegan.
 Filing
an Appeal? Use our Online System
Our quick and convenient Online Appeal Filing
System allows
you to get your appeal information to the Board of Review without the hassle of
mailing or hand delivering them to the Chief County Assessment Office in
Waukegan. Watch this video to learn more about the
process to file an appeal online.
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Stay Connected
To find out when assessment notices will be mailed for your township, please sign up for the Chief County Assessment Office E-News for
custom notifications, check the Filing
Deadlines web page, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
 Lake County residents are one step closer to being able to
experience the breathtaking beauty of Ethel’s
Woods Forest Preserve in Antioch. At their February 13 meeting,
the Lake County Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners awarded a $824,522
contract to Campanella & Sons of Wadsworth, to build trails and parking at
the preserve starting this spring.
Ethel’s Woods currently is closed and does not have public access as it
undergoes a major multi-year land restoration effort. Planned public
access improvements to the 500-acre preserve will include an entrance drive
from Miller Road, a 25-car parking lot, toilets, a 0.7-mile gravel loop trail
and three scenic overlooks. A 0.7-mile section of the Millennium Trail
will run along the western edge of the preserve. Weather permitting, these
improvements are expected to be completed and open to the public in early
summer 2019. Learn more.
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If you’re starting your spring cleaning, think recycle first, trash
last. The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) offers many options
to recycle your household chemicals, electronics, shoes, clothing and textiles.
 Household chemical waste: View acceptable and unacceptable items. Schedule an appointment to drop off your items at one of two scheduled collections each month in Gurnee. There also will be a mobile collection from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 28 at the Metra station in Round Lake Beach. No appointment is needed.
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 Reuse-A-Shoe: Don't throw away your unwanted shoes! Make sure they get
recycled or reused! Drop off your shoes at one of several locations across Lake
County. View
Drop-Off Locations
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 Clothing and textiles: Bring your new, gently used, and used clothing to be reused or
recycled. Even clothes with stains or holes will be taken. Learn more, including what is acceptable and where to drop off your
items.
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 Celebrate Earth Day by
checking out these family-friendly events across the county.
- The Forest Preserves are celebrating Earth Day (April 22)
with a week of free nature programs now through April 22. Locations
vary based on program. Learn more.
- Enjoy a 5K run and walk, recycling opportunities, a Concert
for the Earth, an Earth Day kite fly and more at Lindenhurst's Earth Day celebration from 9 to 12:30 p.m. April 21. Learn more.
- The Round Lake Area Park District will host an Earth Day
celebration from 11 a.m. to noon April 21 at the Prairie Grass Nature
Museum in Round Lake. Learn more
- Participate in the Cardboard Challenge, enjoy face painting,
music and more at the Earth Day Expo from noon to 4 p.m. April 22 at
Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills. Learn more
- Enjoy a recycling experiment, scavenger hunt, music,
recycling opportunities and more at a free Earth Day and Recycling event
from 1 to 3 p.m. April 22 at the Dunbar Recreation Center in Mundelein. Learn more
For more information on actions you can take to make a more sustainable
Lake County, visit sustainablelakecounty.org.
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Landscaping your yard with native plants is
one of the best things you can do for the environment, and this can save you
time and money? Native plants don’t require fertilizer, pesticides or
herbicides and eliminate the need for a lot of watering. View this upcoming
native plant sales:
Openlands will hold its online sale through
April 29. The native plant sale will open in May at Almond Marsh Forest
Preserve. Learn more
Citizens for Conservation will sell plants May
4, 5 and 6 at Good Shepherd Hospital. Learn more
 The Lake County Sheriff's Office is now hiring Corrections
Officers. Take pride in serving your community, enjoy working in a team
environment, receive training to further a successful career path, and receive
great benefits while working for Lake County's largest law enforcement agency. Apply today!
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 Have you seen the “Blue Kids” signs across Lake
County? As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Lake County is
joining social service organizations, park districts, libraries, townships,
businesses and more to raise public awareness of child abuse. Visit the Blue Kids Lake County Facebook page to learn more.
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Meet the Turtles of Lake County
Drop in Thursday, May 3 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at
the Dunn Museum in Libertyville to
meet some of the turtles who call Lake County home. Learn how you can help
local turtles through the Herp Mapper program. The program and admission are
free to the public. Learn more.
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Lake County History Symposium
Join local historians and history enthusiasts for
this daylong symposium on April 29 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., featuring a
fascinating series of presentations on this year’s theme, History from
Objects. Learn more. |
Trail Market Tree Sculpture Installation
All ages are invited to celebrate the installation of the Village of Antioch's Trail Marker Tree sculpture. The seven-foot bronze creation and public art display will be installed at 11 a.m. April 28 along Main Street in front of the Village's mini-park, south of Village Hall. Learn more
Join the EcoFair
The Village of Antioch Environmental Commission is hosting their annual EcoFair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 28 at the Antioch Township Building, north of the Deep Lake and Grass Lake Road intersection. Learn more
Movie in the Park
Grab your lawn chair and blankets for a free family-friendly movie at 8:30 p.m. May 18 at the Parkman Pavilion in the Lindenhurst Park District's Lippert Community Center. Learn more
Antioch Chamber Golf Outing
The Antioch Chamber of Commerce will hold a golf outing and dinner from 1 to 7:30 p.m. May 24 at the Valley Ridge Golf Course. Learn more
Get Moving Lindenhurst
The Lindenhurst Park District is starting Get Movin' Mondays, inviting the community to come together and promote physical activity while exploring different parks and neighborhoods. View the upcoming walks.
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