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I had the wonderful opportunity to meet Deputy Brian Kilpatrick of the Lake County Sheriff's Office and K-9 Boomer, who attended the recent pet vaccination clinic in Beach Park.
This event was a great chance, thanks to the Lake County Health Department, to get our pets their needed shots and make sure rabies tags are up to date while also meeting this team, who works hard to help keep Lake County safe!
Don't forget there are still two more chances this spring to bring your pet to a vaccination clinic. View upcoming clinics.
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 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.
Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Application Outreach Sessions
Attention seniors! Receive assistance filling out the 2018 Senior
Citizen Assessment Freeze Application at an upcoming outreach session. An upcoming session will be offered from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, April 20 at the Zion Park District. View All Outreach Sessions and Qualifications.
Go Gurnee Kicks Off April 29
Go Gurnee is ready for another summer season for adults and kids! Join Go Gurnee and the Gurnee Park District from 4 to 5 p.m. April 29 at Viking Park. This summer, they are introducing the Youth Walking Challenge for 5 to 14 year olds. Learn more
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.
 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. Enjoy a woodpecker walk, a guided nature
paddle, and more. Locations
vary based on program. Learn more.
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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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The
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Lake County Health Department
are urging people to not use synthetic cannabinoids, often called Spice, K2, or
fake weed. Dozens of people in Illinois have experienced severe bleeding
after using synthetic cannabinoids. Since April 15, the IDPH has received
reports of 126 cases, including three deaths, linked to an outbreak.
There are currently no confirmed cases in Lake County. Find Out More
 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.
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 Public Access Project to Begin at Ethel’s Woods
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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