As spring approaches (again) later this week, communities are cleaning, planting, celebrating and planning. It's only 5 weeks until the Aquatic Center, Barefoot Bay and beaches are scheduled to open!
If you want to get excited about opportunities for personal and family fun, use one of the park district links below. There you can find more detail, including brochures with pages of activities, registration forms (ukulele lessons anyone?) and more.
If you shop at the Ivanhoe Walgreens store and live west of Rt. 60/83, you may have been frustrated trying to exit the parking lot westbound on Rt. 176. For months, I have inquired about that exit. The barricades were finally removed this past Friday. Think safety first when you use this exit. As you know from many stores and service stations you use, this exit is also at a right turn lane. Shoppers will need to be watchful before exiting to travel west on Rt. 176
Before you pay your property taxes, please read below and watch a video that explains the entire, complex process. Once you understand the process, you can use a new online tool (below) to understand how much of your money is distributed to each taxing entity.
This Sunday, April 22nd, is Earth Day. The paragraphs below highlight a number of activities for that day. Celebrating the Day reminds and encourages us to be mindful about recycling, for example, all through the year. Your communities have a number of other events scheduled. Details are available through links below.
Please call or email me with your concerns and questions.
Regards,
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.
Lake
County Partners, along with the other members of the Lake County Workforce
Ecosystem, are continuing our efforts to ensure our employers have the talent
they need to grow. Throughout the month of May, Lake County Partners will
work with the Lake County High Schools Technology Campus to host several expos
that will highlight careers in industrial engineering and cosmetology. If
your company would be interested in participating in these events, please
contact Lake County Partners
to 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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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.
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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
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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Save the Date for Craft Beer Festival
Join the Long Grove Craft Beer Festival from noon to 6 p.m. April 28 in
historic downtown Long Grove. The event will feature local breweries as well as
food and musicians. Learn more
Mundelein Veterans Invited to Join Memorial Day Parade The American Legion Post 867 and the Village of Mundelein cordially invites all men and women who are
veterans and reside in the Mundelein area to participate in the 2018 Memorial
Day Parade and celebration. The parade will take place May 28. To participate, call the Village Hall at 847-949-3223.
Storm Debis: Special Pick-up
Mundelein's Public Works department will pick up storm debris (branches) until April 25th. More information here.
Wauconda Newsletter
Sign up for the Wauconda newsletter and current information: Arbor Day Tree Sale, May 5th, Spring yard waste pick-up on May 12th, Memorial Day Parade, May 28th and more.
Hawthorn Woods Golf Outing and Arbor Day
The Village is celebrating Arbor Day with free trees for residents. Saplings of many varieties are ideal for planting according to Viillage guidelines. The event runs from 9a.m. to12 noon, Saturday April 21 as long as trees are available.
Learn more about the annual golf outing, Monday, May 21st at Hawthorn Woods CC.
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