The past couple of weeks have been very busy. I enjoyed speaking with so many of you at the Linderhurst Earth Day. It was well attended and a lot of great information available. Many people asked about the new Forest Preserve Dunn Museum. If you have not had the opportunity to check it out, it is well worth it. It was nice having some dinosaur pins to hand out to the kids, they really appreciated them.
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I had a booth at the Round Lake Area Chamber Expo. Everyone had a lot of fun. It is always nice to see Mayor Hill and the RLA Queens. Of course, I had to take the opportunity to pose with Moana and Spiderman.
Tomorrow, I will have a booth at the Lake Villa and Lindenhurst Chamber Spring Expo at Palombi School in Lake Villa. Stop and say hi. I love the different communities that make District 3 special.
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I am very excited and happy for Paul Baumunk and Paul Kaplan.
For those who don't know Paul Baumunk is former Mayor of Lindenhurst, a Vetreran and still very active in the community and VFW. Paul is being honored this weekend by the Lake County Honor Flight and is being flown to Washington DC where he will be taken on a tour and be able to visit the Vietnam Memorial of which he served. One of the nicest people I have ever met and well deserved. Thank you Paul for your service!
Today is bitter sweet. Paul Kaplan who has been with the Lake Villa Library District for over 24 years is retiring. Today is his last day. Many people attended his retirement party yesterday. I will miss his smile and kind words that I have been greeted with many times over the years. Paul has not only been at the library but is active in many groups around our community. Enjoy your retirement and I am sure we will see you around!
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Together we can make sure that Lake County remains a wonderful place to call home.
Respectfully,
Tom Weber
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.
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is reconstructing
and widening Cedar Lake Road from IL 120 to Nippersink Road. As part of this
project, LCDOT will be closing northbound Cedar Lake Road starting Tuesday, May
1 at 7 a.m. Northbound traffic will follow a posted detour route, and
southbound traffic will continue to use Cedar Lake Road during construction.
The northbound Cedar Lake Road detour will remain in place through the end of
July. For more information, visit the project website.
Detour Route: IL 120 to Fairfield Road to IL 134. (MAP)
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.
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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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 23,
the IDPH has received reports of 151 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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