Be Aware of Deceptive Phone Calls
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has been made
aware of a current scam where the caller says, “This call is to inform you
there is an arrest warrant issued for your name and identity. Before the
warrant is issued to the State get back to us by calling 219-225-8553.” Don’t
give identifying or personal information to anyone over the telephone, unless
you have confirmed who you are speaking with.
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 Learn About Law Enforcement Careers
Are you considering a career in law enforcement? The Job Center of
Lake County recently partnered with the Lake County Technology Campus and the
Lake County Sheriff’s Office to talk to students about pursuing a career within
criminal justice. Watch this video to
learn more.
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Zion Area Job Fair
Join the sixth annual Zion Area Job Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 6 at the Zion Leisure Center, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive. Learn more
Maintenance Technician Information Sessions
Lake County Workforce Development is partnering with the Waukegan Housing Authority to offer full-time, six-month internships for maintenance technician trainees. Information sessions will be held at 10 a.m. June 6 and 2 p.m. June 20 at the Job Center of Lake County, 1 N. Genesee St. Waukegan. Learn more
Browser, a 1 ½-year-old
black lab, is the newest member of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office serving
as an electronic evidence K9. Browser is specially trained to sniff out
electronic evidence such as cell phones, tablets, flash drives and Secure
Digital cards. He already has been helpful in several investigations involving
the exploitation of children. Find out more about Browser. |
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East Grand Informational Meetings
The Village of Gurnee will host two informational meetings regarding upcoming East Grand activities and construction updates. Plans for 2018 include a series of Farmers and Artisans markets, landscaping improvements, and new economic development activity. The meetings will take place at 8 a.m. May 8 and 6:30 p.m. May 9.
Beach Park Spring Clean-Up
The Village of Beach Park will hold its annual Spring Clean-up May 5 and 12. Also, paper shredding will be offered from 1 to 4:30 p.m. May 12 at the Village Hall. Learn more
Go Fishing!
Join the Waukegan Park District's fishing derby from 8 to 10 a.m. June 2 at Bevier Park. Win prizes for the largest fish in various categories. Learn more
Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival
The 19th annual Ray Bradbury Dandelion Wine Fine Arts Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 2. The free family arts and music festival will take place at Bowen Park. Learn more
 The Lake County Health Department and Community Health
Center is offering Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings to the public this
spring and summer. The next workshop will be May 3. These full-day workshops
will provide adults with the knowledge to identify and support adolescents who
are at risk or displaying warning signs of mental health/substance use problems
or experiencing a mental health crisis. Registration is required. View
all upcoming trainings.
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National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is May 10. To shed light on mental health conditions among youth, the Lake County System of Care for Families is hosting two free public events titled “Ending the Silence” on May 10 and 17 at the Lake County Health Department in Waukegan. Youth ages 13 to 18, caregivers, and adults who work with youth are invited to attend to learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if they or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental illness. Learn more
The first installment of Lake County property taxes is due June 6.
Please note, the taxes due on property tax bills WILL reflect
pre-payments. Bills will show the total calculated taxes due for the year, the
amount prepaid, and the remaining amount due, if any. Find out more,
including how you can view your current property tax payment status, see the
property tax payment options available and view how your property taxes are
distributed.
 It's a great time to go for a bike ride! Lake
County has more than 550 total miles of trails and bikeways, connecting forest
preserves and communities. Discover bike paths near you by using our Bike Lake County application.
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 Purchase native flowers and woody
plants, a rain barrel or compost bin, and learn about eco-friendly practices to
benefit your home, pocketbook and the community at the Native Plant, Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Sale on
Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. at Independence Grove in
Libertyville. On Saturday only, rain barrel and
compost bins will be available for sale from the Solid Waste Agency of Lake
County. Learn more.
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Electronics recycling, paper shredding, and
latex paint collection will be available at the next Recycle-O-Rama from 9 a.m.
to noon May 19 at Hawthorn Mall’s Sears parking lot in Vernon Hills. Learn more
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 Lake County Public Works recently completed upgrades to the
Des Plaines River Water Reclamation Facility, which will reduce the amount of
phosphorus discharged into local waterways. Now all three of Lake County’s
water reclamation facilities have a new biological process for treating water. Watch this video to
learn more.
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Wildlife in
the Preserves
By early June, coyote pups begin to
venture out of the den that has sheltered them since birth. In early summer, we
often receive reports of sightings due to increased daytime activity. When dens
are located near trails we install signs to inform trail users about coyote
behavior and how to safely respond if a sighting occurs. Learn more at LCFPD.org/coyotes.
Spring Bird Walk
May is the month for songbird
migration. Join skilled birders on these walks from 7 to 9 a.m. on select days
throughout the month. Bring binoculars if you have them. See days and locations.
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 Independence Grove Beach
Grab your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen, and
head to the beach at Independence
Grove, opening weekends only starting May 27. The
beach will open daily beginning June 5. The beach offers 400 feet of
sand along the lake's South Bay. Learn more
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