Concert in the Park, Share your ideas at telephone town hall meeting, Watch out for ticks, Bike Lake County, and More

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Tom Weber, District 3

May 17, 2018

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Dear Friends,

If you are like me you are enjoying the warm weather. I almost have my garden fully planted! There is a lot of things happening in Lake County and around our district. I look forward to seeing you at one of the many upcoming community events.

Together we can make sure that Lake County remains a wonderful place to call home.

Respectfully,

Tom Weber


Lindenhurst Environmental Commission

Plant Exchange

Lake Villa District Library

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Page Turners 
Grades 7 – 12
Sunday, May 20 • 2 – 3pm
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus
Read the book, come discuss what you liked (or didn’t!), and have some snacks. Copies of each title are available at the Circulation Desk. Please register.

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Finals Café 
Monday, May 21 • 5 – 8pm, Tuesday, May 22 • 3 – 7pm, and Wednesday, May 23 • 3 – 7pm
Looking for a place to study and unwind? 
Join us at Finals Café! There will be places to study with friends and food. See the event calendar at www.lvdl.org for daily activities! No registration required. Grades 7 – 12.

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Lindenhurst Park District

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Participate in the County’s Next Telephone Town Hall Meeting

We often get asked – what does the County do? The Lake County Board makes policy and budget decisions each month that touches many areas, from the roads we drive on every day and healthcare programs that contribute to the health and wellness of our residents and communities, to public safety and judicial agencies that work 24/7 to keep your family safe.

You're invited to join one of our upcoming Telephone Town Hall meetings on June 6 and 20 at 7 p.m. During the Telephone Town Halls, Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor will discuss our current priorities, and you will be able to share your thoughts and ideas to make Lake County a better place. If you would like to take part in this event, make sure to sign up to receive a call!
 

Sign Up to Participate

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Check Your Current Property Tax Payment Status

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.


Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center

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Illinois Brass Band - Round Lake Beach Memorial Day Concert

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The Illinois Brass Band returns to perform a program of marches, patriotic music and popular music. The performance will take place rain or shine. The concert will take place on the outdoor stage on the east side of the building, weather permitting. In the event of rain, the performance will take place inside the building.

This performance is underwritten by the Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center and its sponsors. Admission is free and open to the public.


Avoid Ticks and Lyme Disease

It’s the time of year to take precautions against ticks, which can be most active during the warmer weather and can carry diseases such as Lyme disease. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center provides these tips to help protect yourself from exposure to ticks:

  • Avoid wooded and brushy areas with high grass and leaf litter.
  • Wear light-colored protective clothing, such as long-sleeved shirts, pants, closed-toe boots or shoes, and a head covering or hat.
  • Clear leaf litter, mowing grass, cutting back weeds, and keep the ground clean under bird feeders.


Tick removal

How to Remove A Tick
Whether it’s rubbing alcohol, nail polish, or a burnt match, there’s a lot of misguided folklore when it comes to how to remove a tick. Watch this video to learn the proper techniques to remove a tick. 

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Protect Your Pets from Ticks
Dogs love to roll around in the grass, jump in brush and walk in wooded areas – ALL places ticks may live. Watch this video to find out the proper way to check and remove ticks from your dog.


Lindenhurst/Lake Villa Community Partners

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Lake Villa Historical Society

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Health Department Offers Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is offering Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings to the public this spring and summer. 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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Take A Sunset Paddle

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Enjoy a relaxing paddle and watch the sunset from Hastings Lake on Sunday, May 20, at 7 p.m. Bring your own equipment or use one of our kayaks. No experience required, but it is recommended. Register today.



Let’s Go Biking, Lake County!

Bike Lake County app

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.


Recognizing Our Veterans This Memorial Day

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Lake County will join the nation in observing Memorial Day, honoring the members of our U.S. Military who gave the ultimate sacrifice to help protect our country.  We appreciate the dedication and commitment of these men and women. To honor their service, we offer resources to help veterans and their families. 

Events To Support Active Military and Veterans
Here is information regarding upcoming events open to our active military and veterans. 

Veteran Resource Fair
Veterans are invited to get their questions answered on benefits compensation, vocational rehabilitation, employment and more by attending a Veteran Resource Fair. The event will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. May 31 at the Round Lake High School cafeteria. Learn more

Veteran/Military Job Fair
Active duty military, retirees, reservists, eligible family members and DoD employees are invited to attend a veteran, military and dependent job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 31 at the Great Lakes Community Center. Learn more

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Join Area Memorial Day Observances

  • Lindenhurst: The Memorial Day ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. May 28. The Lindenhurst Veterans Memorial is at the entrance to Lindenhurst Village Hall. In the event of inclement weather the ceremony will be held in the Public Works Building behind Village Hall. 
  • Round Lake Area: The ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. May 28, and the parade will begin at 10 a.m. in front of the American Legion, 111 W. Main, Round Lake Park. Learn more

 


Sheriff’s Office News

We are Lake County Sheriff's Office

Become A Lake County Deputy Sheriff
The Lake County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for Lake County Deputy Sheriff through May 31. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years of age at the time of orientation, a high school graduate (or GED), and possess a valid driver's license. Apply today.

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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. 

See Something Say Something

If You See Something, Say Something!
Did you know you can anonymously submit a crime tip to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office online? Tips and information from the community often aid law enforcement in identifying potential threats, problems, concerns, or issues. Report a crime tip online. Individuals who have a general tip also can call the Sheriff’s Office at 847-549-5200, leave a message on our tip line at 847-377-4424 or send an email


Taking A High-Tech Approach to Fight Repeat Drunk Driving

To improve public safety and reduce repeat offenses, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office has launched a new program to monitor high-risk DUI offenders 24/7 to ensure they aren’t drinking. As a condition of bond, drunk driving offenders who cause a crash with serious injuries, those with multiple DUIs and those who are arrested with a high BAC will be required to stay sober and wear a high-tech anklet known as the SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring. Also known as SCRAM CAM, this anklet automatically tests the wearer’s perspiration every 30 minutes for alcohol consumption. Find Out More


Save the Date for Recycle-O-Rama

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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 


Receiving Recognition for Exceptional Services

Tyler Public Sector Excellence Award

Lake County was recently honored with 2018 Tyler Public Sector Excellence Award for implementing an innovative new integrated permit and inspection system.

The Tyler Public Sector Excellence Award is presented to organizations who exhibit leadership, innovation, and excellence by using their Tyler product in new and effective ways, Lake County's successful integration of the Tyler EnerGov system has streamlined daily operations. In 2017, Lake County implemented a new integrated permit and inspection software system in an effort to further integrate multiple county departments into a single unified permitting system. This allowed customers to submit and pay for many permit applications online and review the status of their applications and inspections using their home computer. Moving to a more streamlined and efficient permitting and inspection software system provided a better customer experience and saved valuable time and resources.

To learn more, please visit the press release.


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Forest Preserve News

Forest Fitness

Forest Fitness
Join the Lake County Forest Preserves and dozens of local park districts in the new Go Lake County movement. This countywide low-impact fitness initiative aims to empower Lake County residents to improve their overall health through the simple act of walking. And, there’s no greater benefit to our bodies and minds than walking in nature. Our outdoor hiking programs offered in forest preserves throughout Lake County are a natural fit to get you going. Attend our weekly Forest Fitness hikes, which are now part of the Go Lake County initiative, or take friends and family along for a hike on any of our scenic preserve trails.

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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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

Preserve and trail improvements

Preserve and Trail Improvement Projects
Several trail and preserve improvement projects are planned for completion this year, weather permitting. Here are a few highlights. Check our website for updates on all projects. 

  • Lyons Woods to Waukegan Savanna Trail Connection: We’re partnering with others to create a 2.3-mile paved trail connecting the Robert McClory Bike Path at Lyons Woods to the Green Bay Road right-of-way. Opening this summer. 
  • Waukegan Savanna Dog Park: Canines will soon have a new off-leash dog area to exercise, play and socialize. The entrance is at the northeast corner of Delany and Yorkhouse Roads. Opening late fall. 
  • Spring Bluff Observation Deck and Trail: An existing asphalt roadway is being converted to a 0.7-mile trail, and a new wildlife education and observation deck is being built. Opening late 2018. Learn more


Science in the Preserves

Science in the Preserves
We are serious about our goal to eradicate the non-native invasive species, buckthorn, from our forest preserves and beyond. In 2015, we convened several regional organizations to discuss ideas for controlling buckthorn. This conversation was organized to launch a pilot project to improve landscapes within the vicinity of Middlefork Savanna (Lake Forest). Around that same time our Assistant Public Affairs Manager, Allison Frederick, forged a partnership with social scientists at the U.S. Forest Service (USFS). Eager to discuss applicable methods for behavioral change and conservation psychology, she teamed up with researchers at the USFS to determine people’s perceptions of the trees and aesthetics in the buckthorn pilot area. Learn more

National Trail Award

National Trail Award Received
A pedestrian bridge installed last fall over the Metra Railway to connect 4.5 miles of trails at Middlefork Savanna (Lake Forest) to neighboring facilities and parks won the best in trails award from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials. The award recognizes exceptional trail project planning, design and construction and benefits to the community. The Middlefork Bridge and Trail Connection was made possible by donations from:  Elizabeth and Richard Uihlein, The City of Lake Forest, Lake Forest Open Lands Association, Chicago Bears, Lake Forest Academy, Lake Forest Bank & Trust Company and John and Paula Lillard. A special thank you to bridge and trail Project Manager, Michael Haug, Lake County Forest Preserves. Watch a short video of the amazing installation.


Community News

Lindenhurst Plant Exchange
Join the Lindenhurst Plant Exchange from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 19 at the Village Hall and Public Works building. Bring some of your plants to share with others and stop by to find a new plant of your own. You also can exchange seeds, bulbs, garden books and magazines.

Rear Parking Lot Closure
The Round Lake Area Park District announced on May 22 the rear parking lot to the Robert W. Rolek Community Center will be closed for resurfacing. If there are no weather delays, the project should be completed by May 28. During this time, there will be temporary access to the upper level through the front doors. The entrance to the Child Development Center will remain open. 

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