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As you travel around the County, you will find a number of road and highway projects. The impact on your activities, delays and potential alternate routes are quite important. And things can change daily due to a new project, weather and more. I received notice Monday that IDOT had just closed Rt. 14 at the CNRR crossing in Barrington until 6 p.m., Friday, June 8.
Gilmer, Darlington, Schwerman, Old McHenry (in Long Grove), and Quentin are, or will be, closed in part or whole, now or this week. This is just a partial list. For example, I 94 is impacted by a number of bridge replacement projects. The optimist in me reminds you that the inconvenience now will pay benefits in the future for traffic flow, cost control through scheduled maintenance, flood protection and comfort (think RR crossings).
For a terrific planning and travel information solution, Lake CountyPassage provides practical traffic information. Open the app or visit the website on your smartphone or other device, click on the symbols and get more detailed information and project links. Please explore this tool to learn about its features, including "push" alerts.
Please be alert, follow posted speeds and be considerate of road workers. Their families expect them home for dinner as much as our families do each day.
You'll find much more information below. I invite you to explore some of the quick, community and other links. You will find many surprises! Concerts in local parks or Independence Grove, car shows, recycle days, book sales, craft beer and other fests, parades, hikes and bikes in the Forest Preserves, fishing, swimming, roller coasters, farmers' markets and so much more abound in Lake County. Enjoy!
Please call or email me with your questions and concerns.
Regards,
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) will be closing Gilmer Road, from Midlothian Road to Diamond Lake Road, to through traffic starting Thursday, June 7 at 6 a.m. and will reopen the afternoon of Friday, July 6. The closure is necessary to replace a culvert south of Sequoia Road. Local traffic will have access to Sequoia Road from the north and access to Darlington Drive from the south. Visit the project website for more information.
Detour Route: Midlothian Road to IL Route 60/83 to Diamond Lake Road.
 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.
Participants will be
able to provide input in a variety of ways as Chairman Lawlor will answer
questions from residents during this live interactive discussion. If you would
like to take part in this event, make sure to sign
up to receive a call!
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 Spring
has sprung, which means drivers across Lake County will be seeing construction
projects popping up along their commutes as the County continues its commitment
to investing in transportation. In this County update, County Board Chairman
Aaron Lawlor joins Lake County Division of Transportation’s new Director, Shane
Schneider, who talk about some of the projects such as Cedar Lake Road, Quentin
Road and the Millburn Bypass as well as the County’s innovative efforts to make
transportation more efficient for drivers with tools such as Lake County PASSAGE. Watch Now
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 Get Road Closure Updates Sent to Your Inbox
Did you know that you can have information about road closures delivered to your inbox? LCDOT has an email subscription specifically for people who wish to be notified when roads are closed due to construction. Sign Up for Road Closure Notifications.
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 Speed Studies
LCDOT is responsible
for setting the speed limit for county highways under our jurisdiction and
township roads. Safety on the roadways is always a top priority and guides
everything we do, including the determination of speed limits. What is a speed
study, and how does the process work? Learn more
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 Events in the
Plaza is Independence Grove's outdoor summer concert series featuring live
music. Performances will be held Tuesday evenings from June 12 Aug. 7
(excluding July 3). On June 12, listen to the Rockin’ Fenderskirts. Learn more
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Shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, baked treats
and more while supporting local businesses at one of Lake County’s farmers
markets. Check out our Farmers
Market Finder to find a farmers market
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Individuals
ages 18-24 who are not enrolled in school are invited to participate in
Workforce Essential Skills Training (WEST). WEST is an essential skills program
that leads to paid training, certifications, and employment opportunities. Attend an
information session to learn more. |
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 Much of the infrastructure owned and maintained by Lake
County Public Works is underground. In order for Public Works to monitor and
evaluate the condition of the overall system, they need to see what’s going on
underground. In this video,
travel along the pipes and learn more about the process for televising and
inspecting the sewer lines. This inspection identifies areas in need of repair
and sets in motion the planning and engineering needed to maintain the
infrastructure. Public Works uses this information to develop a multi-year
maintenance schedule to make sure they are investing in the system at the right
time and in the most efficient way.
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The Lake County Coalition for the Homeless is looking for an
individual to help serve those who experience homelessness in Lake County. This
individual will help plan
the 2019 Homeless Point-in-Time Count and work on initiatives to ensure the
homeless have access to needed services. Apply
today.
Learn more about this position by reading
this blog about a VISTA member sharing his experience coordinating the 2018
Homeless Point-in-Time Count.
 This summer, the Lake County Health Department reminds you to take action to protect yourself from illness and prevent the spread of germs when swimming. Here are ways to protect yourself from illness at pools and water parks:
- Don’t swim or let your children swim when sick with diarrhea.
- Don’t swallow the water.
- Check out the pool’s latest inspection report and do your own mini-inspection (check that you can see the pool drain, locate the lifeguard on duty, and locate safety equipment that is available).
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Learn more safety tips
The Health Department monitors lake water for bacteria in over 100 Lake Michigan and inland lake beaches to ensure that the water is acceptable for swimming. Through Labor Day, beach closure information can be found on the Health Department’s Beach Advisory web page, which is updated daily by 10 a.m.
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Explore and Restore
Workday
Dive
deep into the wilds of southwest Lake County to restore globally rare habitats
of the Barrington Greenway from 9 to 11 a.m. June 9. Plant native sedges
in the summertime at Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve. In one morning, you can make a
positive difference for the native plants and wildlife of Cuba Marsh.
Volunteers should
dress for the work and weather, including long pants, sturdy shoes, and work
gloves. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. If the weather is
questionable (thunderstorms or heat) please contact the coordinator prior to attending the workday. Learn
more
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 Phenology and Photography
Advance
your photography skills and knowledge of the natural calendar during adventures
in the field with professional photographer, Jeff Goldberg, and a Lake County
Forest Preserve staff naturalist from 7 to 10 p.m. June 9. This workshop
is for serious amateur photographers. Each session focuses on a particular
subject and photographic technique related to the current season. Join us on
this summer evening to explore the beauty of Van Patten Woods. Learn
more
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Family Fun
Fridays
The beach at Independence
Grove in Libertyville gets better Friday afternoons
with games, contests and prizes around a different theme each week. Everyone
can participate in the fun. Prizes awarded in age categories for kids 15 and
under. Programs are FREE with beach admission. No
registration is required. Learn more
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