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!

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

Get Road Closure Updates Sent to Your Inbox
Did you know that you can have information about road closures delivered to your inbox? The Lake County Division of Transportation 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.

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 near you.

Lake County businesses, schools, churches, non-for-profits and units of government can bring broken, and unwanted electronics to be recycled at a special collection event from 8 a.m. to noon June 19 at the Lindenhurst Village Hall, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road. 

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County provides free opportunities for residents to recycle electronics through a network of drop off locations. However, State law limits these locations to accept only residential electronics. Learn more about this collection, including what items will be accepted.

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. 

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.

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).
• 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. 

Forest Preserve News

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

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

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