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
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.
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This year marks the 60th year since 20 horses were imported from
Piber, Austria, establishing the herd now known as the Tempel Lipizzans. Come
join as they celebrate this milestone at a gala celebration on July 21. Learn more
about the Tempel Lipizzans, including the celebration as well as upcoming
performances.
Events
in the Plaza is Independence Grove's outdoor summer concert series featuring
live music. Performances will be held Tuesday evenings from June 12 to 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
near you.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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Live Music in the Parks Enjoy a relaxed evening with live musical entertainment as community partners present the Live Music in the Parks series, which begins Wednesday, June 6. Concerts will take place at various locations. View the concert line-up.
Also, don't miss the Kids Rockin' the Park concert series. The next concerts will be 6 p.m. June 12, featuring Miss Jamie and Istvan and His Imaginary Band on June 26. Visit the Lindenhurst Park District's calendar to learn more about this and all upcoming concerts.
Celebration of Summer Join the 18th Annual Celebration of Summer from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 9 at Lehmann Park located at 148 Cedar Ave. Learn more
Miss Lake Villa Pageant The 2018 Miss Lake Villa Pageant will begin at 7 p.m. June 12 at the Lehmann Mansion. Contestants range in age from 6 to 8 years old for the Little Miss competition; 11 to 13 years old for Junior Miss; and Miss Lake Villa contestants are 16 to 21 years old. Details
Summer Arts and Crafts Fair and Wizards Weekend Find
treasures from the county’s finest artisans as the Antioch Chamber of Commerce
hosts its Summer Arts and Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 16 in downtown
Antioch. Also, enjoy family fun with the addition of Wizards Weekend Day. Most
children’s activities are free. Learn more
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