 You're
invited to join our upcoming Telephone Town Hall meeting on June 20 at 7 p.m. During the
Telephone Town Hall, 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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The Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency Lake Michigan Water Project requires the closing of the Monaville Road and Cedar Lake Road roundabout starting Wednesday, June 6, at 6 a.m. The roundabout will reopen by end of day on Tuesday, June 26. The closure is necessary to install 20-inch water mains across both Monaville Road and Cedar Lake Road. View detour information.
 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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 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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 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
near you.
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 I recently joined more than 500 Lake County business and
civic leaders to celebrate 20 years of driving economic growth as Lake County
Partners hosted its annual “Big Event.” The Big Event focuses on giving
companies and communities the tools they need to fuel economic development.
This year’s focus was on business growth and innovation. In his remarks, Lake
County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor reflected on where we’ve been and where we
are going, affirming that Lake County is stronger than ever before!
Through the “Lake County Workforce Ecosystem” established in
recent years, Lake County Partners has teamed with Lake County Workforce
Development, the College of Lake County, the Lake County High Schools
Technology Campus and others to meet with company leaders, identify and address
critical marketplace needs and help attract top talent.
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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).
- 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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Lakefront Park Splash Pad Opens
The
Lakefront Park splash pad in Fox Lake has opened. The splash pad is open from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday and is open to ages 10 and under, who must
be accompanied by an adult. For information, call 224-225-1404.
Senior Picnic
Grant Township will hold its senior picnic, featuring the theme "Let's See You in Red, White and Blue" on June 21. Learn more
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