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The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced ramp
closures will be scheduled through Aug. 6 at Grand Avenue and U.S. 41. The ramp
closures are necessary to allow for the widening of Grand Avenue and related
ramp improvements as part of the ongoing project on Grand Avenue between Estes
Street and Magnolia Avenue. A posted detour will direct traffic to use N.
Riverdale Drive (Illinois 21). Learn
more
 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
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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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Assessment notices for the 2018 tax year have begun to be
sent to Warren Township residents.
What is A
Property Assessment?
It may help to
think of the property tax process like a pie. Taxing bodies, including school
districts, villages and the county (and many other taxing districts) determine
how much they need to collect in taxes. That determines the size of the pie,
and the property assessment determines how the pie is cut up. The assessment
process ensures property taxes are fairly distributed. Elected township
assessors are primarily responsible for appraising properties and determining a
property’s value, which ultimately determines the portion of the total tax
burden (or piece of the pie). If you have questions or concerns regarding the
assessed value of your property, you should discuss this with your
local township assessor’s office.
Meet With a Taxpayer Advocate
Individuals can get free one-on-one assistance with evaluating
your assessment at a tax assessment help center. Centers will be provided June 13 and 20 at the University Center of Lake County in Grayslake. These centers will meet from 4 to 7 p.m. More dates will be released on
the Chief County Assessment Office website.
Taxpayer advocates also are available from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday at the Chief County Assessment Office, 18 N. County
Street, 7th Floor, Waukegan.
Should You Appeal Your Property Assessment?
View the five steps to determining if you
should appeal your property assessment.
 Filing
an Appeal? Use our Online System
The final filing date for assessment appeals in Warren Township is June 25.
Our quick and convenient Online Appeal Filing System allows you to
get your appeal information to the Board of Review without the hassle of
mailing or hand delivering them to the Chief County Assessment Office in
Waukegan. Watch
this video to learn more about the process to file an appeal online.
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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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 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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 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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Outrun the Cops and Walk for the Kids
The Gurnee Police Department will conduct a 5K and 10K run/walk at
8 a.m. June 9. Registration will run from 6:30 to 7:45 a.m., and the event will
start and end at the Gurnee Police Department. Learn
more
Go Gurnee
Join the next Go Gurnee walking club outing at 9 a.m. June 16 at Pine Dunes Forest Preserve. Sign-up is free. Learn more
Little Learners Preschool Open House
The Grandwood Park Park District's Little Learners Preschool will host an open house from 5 to 7 p.m. June 21. The preschool offers two programs, one for 3 year olds that meets twice a week and the 4 year old pre-K program, which meets three days a week. Learn more
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