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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Lake
County, along with the Lake County Opioid Initiative is working to combat
the increasing opiate problem. Hear from Lake County State's Attorney Michael
Nerheim and Bill Gentes, who talk about what is being done to combat the opioid
epidemic and learn about programs such as prescription drug disposal boxes and
the “A Way Out” program, which are part of the county-wide effort to prevent
opioid abuse, addiction, overdose, and death. Watch Now
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Those who struggle with substance abuse now have two
more locations they can go to seek help 24/7 as part of the “A Way Out”
Program. With the additions of Waukegan Police Department and Lake Zurich
Police Department, there are now 13 “A Way Out” police entry points in Lake
County. Individuals, who possess narcotics or paraphernalia, enter a
participating police department and tell an officer they are requesting help
will avoid criminal charges as long as the participant seeks assistance. Learn
more
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Summer is around the corner, and there is so much to do right here in
Lake County. In this video,
get a sneak peek inside the new Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee and find out all of
the “Must-Do’s” in Lake County this summer. Also, learn how tourism is big
business with more than 10,000 tourism-related jobs and adding more than $1
billion to our local economy annually. Watch now.
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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. Among the markets to check this summer is the Garden Market at Elawa Farm, which is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 27. Check out our Farmers
Market Finder to find a farmers market
near you.
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Enjoy arts and crafts, food, live music, the parade and much more as the Libertyville Days Festival runs now through Sunday, June 17.
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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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.
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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Battling Buckthorn
Learn about our
efforts to eliminate buckthorn, one of the area’s most invasive plants at this
program June 21. Experts will share identification and removal tips. Let us
inspire you to join the effort and make Lake County a buckthorn-free
zone. Learn more
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Senior Series: Gardening with Native Plants
Discover the benefits of using native plants to create habitat for local birds
and butterflies at this program on June 27. Plant selection and identification,
habitat requirements and maintenance will be discussed. A tour of the
Welcome Center's native landscaping will follow an indoor presentation. 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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