 You're invited to join our upcoming Telephone Town Hall meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20. 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. The deadline to sign up and participate is noon today.
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The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) will be
replacing a culvert on Gelden Road, which will require an all-day road closure
to through traffic from Deep Lake Road to Grass Lake Road. The closure will be
on Gelden Road between Poplar Street and Rustic Drive. This work will take
place June 25 starting at 7 a.m. and reopen to traffic by 3 p.m.
Detour
Route: Deep Lake Road to Grass Lake Road.
 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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 Boating is one of the most popular activities in Lake County, and
it’s no surprise as the area has over 170 lakes, rivers and waterways to visit.
Check out BoatingLakeCounty.com as your resource, including maps of all the
county’s public boat ramps, lakefront dining, upcoming events and more.
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 Whether you’re looking for a parade, live music and delicious food or a spot to set down your blanket and watch the fireworks, Lake County has lots of ways to enjoy Independence Day. Here are some local celebrations to check out.
- Antioch's Independence Day celebration on July 4 will start with the "Run for Freedom" and end with the annual fireworks show. In between there will be something for everyone, like the parade, sports tournaments, and more. Learn more
- Be a part of the Great Lakes Naval Base's Fourth of July celebration on historic Ross Field from 3 to 11 p.m. July 3 and 3 to 10 p.m. July 4. Celebrate our nation's independence with fire-cracking festival fun. Learn more
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 It’s time to lace up your walking shoes and GO
Lake County! Founded by the Gurnee Park District in 2016 and adopted by Live
Well Lake County, GO Lake County is a walking initiative that promotes healthy
and active living. Over 15 park districts and communities across
the County have partnered to create programs and events for children and
adults. These events are open to all Lake County residents. Visit the new GO Lake County web
page and
navigate the map and calendar to find a walk specific to your area. If
you take a picture at a GO Lake County program, share your photo!
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 The boom of cannons, the crack of rifles and the galloping of horse
hooves welcomes you at the annual Civil War Days encampment. Wander the camps
to see soldiers, civilians and tradespeople at work. Watch as union and
confederate forces collide in battle. A large-scale battle can be viewed on
both Saturday and Sunday. Visit the 1863 Summer Fair, meet President Lincoln
and shop Civil War-era vendors. Kids enjoy period crafts, games and more.
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Assessment notices for the 2018 tax year will be sent this
week to Lake Villa 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 on
June 20 and 27 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 Lake Villa Township is July 23.
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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 “Fight the Bite” this summer and protect yourself and your family
from West Nile virus, an illness spread by mosquitoes. The Lake County Health
Department and Community Health Center says to follow the 4
Ds of Defense to help prevent mosquitoes from breeding and to
protect yourself from bites.
Since 2002, there have been 64 confirmed human cases of West Nile
virus in Lake County as well as two confirmed deaths. The Lake County Health
Department’s Mosquito Surveillance Program collects mosquitoes in traps around
the county and tests them weekly for West Nile virus. Visit the Fight
the Bite website to find more prevention tips and information on West Nile virus.
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 Sheriff’s
Office Warns of Misleading Telemarketers
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has received calls from the
public stating telemarketers are identifying themselves as calling on behalf of
the Lake County Sheriff’s Office and soliciting for donations and/or pledges. The
Lake County Sheriff’s Office does not make phone calls soliciting money from
the public. If you would like to report the call, contact the Sheriff’s Office Criminal
Investigations Division at 847-377-4250.
Jury Duty Scam
The 19th Judicial Circuit
Court’s Jury Commission received notification of several occurrences where a
male identifying himself by phone as a Lake County Deputy Sheriff tells residents
they had failed to appear for jury duty and need to proceed to the Lake County
Courthouse in Waukegan immediately. Residents were told that they had failed to
appear for Jury Duty and needed to proceed to the Lake County Courthouse in
Waukegan immediately. Once at the Courthouse, they were instructed to call the
Deputy Sheriff stating that they had left their residence. Remember
these precautions to protect yourself.
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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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 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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 Annual Fund Spotlight
When you give to the Annual
Fund, you help us do more. The Preservation Foundation board
recently approved a $24,000 grant from the Annual Fund to monitor the
population and health of Blanding’s turtles this summer–data that directly
strengthens our ongoing Blanding’s Turtle Recovery Program. Learn
how you can help.
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 Door-to-door salespeople working in unincorporated Lake
County must carry a solicitor’s certificate while on the job. Solicitors are
allowed to work only between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. If a solicitor comes to your door,
ask to see the certificate before conducting any business. You may report
unregistered vendors to the Lake County Sheriff’s office by calling
847-549-5200.
This ordinance applies only to unincorporated Lake County
and provides exemptions for religious groups, candidates, and minors under age
18 who participate in fundraising activities. If you live in a municipality or
village, check with your local officials for your specific ordinances. Learn more
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