Assessment notices for the 2018 tax year have been mailed to Fremont 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 July 11 and 18 at the University Center of Lake
County in Grayslake and at the College of Lake County Southlake Campus in
Vernon Hills on July 17 and 24. 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 Fremont 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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The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is
launching a data-sharing partnership with Waze, the free, crowdsourced traffic
and navigation app powered by the world’s largest community of drivers.
Partnering with the Waze Connected Citizens Program gives LCDOT traffic
engineers access to real-time road activity as reported by Waze users. Using
the data from motorist insights, with information already generated through the
Lake County PASSAGE system, operators can make well-informed decisions and act
to reduce congestion and help keep traffic moving. Learn
more
Anatomy of a Safe Driver
Driving safely requires your attention from head to toe. It
may seem obvious, but time and time again we see traffic crashes that would
have been prevented if drivers were paying attention and/or following the speed
limit. You have the power to make roads safer. Learn more
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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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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 the Fourth of July. Check out Visit
Lake County’s Guide to the Fourth of July to
discover ways to celebrate.
Here are some local celebrations to check out:
- Libertyville's celebration will begin with a concert of patriotic music at 7:30 p.m. July 4 at the Butler Lake Band Shell. Fireworks will begin at 9:30 p.m. Learn more
- Mundelein Community Days has begun and runs to July 1. The fireworks display will begin at 9:30 p.m. July 1.
Visit the Community Days website for details.
- Beginning June 30 through July 4, join Six Flags Great
America in Gurnee at July 4th Fest. 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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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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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. Learn more
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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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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Children don’t need to go hungry this summer. Children ages 18 and under
can receive free summer meals as part of the Summer Food Service Program,
funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the
Illinois State Board of Education. To find the closest meal sites, visit summermealsillinois.org, text
FOODIL TO 877877 or call 800-359-2163.
Forest Preserve News
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Lunchtime
Tours: Civil War Stories
Tour
the exhibition galleries of the Dunn Museum in Libertyville and hear
stories of how men and women from Lake County were involved in the American
Civil War: The tours will be offered at noon July 11 and 20. 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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Lake County recently held two Telephone Town Hall Meetings.
County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor discussed the County’s current priorities and
residents participated by asking questions and sharing what’s important to
them. Listen to the recordings from the June 6 and June 20 meetings.
Make sure not to miss upcoming Telephone Town Halls the
County hosts! Sign up today.
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Did
you know solicitors seeking door-to-door purchases or orders are required to
comply with a County Board adopted ordinance when working in unincorporated
Lake County? Door-to-door salespeople must carry a solicitor’s certificate
while on the job and 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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