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You’ll find bald eagles soaring high in the sky, slowly flapping
over water, perched in trees, or even on the ground. Look for them near rivers,
lakes, marshes and shorelines. Bald eagles mainly eat fish, but also hunt
mammals, waterfowl and carrion. Young eagles attain their white head feathers
after about five years, so don’t rule out the possibility that giant brown bird
overhead is a baldy. Look for a bright yellow, hooked bill and mottled white
feathers on the body.
Nests are built near the trunk, high in the tree but below the crown. The
diameter of a nest is typically 5 to 6 feet; height ranges from 2 to 4 feet.
The nest may be reused (and added to) for years. The Lake
County Forest Preserves has confirmed a few local
nests in recent years, including this one photographed in April in southwestern
Lake County. Send us an
email and let us know if you see an active nest while out
exploring your preserves.
A mosquito pool (batch of mosquitoes) sampled on June 28 in
Highland Park has tested positive for West Nile virus. The mosquito pool is the
first confirmed indicator of West Nile presence in Lake County in 2018. Find
out more, including who to call if you want to report areas of
stagnant water, report locations of dead birds, and obtain more information on
the signs and symptoms of West Nile virus.
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 This week, Nicor will continue their gas main work. The new
gas main was live last Monday, and gas service tie-ins are underway. AT&T
will continue their aerial relocation work as well.
Traffic impacts: Watch for workers and
flaggers as daily lane closures are being utilized for utility/water main work.
Watch for trucks coming in and out of the job site. Learn more by visiting
the project website.
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Lake County is
one of many counties nationwide that participates in the National Association
of Counties (NACo) Live Healthy Prescription, Health and Dental Discount
program, which helps residents better manage the cost of prescription
medications and health and dental services. There are no income requirements or
age requirements, and it is open to residents with or without insurance.
Residents have saved over $2 million on prescriptions over the past 13 years
with this program! Learn more
 The
90th annual Lake County Fair returns July 25 through 29 at the Lake
County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Grayslake. Check out new attractions
including the Timberworks Lumberjack Show
and family activities presented by the Illinois National Guard.
Returning favorites include truck-and-tractor pulls, demolition derby, 4-H
exhibitions, and more. Visit www.lcfair.com for more information.
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 Lake County Public Works is committed to providing safe
water throughout the County. As strong supporters of the Safe Drinking Water
Act, Public Works releases annual water quality Consumer Confidence Reports
(CCRs) for the 12 water systems they own and operate. These reports describe
the sources, treatment, and chemical analysis of each water distribution
system. All Lake County systems passed testing requirements for the Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency. Visit the water quality reports web page
to read your report.
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Lake County recently evaluated the Land Development Fee
Schedule for development in unincorporated Lake County, and changes went
into effect July 2. Learn four things you need to
know about these changes.
 The Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center is
committed to providing a safe environment for child victims of abuse.
The center wouldn’t be possible without help from community partners. Watch
this video as the State’s Attorney’s Office took time to recognize
these individuals.
Save the Date
The Lake County Opioid Initiative will be hosting its
first Annual “Save a Life” fundraising event on Sept. 14 at the Double Tree by Hilton in Mundelein.
Join us to support a significant cause and to continue our battle the against the opioid/heroin epidemic.
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Wine and Nine
Enjoy a 30-minute golf clinic and a round of 9 holes, followed by
hors d’oeuvres and wine tasting at ThunderHawk Golf Club in Beach Park at
4 p.m. July 20. Learn more
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 Rx for
Health: Walking in Nature
Join a health professional and an
educator on this 1.5-mile walk to explore the preserve as we improve our health. The walk will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. July 21 at Lyons
Woods Forest Preserve in Waukegan. The program is free, and no registration is required. The entrance is on Blanchard Road, west of Sheridan Road. Learn more
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 Green
Youth Farm Thrives, Thanks to Donors
Early
summer lettuces and kale, beans and squash are ripening at the Green
Youth Farm in Lake County, thanks to donors to the Preservation
Foundation. Among the farm’s supporters in 2018, we are pleased
to thank Lake Forest Bank & Trust and Libertyville Bank & Trust. The
company’s $10,000 grant helped provide a paid summer job for North Chicago and
Waukegan high school students, who sow, tend and harvest fresh, healthful food
as they gain valuable work experience. Learn
more
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Recently,
the Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) submitted its annual facility
inspection report to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency on behalf of
Lake County. This report is a yearly requirement for Lake County’s National
Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, which covers Lake
County’s municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s) discharge activities,
provides monitoring and reporting requirements, and defines measurable goals
for water quality protection. For more information, visit the website and the annual
report.
Country Cruise Night in Barrington
The Village of
Barrington's Annual Cruise Nights continue at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 12 with Country Night: Cruise Nights are held Thursdays through Aug. 30 at Cook and Station streets. Learn more
Taste of the Towns
Lake Zurich's 12th annual Taste of the Towns will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 19 at Paulus Park. Learn more
Christmas in July Food Drive
Throughout July, the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce's Women's Biz Net group is collecting
non-perishable food items, personal care items and more to support the shelves
at the Barrington and Cuba Township food pantries. Donations can be dropped off at the chamber office, 190 E. James St.
Lake County Responding to Hunger
The Ela Township Highway Department is collecting canned and dry food items as part of the Lake County Responding to Hunger food drive. Items can be dropped off until July 20 at the Ela Highway Department, 23605 Echo Lake Road, Lake Zurich.
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