Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Jay
Ukena, Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor, along with judges, county board
members, elected officials, justice partners and others gathered today for the
ribbon-cutting of the new Court Tower in downtown Waukegan. The ceremony also
included the dedication of the Audrey H. Nixon Pedestrian Bridge.
The new eight-story, 200,000
sq. foot court tower houses 12 new courtrooms, jury assembly space, various
administrative services and room for six future courtrooms. The tower
construction began in June 2016 and will open to the public July 30, 2018. Watch this video to learn more.
The Lake County Forest Preserves announces
the reopening of Fort
Sheridan Forest Preserve in Lake
Forest with new and improved features that provide greater access to the site’s
natural beauty and rich military history. Following more than a year of
construction, visitors will once again be able to enjoy portions of the
preserve’s scenic trails and access to the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Improvements include:
- Three scenic observation areas, including a 70-foot
overlook of Lake Michigan, with new and relocated educational exhibits
that tell the story of the area’s unique history and include new
information about the Lake Michigan Bird Flyway.
- Nearly a mile of new accessible paved trails and
conversion of the woodchip section of the Hutchinson Trail with new
bridges and boardwalks.
- Redesigned main entrance on Gilgare Lane, widened to a
full two lanes, which leads to a new 45-car parking lot with five
accessible spaces and an evaporator toilet building (an innovative waste
disposal method that is odor free and saves water).
- Improved north parking lot with new paved trailhead and
an evaporator toilet building.
- Restored shoreline with native plantings.
- Remaining portion of George Bell Road and gates removed
and area restored with native plantings.
Public access to the
restored 1.8-mile mowed grass trail will remain closed until summer 2019 to
allow time for the grass surface to become better established for foot
traffic. Management and monitoring of the 73-acre woodland, prairie and
savanna portions of the site will continue in perpetuity. Learn more
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Enjoy family fun, rides, games, music & food in celebration of Lake Forest Day. The event will take place July 31 and Aug. 1 at West Park. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Aug. 1. Learn more
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The public is invited to attend an open house regarding the Tri-County Access Project from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 25 at Countryside Banquets in Lakemoor.
The Tri-County Access (TCA) Project, formerly the IL Route 53/120 project, is a comprehensive regional study being conducted by the Illinois Tollway to study how to ease traffic congestion in Lake, northern Cook, and eastern McHenry counties that is environmentally friendly and fiscally responsible.
Public meetings are being planned to help foster awareness of project developments and alternatives that are being evaluated and to provide a forum for public input, including concerns and comments regarding project alternatives. Learn more
The Lake County Health Department
and Community Health Center has opened its new Zion Health Center, which will
greatly expand access to quality health services for residents of northeast
Lake County. Located at 1911 27th St., the site was fully renovated to provide
integrated health services, including primary care, dental care, behavioral
health, women’s health, nutrition services, case management, and more to
provide patient-centered care under one roof. Watch
this video to learn more about the new
center.
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Another television show will be riding with
members of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office beginning this month. The show,
“Women on Patrol” will ride along with our Highway Patrol Division and provide an inside look at the
responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office and the variety of calls Sheriff’s
Deputies respond to. This is not the first time the Sheriff’s Office has been
featured on a television show! Watch
this video to
learn more about the Sheriff’s Office on “Live PD.”
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Curbside recycling keeps so much out of our
landfills, BUT did you know there are items that you should not put in your
recycling bin such as plastic bags and Styrofoam containers? Watch this video, and get an inside look of the recycling process at the Waste
Management Recovery Facility in Grayslake. *Note* You'll notice items like
plastic bags get wrapped in the machines. Before you add items to your
recycling bin, check these guidelines from the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County.
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Returning citizens and individuals with a criminal background can
learn the skills needed in today’s workplace through a new program through Lake
County Workforce Development called Revive Lake County. Individuals who
successfully complete the program may be eligible to receive financial aid for
job training or a paid work experience. Interested individuals are required to
attend an information session at the Job Center’s Waukegan location. View
the schedule.
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Watch this edition
of Your Courthouse at Work as Lake County judges share information about the
guardianship help desk, bond court, and small claims court. Also, take an
inside look at the first Annual Veterans & Family Services RUCK March and
an update on new laws and changes at the 19th Judicial Circuit. Watch
now.
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Forest Preserve News
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Family
Fishing
Drop a line and see if the fish are biting. You could catch bluegills,
largemouth bass and channel catfish. We’ll supply the poles, bait and tips on
getting started. The program will run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. July 26 at Independence Grove
Forest Preserve in Libertyville. A valid Illinois fishing
license will be required for those ages 16 and older. This is a drop-in
program, so no registration is required. Meet at the North Bay Pavilion. Learn more
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Gospelfest
Be
inspired by Lake County’s gospel voices on July 29 at the Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago. This
annual favorite feature choirs, solo performances and praise dancers that bring
you to your feet. Children can also enjoy fun nature activities during the
event. Learn more
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