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Assessment notices have been mailed to property owners in Ela and Vernon townships. View the story below to learn more about receiving free help with evaluating your assessment and steps to determine if you should appeal your property
assessment.
Make sure to check out all the information from the Lake County Division of Transportation in this newsletter, including what projects will be part of the five-year County Highway Improvement Plan and how to you can help keep the county clean by adopting a highway.
Assessment notices
for the 2018 tax year have been mailed to Ela and Vernon 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 Aug. 14, 21 and 28 at the
College of Lake County Southlake Campus in Vernon Hills and Aug. 15, 22 and
29 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 Ela and Vernon townships is Sept. 4. 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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 Discover opportunities for professional growth, abundant
career choices, and jobs that offer variety and the chance to make a meaningful
difference. These are a few of the reasons that Lake County employees love
working for us! Watch this video
and discover why Lake County is a great place to work!
Lake County Is Hiring
Lake County is currently hiring for a variety of positions,
including nurses, counselors, maintenance workers, and court security officers.
View
the job openings!
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 Fair and accurate elections are incredibly important to all
of us, and attentive election judges are enlisted for the meaningful
responsibility of processing voters. Join our amazing election judge team and
take on the rewarding role of working in your neighborhood Election Day voting
site. Reserve your seat
in an upcoming training.
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The Lake County Health Department is working with local, state,
and federal public health officials to investigate an increase in
cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora infection), affecting residents of multiple counties
and states. Since May, the Health Department has investigated 43 cases of
Cyclospora infection among Lake County residents, more than 14 times higher
than the number of cases reported in 2017.
Cyclospora infection may occur when a
person consumes food or water contaminated with the Cyclospora parasite.
Symptoms typically begin one to two weeks after exposure and can be treated
with specific antibiotics. If left untreated, symptoms can last weeks to
months. Cyclospora infection is unlikely to be transmitted from person to
person. Learn More
 Apply Today to Adopt A
Highway
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is
currently looking for volunteers to help pick up litter and debris along Lake
County highways and bike paths. Volunteers adopt a section of a county highway
and commit to cleaning it twice a year.
There may be a section of county highway or bike path
in need near you. Several sections that haven't been available for years,
have recently opened up. Please take a look at the available
sections, fill out an application, and
join us! Applications need to be
submitted by Aug. 31.
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 County's
2018-2023 Highway Improvement Program
Lake
County’s 2018-2023 Proposed Highway Improvement Program is now available. Review
the five-year plan to learn more about how
the program is created and to see which projects are currently funded in the
next five years. More Information.
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 Lake County Implements Speed
Studies
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is
responsible for setting the speed limit for county highways under our
jurisdiction and township roads. Safety on the roadways is always a top
priority and guides everything we do, including the determination of speed
limits. What is a speed study, and how does the process work? Learn
more
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 Studies show spending time outdoors interacting with our natural
world makes us healthier, happier and more mindful. Activate the power of
nature for your good health by taking part in the annual Hike Lake County
Challenge. Enjoy fall breezes and autumn colors while exploring designated
“Hike Lake County” trails with family, friends or canine companions. Complete
just seven of the hikes between Aug. 15 and Nov. 30 to earn a commemorative
shield. View this year’s hike locations.
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 The Lake County Health Department has confirmed nine pools
or batches of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus, tracking ahead
of the seasonal average in Lake County. Summer and fall are prime times for
West Nile virus. Take action by following these prevention tips.
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 If you or someone you know is feeling alone, do not be
afraid to ask for help. Immediate mental health assistance is a phone call or a
text away. Learn more about services in
Lake County including Text-A-Tip and the Lake County Health Department and
Community Health Center’s Crisis Care Program.
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 Do you know an Illinois veteran whose contributions are above and beyond
the call of duty? In partnership with the Illinois Bicentennial Office, the
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is accepting nominations to honor the
work of 200 veterans from across the state. Nominations will be evaluated on
their achievements and on the extent to which their contributions have aided,
benefited and provided inspiration to their community. Learn more, including the
qualifications and how to apply. The
deadline to apply is Aug. 31.
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Kids
Nature Funfest
Enjoy an
afternoon of nature activities that grow a child’s love of the outdoors at Kids Nature Funfest on Aug. 19
from 1 to 4 p.m. at Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago.
See live animals, build a fort, net some insects, make creative arts and
crafts, and take part in nature activities with several of our community partners.
Open to families with children ages 12 and under, the event is free. No
registration is required. Dress for the weather; event runs rain or shine.
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 Aquatic Plant ID from a Canoe
Learn about some of the fascinating plants growing in aquatic
ecosystems while paddling a canoe. Some previous paddling experience preferred.
Only 12 spots are available! Learn more and register today.
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 Fred Fest
Fred Fest returns to the Fox River
Preserve in Port
Barrington! The event features a diverse lineup of local bands, food and drinks
for purchase, and family-friendly activities. Fred Fest benefits the Preservation
Foundation of the Lake County
Forest Preserves. Learn more
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As always, I welcome your feedback. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, please sign up to continue to receive news about Lake County and District 20.
Thank you,
Sidney Mathias
Mr. Mathias, County Board member and Forest Preserve Commissioner, serves on:
Lake County Board, 20th District:
Ad Hoc Legislative Committee, Co-Chair
Ethics and Oversight Committee, Vice Chair
Planning, Building and Zoning Committee
Public Works and Transportation Committee
Lake County Government Reform Implementation Committee
Lake County Forest Preserves, 20th District:
Diversity and Cultural Awareness Committee, Chair
Planning Committee, Vice Chair
Rules Committee
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