 Students will soon be returning to the classroom, so let’s make sure
they are safe this school year! This means keeping an eye on the road for
school buses and students walking to school and making sure students stay safe
by using their technology responsibly. Watch this video as
the Lake County Sheriff’s Office gives you safety tips.
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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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Grant Township residents should have received in the mail their assessment notices for the 2018 tax year. Remember, you can get free one-on-one assistance with evaluating
your assessment at a tax assessment help center.
Meet with a Taxpayer Advocate
Centers will be provided on Aug. 21 and 28 at the College of Lake County
Southlake Campus in Vernon Hills and Aug. 22 and 29 at the University
Center of Lake County in Grayslake. These centers will meet from 4 to 7 p.m.
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 Grant Township 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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 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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Health Department Investigates
Food-Borne Illness Outbreak
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
 Join Public Open House at New Zion Health Center
To celebrate National Health Week, which
is running now through Aug. 18, the Lake County Health Department and Community
Health Center will host a public open house from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug.
17 at the new Zion Health Center., 1911 27th St. Tour the new facility and learn about Health Department
services, enjoy fun activities for children, and schedule appointments,
including school physicals and immunizations. Learn more
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 From your Mailbox to the Ballot Box
Lake County residents correctly registered with their current name
and address can now complete the required application to request a ballot by
mail for the Nov. 6, 2018 election. This is an ideal voting option for snowbirds,
students away at school, and those who will be traveling on Election Day as
your ballot can be mailed anywhere. Completed applications must be
submitted to the Clerk’s Office by noon Nov. 1. According to Illinois state
statute, ballots cannot be mailed to the voters until late September.
Electronic and paper forms are
available by:
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 We Need Election
Judges
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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 Forest Preserve News
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 2018 Hike Lake County
Challenge
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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 Fred Fest
Fred Fest returns Saturday, Aug. 18 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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 Bess Bower Dunn Day
Celebrate Bess Bower Dunn’s birthday on Aug. 23
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free admission to the new Dunn Museum in
Libertyville and special activities throughout the day. Learn more
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 Strategic Plan Update
Forest preserves benefit you 24 hours a day, even if you
don’t visit them. Here’s a fun assignment: next time it rains, find
a storm drain or creek as it enters a forest preserve. Scoop up a jarful of
water. Now trace the flow until it leaves the site. Take another scoop and
compare the two—cleaner water! The roots of trees and other native
plants filter the water, protecting waterways and community water supplies from
sediment and pollution. A key purpose of our conservation goal is to improve
the water quality and aquatic habitat that forest preserves and other natural
lands and waters in Lake County provide. We’re doing this by amending
management and development practices on our lands. August is National
Water Quality Month. Learn ways you can help protect water sources at EPA.gov. Learn
more
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 Keep informed about Lake County government! Watch County Board meetings live at 9 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. You can watch meetings live online or on Comcast channels 18 and 30, or AT&T channel 99. You can also view archived County Board meetings anytime.
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Enjoy Family Fun at Volo Bog
Volo Bog State Natural Area has activities planned for the family to enjoy, including astronomy nights, bird walks and opportunities to volunteer and help keep nature beautiful. Visit the Friends of Volo Bog website to see the full
line-up.
Grant Township Annual 5K Run/Walk
Join the fun when Grant Township holds the 21st annual 5K run and walk on Aug. 26, celebrating the bicentennial of the State of Illinois. Registration will begin at 7 a.m., and the race will start at 8 a.m. Learn more
Car and Bike Show Rally
The Fox Lake Area Chamber of Commerce will present a Car and Bike Rally Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Volo Auto Museum. Learn more
Cardboard Boat Regatta
Don't miss the Village of Fox Lake's annual Cardboard Boat Regatta on Sunday, Aug. 19 at Lakefront Park. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., and the racing will start at noon. Learn more
Save the Date!
Grant Township and the Village of Fox Lake will host a free fall festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 at the township grounds, 26725 W. Molidor Road, Ingleside. The festival will include crafts, a petting zoo and a new feature, the Rolling Mobile Video game theater. Learn more
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