 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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 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. today 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 by Nov. 30 to earn a commemorative
shield. View this
year’s hike locations.
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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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 Mark the Date for Oktoberfest!
Get ready for some fall fun, including food, games, hayrides and much more at Oktoberfest from 4 to 11 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Hutchins Athletic Field. Volunteers are needed. Send an email to the Grandwood Park Civic Association or call 224-469-9933 for information.
East Grand Farmers and Artisans Market
The next East Grand Farmers and Artisans Market will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 19 on the corner of Belle Plaine and Grand Avenue.
Gurnee Park District Job Fair
The Gurnee Park District will host a job fair from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at Hunt Club Park Community Center. Year-round, part-time, and seasonal positions available for ages 14 and older will be available.
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