The second
installment due date of 2017 Lake County property taxes is approaching. Please
note, you received one bill in May, and you will not receive another bill for
the second installment. If you misplaced your second installment coupon, print
a copy from the
Treasurer's Office website by entering your PIN number or address. If you are
mailing your payment, be sure to have it U.S. postmarked on or before Sept. 6
to avoid late
penalties.
Property Tax Bill FAQs
Do you have questions about your Lake County property
tax bill such as who determines your taxes and what are the different ways you
can pay? Watch
this video as Lake County Treasurer David Stolman
answers these and other commonly asked questions. Watch now.
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Property Tax Process, Relief, and More
Learn more about what Lake County does with your property tax payment,
property tax relief that may be available to you and more by visiting lakecountyil.gov/propertytax.
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Learn about how to apply for employment with the State of Illinois at the Illinois State Employment Workshop and Resource Fair on Aug. 30 at the Job Center of Lake County in Waukegan. The workshop will include tips on how to search for appropriate job titles, complete the online application and prepare for the interview. Stay for the resource fair to discuss your
employment goals with guest speakers. Learn more
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Paratransit Study Community Meetings
The Paratransit Market Study for the Lake County region is concluding. The
study evaluated transportation options and service gaps for seniors, people
with disabilities, and the general public. Please attend one of the final round
of community meetings to learn more about the study and to provide feedback on
the study recommendations. Community meetings will take place Sept. 5 and 6 in
Libertyville, Waukegan, Round Lake Beach, and Barrington. Find out more.
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Patriot Path Public Hearing The Lake County Division of Transportation is currently conducting an engineering study for a 5.5 mile long bike path along IL Route 137 from the Des Plaines River Trail in Libertyville to the Robert McClory Bike Path in North Chicago. A public hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Independence Grove. View the project website for more information.
New Traffic Configuration on Greenwood Avenue To Begin Aug. 27 The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the
Greenwood Avenue bridge reconstruction over Illinois 137 (Amstutz Expressway)
in Waukegan will be transitioning to a new traffic configuration with continued
lane closures beginning, weather permitting, on Monday, Aug. 27.
A width restriction of 9 feet 6 inches will be in place for
vehicles on Greenwood Avenue, with one lane of traffic maintained in each
direction. The eastbound and westbound exits from the northbound Amstutz
Expressway will remain open. The southbound ramp from eastbound Greenwood
Avenue to the Amstutz Expressway will remain open, but the entrance ramp from
westbound Greenwood Avenue will be closed. The work is expected to be complete by end of November.
Improvements to Grand Avenue Begin Sept. 4 The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that
improvements to Grand Avenue from west of the Tri-State Tollway (I-94) to Green Bay Road in Gurnee and Waukegan
will require lane closures beginning Sept. 4. The project consists of pavement patching and resurfacing as well
as curb and sidewalk replacements. The work is expected to be complete by July 2019, weather
permitting.
Forest Preserve News
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Trail
Extension at Lyons Woods
A newly completed 1.9-mile paved trail now connects
Lyons Woods Forest Preserve in Waukegan to the Robert McClory Bike Path and
local parks. The Lake County Forest Preserves, City of Waukegan, Waukegan Park
District and the Village of Beach Park partnered to create this trail
extension. It represents the first phase of a longer 6.9-mile
regional trail that will continue west through Waukegan Savanna Forest
Preserve and eventually connect to the Des Plaines River
Trail at Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve in Wadsworth. Visit Lyons
Woods today.
From Seed to Sprout: Food Preservation Then and Now
How do the seasons of
the year impact our food? Join us Aug. 29 at Bonner Heritage Farm in
Lindenhurst as we learn about the history of the site, life in the 1800s,
and where our food comes from. Kids will enjoy fun hands-on activities, games,
gardening and more. Register today!
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Carp-O-Rama
Help
reduce overpopulation, win cash prizes and fish to your heart’s content at
Carp-O-Rama on Sept. 8 in the South Bay of Independence Grove Forest Preserve! Compete
to catch the most carp by weight and the largest single carp by
weight. Learn more.
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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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With so many farmers markets across Lake County, our
residents have many options for picking up fresh produce, packed with nutrition
and flavor. Watch this video
as Chef LaiSha Ponder from the Lake County Health Department picks up some produce from the Green Youth Farm in North Chicago and then shows you how to bring that market freshness to your table with two easy, mouthwatering dishes,
a summer ribbon salad and a sautéed vegetable mélange. Go to your local
farmer’s market using our Farmers
Market Finder and give these recipes a try!
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The Lake County Stormwater Management
Commission has entered into a contract with Christopher B. Burke Engineering,
Ltd. to review the proposed Foxconn development and related adjacent
improvements due to concerns of adverse impacts on flooding and water quality
along the Des Plaines River in Lake County. The Foxconn site is in the
headwaters of the Des Plaines River Watershed, which is immediately upstream of
Lake County and encompasses a major source of surface water. Learn
more
Simba,
the newest member of the Lake County Public Defender’s Office, is the first
certified facility dog ever assigned to an American Public Defender’s Office! A
2-year-old Labrador Retriever, Simba will provide comfort, compassion and
companionship to children involved in abuse, neglect and dependency cases. Learn
more
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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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Bilingual Nature Walk Join a bilingual nature walk, story circle and campfire at 6 p.m. today at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. Learn more
Waukegan Main Street Wine and Art Stroll
Join the Wine and
Art Stroll from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 8 in downtown Waukegan. Enjoy a variety of beverages, entertainment and more. Learn more
Legions of Craft Beer Fest The Village of Gurnee will hold the fourth annual Legions of Craft Beer Fest from 2 to 7 p.m. Sept. 15. Enjoy offerings from more than 35 craft breweries and urban cuisine. Learn more
Representing District 14 Recently, I joined volunteers to give over 500 book bags to local children as my church hosted its 17th Annual Caresfest event. The kids got to have even more fun, trying to dunk me in the dunk tank. And, of course they succeeded! Below, I also was thrilled to host a networking event for young professionals ages 21 to 40 who are looking to grow their brand and positively impact our communities.
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