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. 

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.

Here in Lake County, we recognize how serious this topic is and are taking steps to address this growing problem. The Lake County Opioid Initiative, which was created in 2013, strives to address the increasing opiate problem in the county and secure County funding to create programs such as "A Way Out" and the Naloxone programs.
 

"A Way Out"
Those who struggle with substance abuse can go to seek help 24/7 as part of the “A Way Out” Program. Individuals, who possess narcotics or paraphernalia, enter a participating police department and tell an officer they are requesting help will avoid criminal charges as long as the participant seeks assistance. Learn more

Naloxone
Law enforcement officers have performed over 200 saves using Naloxone, an antidote that "brings back" an individual from an overdose. Officers across Lake County have been trained to administer Naloxone if they respond to a a call of a suspect opioid overdose.

Free Prescription Drug Disposal
A majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. Residents can safely dispose unwanted or expired prescription drugs at prescription drug disposal boxes across Lake County. Find a drug disposal box near you.

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. 

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. 

Forest Preserve News

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.

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!

Visit the Bess Bower Dunn Museum for Free
On the first and third Thursday evenings of every month, visitors can experience the new Bess Bower Dunn Museum  for free! Admission and educational programs will be free from 5 to 8 p.m. Learn more 

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 shares how you can 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!

Lake County businesses, schools, churches, non-for-profits and units of government are invited to bring broken and unwanted electronics to be recycled at a special collection event from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Aug. 28 at the Lake County Division of Transportation, 600 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville. 

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County provides free opportunities for residents to recycle electronics through a network of drop off locations. However, State law limits these locations to accept only residential electronics. Learn more, including what items will be accepted.

Remember, this is NOT for residential electronics recycling. County residents can bring their electronics to be recycled year round to any of the following locations.

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

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:

• Logging onto LakeVoterPower.info,
• Calling 847-377-2406, or
• Emailing your name and address to VotingbyMail@lakecountyil.gov.