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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
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!
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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The public is invited to attend an open house regarding the
Tri-County Access Project from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 6 at Concorde Banquets in Kildeer.
The Tri-County Access (TCA) Project, formerly the IL Route 53/120
project, is a comprehensive regional study being conducted by the Illinois
Tollway to study how to ease traffic congestion in Lake, northern Cook, and
eastern McHenry counties that is environmentally friendly and fiscally
responsible.
Public meetings are being planned to help foster awareness of project
developments and alternatives that are being evaluated and to provide a forum
for public input, including concerns and comments regarding project
alternatives. Learn more
The Lake County Council of Mayors has successfully
allocated $32 million of federal Surface Transportation Program funds in 2018
for 10 projects in nine Lake County communities. This includes $25 million for
Lake County’s Quentin Road widening improvement, which is currently being
constructed in Kildeer and Lake Zurich. These funds were allocated based upon
project readiness across the region and represents nearly four years worth of
funding under the previous allotments the Council has received.
 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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 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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 All
eyes will be smiling when the historic shopping district of Long Grove presents
Irish Days, a celebration of Irish culture, music, food, and drink. The event
is scheduled Sept. 1 to 3. Admission and parking in municipal lots are
free. Learn more
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 Enjoy
bushels of fun at Apple Fest, which will take place Sept. 21 to 23 in historic
Long Grove. The 27th annual festival will include apple-inspired treats as well
as music and the Kid Zone, headlined by the apple pie-eating contest
and interactive activities like ballroom dancing and tug-o-war. Learn
more
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 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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 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
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 Lake Zurich Shares "What's Happening With..."
The
Village of Lake Zurich continues its "What's Happening With...?", series by sharing information about the former NAPA Auto Parts building by the Ela Area Public Library. This series, presented by the village, reviews the history, ownership, development activity and current
conditions of various properties in the village that are often asked about. Read the story.
Legislative Summit
Listen to important issues facing Lake County at a legislative summit from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Aug. 30 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Mundelein. The guest speakers will be Carol Calabresa, acting County Board chair, and Kevin Considine, president and CEO of Lake County Partners. Learn more
Rock the Block
Lake Zurich will present Rock the Block, featuring dining and live music from 5 to 11 p.m. Sept. 8 in downtown Lake Zurich. Learn more
Alpine Races
The 40th annual Lake Zurich Alpine Races will take place Sept. 9. This event features races for the entire family, including kids races, a youth mile, 5K run and walk and a half-marathon. Learn more
Help Clear Brierswood Preserve
Join the Ancient Oaks Foundation and help clear Brierswood Preserve in Hawthorn Woods on Sept. 15. Contact AOF if you're interested in joining the workday.
Restoring Craftsbury Preserve
Citizens for Conservation has received a three-to-one grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation to help restore Craftsbury Preserve. The land, located southeast of Cuba Road and North Hart Road in Cuba Township, is unique as
it contains wetlands, prairie and uplands all within 22 acres. CFC's multi-year
restoration plan will address each type of habitat. Learn more
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