Learn life-saving skills such as CPR and first aid.
Check your insurance policies for hazards you may face. Know practical safety
steps like shutting off water and gas. As Lake County joins in observing National
Preparedness Month through September, work with your family and community to
develop an action plan, so you can be prepared if an emergency should occur. Check out these resources that can help you plan.
Learn How To Get Emergency Information
A Tornado Warning was issued to those living in western Lake
County over the weekend. An emergency can happen in your community at any time.
Prepare yourself and your family for any emergency by seeking immediate and
reliable information. Watch this video to learn how.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the
Federal Communications Commission, will issue a test of the Nationwide Wireless
Emergency Alert (WEA) which will be sent to all compatible cell phones on Sept.
20. Please note some older cell phones may not receive the test message. This
test will be followed by a test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS), which is
scheduled to last about one minute and will be similar to regular monthly EAS
test messages. Learn
more
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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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Lake County prides itself as being a leader in public health,
working to enhance access to mental and behavioral health services through
partnerships between the Health Department and law enforcement
agencies, the work of the Lake County Mental Health Coalition, and
addressing the rapidly increasing opiate problem through the Lake County Opioid Initiative. There are many
services available 24/7 to those experiencing problems related to emotional and
mental illness or drug and alcohol addiction.
In recognition of National Recovery Month, we ask that
you help spread the word of these life-saving services. We've all been impacted
in some way by mental health and substance disorders. Let's make it known that
prevention works, treatment is effective, and recovery is possible. Learn
more
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The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is
reporting the first human case of West Nile virus in Lake County for 2018. A
Waukegan resident in her 60s became ill in mid-August. To date, 61 pools or batches of mosquitoes and two birds
have tested positive for West Nile virus in 2018. Learn
more, including the 4Ds of defense to protect yourself and your
family from mosquitoes.
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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 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!
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Looking for a job?
The Job Center of Lake County will offer a variety of resources this month,
including job fairs, tips to succeed in your next job interview and much more. View
this month’s schedule.
Sign Up to Receive Job
News by Text
Lake County Workforce
Development is piloting a text-messaging service where you can opt in and
receive occasional text messages regarding employment events, paid internships
and more. You can opt out at any time. Sign
up now!
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Students in eighth through twelfth grade can now apply
to join the Lake County State's Attorney's Office's Young Ambassadors Board
(YAB). Applications are available online at www.lcsao.org and are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7. The Young
Ambassadors Board members serve as partners to the State's Attorney's Office
and are involved in various community outreach engagement efforts. Learn
more, including how to submit your application.
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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
Forest Preserve News
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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 Saturday, 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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Lakewood Forest Preserve Master Plan We have initiated the master planning process for Lakewood
Forest Preserve. The master plan will evaluate the existing conditions and uses
of the preserve and will identify potential recreation, education and
conservation improvements at the preserve. Learn
more
We want to hear from you! Please take our 10-minute survey below to answer questions
that will help us understand how you enjoy Lakewood and what opportunities to
explore for the preserve’s future. The survey will be open until Sept. 24. Take
our survey!
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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.
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Let’s Start a Movement The spread of invasive species is recognized as one of the
major factors contributing to ecosystem change and instability in our county,
region and nation. These species have the ability to displace or eliminate
native species, alter fire regimes, damage infrastructure and threaten human
livelihoods. Invasive species are changing the iconic landscapes of our nation.
To effectively control invasive species, removal needs to extend beyond the
borders of natural areas. The invasive species European buckthorn is currently
the most common tree in Lake County, making up more than 40 percent of our
canopy, according to a 2010 tree census conducted by the U.S. Forest Service
and The Morton Arboretum. It will continue to be an issue until the community
is involved: from private landowners to homeowner associations, golf courses to
garden clubs, businesses to school districts.
Want to join the movement? We invite all Lake County
residents to help eradicate buckthorn. Several homeowners have already
volunteered to help. Whether they have removed buckthorn from their yard or are
simply considering it, every resident who participates will benefit the
community. In the coming months we will distribute resources to help assess
your yard, plus tips to remove buckthorn, landscape with native plants, and get
further involved with this effort toward an even more beautiful, healthy Lake
County. Join
the movement!
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Final Week to See Lincoln Funeral Car Don't miss the 2015 Lincoln Funeral Car, which is on display through Sunday, Sept. 9 at 845 Main St. in Antioch as part of Illinois' bicentennial celebration. Learn more
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