 Learn about the current state of the drug overdose epidemic nationally,
statewide, and in Lake County. Attend this discussion titled, "An
Epidemic Hits Home" on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the College of Lake County, A-Wing lower
level auditorium in Grayslake.
Resource tables will open at 6 p.m. Then at 7 p.m., join me, State's Attorney Michael Nerheim, members from the health department and others who will lead a discussion at 7 p.m. Learn 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.
Retaining Wall Update: US 45 at the Railroad Bridge
On Sept. 3, U.S. 45 had to be closed in both directions
due to a failing retaining wall on the railroad bridge. U.S. 45 is under the
jurisdiction of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Metra is
responsible for the railroad bridge and retaining wall. IDOT worked quickly to
close U.S. 45 in both directions, and Metra initiated an emergency repair. U.S. 45
is now open, with one lane closed heading northbound. This lane will be closed
until Metra can complete all necessary repairs.
As it has for the past decade,
Lake County has received the “Distinguished Budget Presentation Award” from the
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). Lake County consistently
receives this annual award that reflects the County’s commitment to meet the
highest principles of governmental budgeting and shows Lake County satisfies
nationally recognizes guidelines for effective budget presentation. The award
demonstrates that the budget serves as a policy document, financial plan,
operations guide and a communications device.
The Lake County Board has a strong track record of practicing fiscal
responsibility. Lake County consistently has a balanced budget, and for 20
years has maintained a Triple A credit rating – the highest rating possible.
Lake County is one of only two counties in Illinois that have a AAA rating from
the rating agencies Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s, an achievement held by approximately 2% of the nation’s counties.
Also each year, an independent professional audit of Lake County’s finances
is completed. The audit firm of Baker Tilly recently issued a “clean opinion”
for the latest audit, which is the highest opinion available. The recent
audit, along with the credit rating and GFOA awards, collectively show Lake
County is financially sound.
 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 Oct. 3. The test was originally scheduled 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 made
available to radio and television broadcasters, cable systems, satellite radio
and television providers, and wireline video providers. The EAS test is
scheduled to last about one minute and will be similar to regular monthly EAS
test messages. Learn
more
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 One of the best
things about saying farewell to summer is looking forward to a fall festival in
Lake County. Enjoy autumn’s glows firsthand while heading to an Oktoberfest,
get spooked, pick out enormous orange fruits or get lost in a maze of maize.
View Visit
Lake County’s guide to the county’s fall festivals.
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Meet
the Author: David Powell
Author David Powell will speak about the experience of Lake County soldiers in
the 96th Illinois Infantry at Horseshoe Ridge, Chickamauga, during the
American Civil War on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville. Powell is
the author of The Maps of Chickamauga, among many other titles. Learn more
Free Senior Museum Admission
Senior admission to the Dunn Museum in Libertyville is free for
the entire month of October. Daily admission for seniors (62 and up) is just $3
all other months and $1.50 on Discount Tuesdays. Plan your visit.
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 Teacher Open House
Lake County educators, learn about exciting programs and resources for your
class, tour the exhibitions and take part in guided teacher training sessions
with our education staff on Oct. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville. Professional
development credits will be available. Learn more
Welcome REI
Our county’s
first REI store opens today in Vernon Hills. The retail
and outdoor recreation services company has already forged a partnership with
the Lake County Forest Preserves. In addition to offering recreation programs
in various preserves, we are delighted to thank REI for its recent $20,000
grant to support two public access projects. With these funds, and the help
of Youth Conservation Corps crews this summer, we extended an existing boardwalk at Ryerson Woods in
Riverwoods and stabilized the Des Plaines River shoreline with
native wetland plants at the Wright Woods Canoe Launch at
IL Route 60 in Vernon Hills.
REI is also supporting the LCFD Preservation Foundation through a partnership with a
local brewery that is donating a portion of the proceeds from a new
limited-edition beer. You can stop by the Grand Opening at REI today and
Saturday, Sept. 29 for a taste, and to check out the new store.
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 Be a part of the largest GO walk yet! Join this community event from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at Independence Grove Forest Preserve. There will be guided walks as well as music and refreshments.
Adopted
by Live Well Lake County, GO Lake County is a walking initiative that promotes
healthy and active living. Over 15 park districts and communities across the county have partnered to create programs for children and adults.
These events are open to all Lake County residents. Learn more
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 Bring your household cleaners,
fluorescent light bulbs and other household chemical waste products to be
recycled as the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County holds its final mobile household chemical waste collection of 2018. SWALCO also offers year-round collections
by appointment only at its Gurnee facility. Learn more about the collection, including items that will
be accepted.
When: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Oct. 6
Where: Mundelein Metra Station, 205 N. Archer Ave.
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 As you discover a growing pile of shoes that no longer
fit, don’t throw them away! Keep them out of the landfills and recycle it all
instead. As part of the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County's Reuse-A-Shoe
program, new locations have opened to bring your new and gently used shoes
including drop-off bins in Deerfield, Gages Lake, Port Barrington and Vernon
Hills.
Learn more about the Reuse-A-Shoe
program, including all locations and what items are accepted. And, make sure to
learn about all of SWALCO’s recycling programs, including clothing and textiles, household electronics
and household chemical
waste.
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 Diabetes is a disease that affects how your body uses blood
sugar or glucose and is the sixth leading cause of death in Lake County. The
good news is diabetes is preventable and can be controlled. Watch
this video to learn about a new resource created by Live Well Lake
County to teach you more about diabetes prevention and management.
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 Remembering.
Ending stigma. Saving lives. Join the sixth annual Walk for Awareness and
Suicide Prevention on Oct. 6 at Hastings Lake Forest Preserve in Lake Villa.
There also will be a one-mile walk option. As part of the event, visit
information tables from Lake County agencies covering topics such as mental
health, physical health, counseling, aging and community services. Learn more
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Starting January 1, 2019, the Lake County Health Department
will implement the new Illinois Food Code, based on the 2013 Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) model. The new code contains the most up-to-date food
safety guidelines based on science and research. It increases the
responsibility of food permit holders, ensures faster reporting of food-borne
illness risk factors, and strengthens food production and documentation
requirements of certain foods. The new state inspection form will replace the
current Lake County Health Department pass/fail system with a new re-inspection
standard to assure that food-borne illness risk factors are corrected.
 Seniors are cordially invited to attend Senior Law Day on
Oct. 12. Learn about elder law, scams targeting seniors, and voting, and tour
the new Court Tower! Hosted by the 19th
Judicial Circuit Court, this event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 12 at
the Lake County Court Tower, 301 Washington St., Waukegan. Reserve
your spot.
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 The
Lake County Sheriff's Office is now hiring Corrections Officers. Take
pride in serving your community, enjoy working in a team environment, receive
training to further a successful career path, and receive great benefits while
working for Lake County's largest law enforcement agency. Watch this video as Lake County Sheriff
Mark Curran explains the responsibilities of a corrections officer on a typical
day.
In order to attend the mandatory orientation and testing, your
application must be completed, and fees have to be paid by Oct. 10. Apply
today!
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