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The weather is cooler, and the leaves will soon start to change colors. Celebrate the fall season by attending a festival with family and friends. Check the story below to see Visit Lake County's guide to festivals across Lake County.
The 19th Judicial Circuit Court is hosting a terrific opportunity for senior citizens to learn about elder law, scams targeting seniors, voting and to take a tour of the county's new Court Tower at Senior Law Day. Read the story below to learn more about the Oct. 12 event and how to sign up.
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.
 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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 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 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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 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. 8. Apply
today!
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 Did you know last year there were over 2,000 rail crossing collisions and over 500 trespassing deaths in Illinois? As the Lake County Sheriff's Office teams up with law enforcement agencies statewide to observe the fifth annual Illinois Rail Safety Week this week, motorists and pedestrians are urged to remember rail safety to save lives. Follow these tips to help keep you safe near railroad crossings. Learn more
- Pay careful attention at crossings at night and in bad weather.
- Because of its size, trains look like they are moving slower than they actually are. It is nearly impossible to predict the speed of an approaching train.
- If using headphones, remove them when crossing or walking near railroad tracks.
- Get off your bike and walk it across the tracks.
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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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 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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 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 Friday, Sept. 28 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 or REI on Friday, Sept. 28 and
Saturday, Sept. 29 for a taste, and to check out the new store.
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As always, I welcome your feedback. If this newsletter was forwarded to you, please sign up to continue to receive news about Lake County and District 20.
Thank you,
Sidney Mathias
Mr. Mathias, County Board member and Forest Preserve Commissioner, serves on:
Lake County Board, 20th District:
Ad Hoc Legislative Committee, Co-Chair
Ethics and Oversight Committee, Vice Chair
Planning, Building and Zoning Committee
Public Works and Transportation Committee
Lake County Government Reform Implementation Committee
Lake County Forest Preserves, 20th District:
Diversity and Cultural Awareness Committee, Chair
Planning Committee, Vice Chair
Rules Committee
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