Oct. 15, 2018

Open Data Hub Makes it Easier to Search and Access Data

Lake County has launched a new Open Data Hub that makes Lake County government data easily accessible –and searchable—to a broad audience, including residents and taxpayers, enhancing transparency and accountability. Additionally, government employees can now access other departments’ data to help enhance services and drive efficiency.  The Open Data Hub centralizes a wide range of data in one place from property taxes and health and recreation to transportation and government contracts and agreements. This new tool allows users to search and discover PDF maps, web mapping applications and other datasets all free of charge. The existing datasets on the Hub will consistently be updated and Lake County is exploring adding new information, including financial data.    

Lake County has consistently been a leader in leveraging GIS technology over the years, implementing web applications including Lake County PASSAGE, which provides real-time traffic information so travelers can make better-informed travel plans, and Maps Online that allows users to search and customize maps to include administrative boundaries, cities, water features, parks, landmarks, highways, buildings and more. Other mapping applications include a robust Interactive Health Map, a Drug Collection Box Finder, Farmers Market Finder, and more.

Users can access the portal by visiting the County’s homepage at www.lakecountyil.gov and clicking on the  Maps/Apps/Data icon, or connect directly at this site: http://data-lakecountyil.opendata.arcgis.com/.