 Join me at my final Coffee with Your County Board Member. This will be an informal gathering where you can share opinions and learn more about the County services that are available to you. I hope to see you there!
When: Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m.
Where: North Chicago Public Library, 2100 Argonne Ave., North Chicago, IL 60064
For more information, email me at vwyatt@lakecountyil.gov, or call 224-419-4509.
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 View the unofficial results from the Nov. 6 Election. Election results are unofficial and not final until 14 days after Election Day. There are votes to count from verified provisional ballots and mailed ballots with a postmark no later than Election Day sent by county residents, military members, or overseas citizens.
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 The Lake County Recorder of Deeds Office is warning residents of companies that are contacting homeowners to provide a certified copy of the deed to their home for $87. Homeowners do not need to pay for this service, and all requests for copies of deeds should be handled directly through the recorder's office. The average deed is four pages or less, with a copy fee of only $1 per page.
Call the Recorder of Deeds Office at 847-377-2575 with questions. The office will send the proper paperwork without handling or postage fees.
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Speak with faculty and staff about transfer and career programs, take a campus tour, speak with current students and more as the College of Lake County hosts an open house. The open house will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8 at the college’s Grayslake, Lakeshore and Southlake campuses. Register today to attend!
 Discover what we should be thankful for in nature on Sunday, Nov. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Van Patten Woods in Wadsworth. Find clues along the trail in this self-paced activity. Learn more»
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 As Lake County joins the nation in celebrating Veteran’s Day, we appreciate the dedication and commitment of the men and women who have served in the United States Military. To honor their service, we offer resources to help veterans and their families. To learn more, visit the Veterans Assistance Commission website, and sign up for their monthly newsletter.
Recorder of Deed's Office Offers Information to Our Veterans
The Lake County Recorder of Deed's Office offers various services to our veterans and their families. This includes being the official keeper of veteran’s military records, or DD214. The Recorder’s Office is happy to provide veterans a free copy of this form upon the completion of a request for discharge record.
Multiple Ways Veterans Can Save Money on Their Property Taxes
Multiple exemptions are available through the Chief County Assessment Office that can help eligible veterans save money on their property taxes. Learn more about the exemptions available to veterans.
Helping Veterans Find Jobs
Lake County Workforce Development offers a variety of job search services and training opportunities to help job seekers gain the necessary skills to be competitive in today’s job market. Veterans receive priority service, which includes specialty workshops. Visit the Job Center of Lake County’s website to learn more.
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 Maintaining and preserving the current Lake County transportation system takes top priority when putting together the Lake County Division of Transportation’s annual improvement plan. Maintaining pavements is a large part of this effort. Watch this video to learn more about the pavement management program, which allows LCDOT to evaluate when and where repairs are needed. Also, visit our pavements website to learn more, including answers to frequently asked questions such as how the county chooses what roads to repair.
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 Never touch bats or attempt to remove them from your home! They are known carriers of rabies, which can be a fatal disease. If you encounter a bat, contact Animal Care and Control at (847) 377-4700. Check out this video to learn what you can do to protect yourself, your family, and pets from bats and rabies. Watch Video.
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 Lake County has been chosen to receive a national grant to help reduce the number of people with behavioral health issues who are detained in the Sheriff’s Adult Corrections Facility when they could be better served in supportive housing. Working in partnership with the health department, sheriff’s office, the county’s law enforcement and criminal justice system as well as local agencies, Lake County Community Development is one of three providers across the country to receive the Pay for Success grant.
Find out more: Watch Video | Read News Release
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 The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation announced a $700,0000 grant to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to continue building on efforts to reform the local criminal justice system and safely reduce the Lake County Jail's population. The grant is part of the Safety and Justice Challenge, a $148 million national initiative to reduce over-incarceration by changing the way America thinks about and uses jails. Read the news release.
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 The Lake County Regional Office of Education’s Attendance & Truancy Division invited all Lake County schools to participate in the Annual Fall Attendance Competition in Lake County. The Attendance Competition promotes improved school attendance at the beginning of the school year and emphasizes the need to attend regularly to receive full educational benefits. Watch this video to learn more.
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 Forest Preserve News
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 Fall Family Fest
Celebrate the season at the Dunn Museum in Libertyville, on Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Create fall-inspired crafts, experiment to see if a pumpkin sinks or floats, and learn how the Potawatomi lived hundreds of years ago. Learn more »
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Guided Hike Lake County
Join us for our last guided walk Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. at Prairie Wolf in Highland Park. All ages are welcome. Adult supervision is required. Learn more »
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 Annual Fund Breaks Records
Thank you to all who contributed to the Preservation Foundation's Annual Fund before June 30 and helped us exceed our $100,000 goal for the fiscal year! With your help, we raised more money than ever before for this fund, which provides a flexible source of funding for all areas of the Lake County Forest Preserves mission. In the past year, Annual Fund grants supported education loan boxes to put learning tools in the hands of Lake County teachers, helped staff assess the health of our Blanding’s turtle population, and supported habitat restoration and volunteer engagement at Greenbelt Forest Preserve in North Chicago. Support the Annual Fund today »
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 What a busy but wonderful time in our district! Here's a sampling of the wonderful people and the terrific events that have been organized in our communities. Top left moving right: The North Chicago Police and Fire Department hosted their Public Safety Fair. I helped hand out candy to the kids at a Trunk or Treat event at the North Chicago Community High School. I attended the First Corinthian Baptist Church of North Chicago’s Men’s Day Breakfast. And, this past week I attended the North Chicago Public Library Extravaganza where we celebrated the library’s 90th year in existence.
 Enjoy some more snapshots taken at events in our district! Clockwise starting top left: The North Chicago Public Library recently hosted a local authors event featuring distinguished authors from North Chicago, Waukegan Gurnee, Zion and Park City. I was thrilled to present a proclamation to the City of Park City, commemorating their 60th year anniversary as an incorporated city. I had an opportunity to meet with Governor-Elect JB Pritzker and discussed some of the issues facing our community. Last, I was a guest on a local radio show called “Sippin’ on No Common Sense” where we discussed what the County does and the separation of powers of various government bodies.
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