Nationwide, individuals are unable to restore their driving privileges if their license is suspended for failure to pay a fine or appear in court. Lake County residents with a suspended driver’s license looking to restore their driving privileges are invited to attend a FREE education session with the Lake County Board, Illinois Secretary of State’s office, and Lake County Workforce Development on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Waukegan City Hall. Learn about:
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The February 26 Primary Election is not a county-wide election. Only voters in the specific City of Waukegan alderman wards 2, 3, 7, and 8 are eligible to cast a ballot. There are only Democratic candidates. No Republican candidates or public questions were certified for the primary election.
Voter Registration
Now through Feb. 25, the Grace Registration option will be available during early voting at the Lake County Courthouse, 18 N. County St., Waukegan. On Election Day, you must register at the voting site assigned to serve your address. Applicants must present two forms of valid identification. Both must show your current name, and one must show your physical Lake County street address. Voting a ballot is required at the time of registration.
Vote by Mail
Registered voters must submit a required application form by noon on Feb. 21. Returning voted by mail ballots must be postmarked by midnight on Feb. 26.
Vote Early
Now through Feb. 25, early voting will be open weekdays, evenings, and weekends at the Lake County Main Courthouse in Waukegan. View the dates and hours.
Vote on Election Day
Those choosing to vote on Election Day, Feb. 26 must go to their assigned polling location. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. List of Election Day Voting Sites.
Do you have the power?
Registered voters who log into LakeVoterPower.info can preview a personalized sample ballot, find assigned Election Day voting site along with driving directions and photo, see a list of currently elected officials serving their address and more.
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Join us for an inspiring afternoon on Sunday, Feb. 17 at the Greenbelt Cultural Center (North Chicago) in honor of Black History at the 36th annual Profiles in Excellence event: Power of Words with special guest speaker, Conni Marie Brazelton. Brazelton is an actress, born in Waukegan, known for her roles in The People Under the Stairs (1991), ER (1994) and Soldier (1998). There will be presentations, a performance by the Waukegan High School Choir, community honorees and refreshments. FREE admission. All ages. No registration required. Learn more »
Senior citizens may defer part or all of their property taxes on their personal residence if they qualify for the Senior Citizen Tax Deferral program. Your application will be filled out by the Lake County Treasurer's Office using the information you provide. All applications must be submitted by March 1.
- Applicants must be 65 years old or older as of June 1 of the tax year claimed.
- Total household income must be $55,000 or less.
- This is a State loan with a 6% simple interest rate per year.
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Learn more about this program.
Applications for the 2019 Lake County Summer Youth Employment Program are now being accepted through March 31. The program, funded by the Lake County Board, provides meaningful work experiences for participants, who will work at various sites in Lake County, including private employers and nonprofit organizations, local municipalities and community-based organizations. Applicants should be age 14 to 18 (by April 15) or age 14 to 22 with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
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Attend and meet face-to-face with several of Lake County's government employers on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago. All of the agencies at our job fair have open positions they seek to fill.
Each month, the Job Center of Lake County offers workshops and career events throughout the county to help you through your job search process. This month, offerings include a networking workshop and a resume lab. Visit the Job Center's calendar to learn more.
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There has been a recent increase in reported cases of Hepatitis A virus (HAV) throughout Illinois and in Lake County. Since January 2018, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed 110 cases of HAV and has identified 35 cases to be part of a statewide outbreak. Learn more about HAV and steps you can take to prevent it.
This year, 87 volunteers took part in the annual Point-In-Time Homeless Count, searching across Lake County to help document the need in communities by gathering data and providing outreach to the homeless. Volunteers made contact with 29 people experiencing homelessness, compared to 24 last year.
Learn more about this year’s Point-In-Time Homeless Count and find out how you can make a difference in ending chronic homelessness. Watch Video.
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Meet Mitch, Hitch, and Browser, the amazing Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office four-legged staff members.
Mitch provides comfort to child victims. Hitch is assigned to the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit's Therapeutic Intensive Monitoring Program, which includes specialty courts such as Mental Health Court, Drug Court and Veterans Court. And Browser is trained to sniff out electronic devices for criminal investigations.
Watch this video and learn about the incredible work these dogs are doing!
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This time-lapse map depicts the Forest Preserves’ land acquisitions from our inception in 1958 to the present. In addition to seeing land acquisitions appear on the map year by year, the interactive map allows you to zoom into a specific area or preserve to watch its development over time. Zoom in close to see landscape, roads and improvements. This is just one of the tools available on the our Featured Maps site, which also includes useful information such as trail and underpass closures, the status of Independence Grove activities, controlled burn notifications, and the Interactive Trail Map, on which trail users can find their real-time location on a trail from their portable device. View time-lapse map »
Learn about the history of your forest preserves »
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The Lake County Forest Preserves has partnered with other organizations to create a resource for homeowners who want to know what to plant following buckthorn removal. European buckthorn is an invasive species that is detrimental to native flora and fauna, and now unfortunately makes up about 40 percent of our canopy in the Chicago area. Learn about recommended species that can be planted in its place to maintain privacy screens and shady areas. Here is an example of a backyard landscape following buckthorn removal and the addition of native plants.
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Free Family Days at Pop-Up Children's Museum
Hey families! Come enjoy free family fun as the Kohl Children’s Museum offers free family hours select dates through February and March at its pop-up location at the Urban Edge Gallery in Waukegan. View the free family hours schedule.
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