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 March 19, 2019
 
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Lake County Stormwater Management Commission Presents Upper Des Plaines River Watershed Impact Analysis Findings
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) recently presented initial findings from a study of the potential impacts to the Upper Des Plaines River Watershed (DPRW) in Wisconsin and Illinois due to development in the region. The study area includes the Foxconn Technology Group development site. Areas of concern are outlined in the study which could lead to increased flooding and impact the health of the DPRW in both Wisconsin and Illinois if they are not addressed.
Initial results from the study are available on the SMC website. Any comments about the draft report should be sent to Stormwater@lakecountyil.gov.
Lake County Creates Solar Energy Task Force
As the cost of solar energy goes down, the interest of solar energy from residents and communities increases! Lake County is creating a Solar Energy Task Force in partnership with local communities to develop a solar energy model ordinance that will serve as a template for communities to use when adopting solar specific zoning codes. Lake County and our partners aim to modernize regulations to adapt to emerging trends in solar technology. Further updates will be provided in my future newsletter.
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2018 Stormwater Awards
Congratulations to the 2018 Lake County Stormwater Award winners! These individuals, communities, groups and organizations exemplify SMC’s core mission of flood damage reduction, water quality improvement, natural resource protection, and enhancement. Meet this year’s winners.
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Get Your Pet Vaccinated! Low-Cost Clinics Begin March 30 in Beach Park
Low-cost pet vaccination clinics provide a convenient and affordable way to keep pets up to date with their shots and rabies tags. The Lake County Health Department will begin its spring pet vaccination clinics from 9 a.m. to noon March 30 at the Milton C. Jensen Public Works Facility in Beach Park. Only cash will be accepted on site. Find a pet vaccination clinic near you.
Indoor Winter Farmers Market
Enjoy a wide range of seasonal, sustainably produced goods from local farmers and vendors at the Indoor Winter Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 6 at the Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Road, Gurnee.
Earn Money for College
Students who are a resident of the Waukegan Park District and will be enrolled in a college, university or trade school in the fall of 2019 can apply now for one of five individual $1,000 scholarships being awarded by the Waukegan Park District. The application deadline is April 26. Apply today.
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Voter Registration
Grace Registration is available through April 2 at any early voting site when open and at the voter’s assigned Election Day site. Applicants must meet all voter registration requirements, provide valid identification, and vote at the time of registration.
Vote Early
Early voting is available through April 1 at sites throughout Lake County. Find an early voting site near you by using this locator. Hours vary at the different sites, and some locations even offer weekend and evening hours.
Vote on Election Day
Those choosing to vote on Election Day, April 2 must go to their assigned polling location. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Find your assigned voting site.
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The Senior Freeze provides seniors with limited income protection against real estate tax increases due to rising property values. Because this exemption provides for a base year frozen assessment, it will potentially provide increased savings each year a senior is eligible.
Seniors are invited to attend an upcoming outreach session to learn more about this exemption, and receive assistance filling out the 2019 Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Application for taxes payable in 2020 as well as assistance on other homestead exemptions available. Residents will work one-on-one with a staff member to complete the necessary forms. View Upcoming Outreach Sessions.
New this year, you may also submit homestead exemption forms electronically using the Smartfile E-Filing Portal.
Lake County residents who are unable to pay outstanding fees and fines may be eligible for Lake County’s Road to Reinstatement Pilot Program. This program will provide individuals an opportunity to reduce outstanding costs to get their licenses renewed or reinstated. To apply for the program, individuals must submit an application for waiver of court fees, personal information form, and their driving abstract by March 29. Find out more.
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Fremont School District 79 is teaming up with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in a new pilot program that will enhance school safety efforts when seconds matter. The program will focus on information sharing between County schools and the Sheriff’s Office. Through the partnership, the Sheriff’s Office will maintain an internal website, which will provide live-video feeds of cameras within the school (for schools with installed cameras), aerial views of the school and surrounding area, floor plans of each school building, and other updates to first-responders in a critical incident. Find out more.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy John Forlenza and his K-9 partner Dax recently helped locate a missing endangered adult. After approximately two hours of searching, the female was located sleeping outside, next to a business in Lakemoor. She was confused and appeared to be suffering from the initial stages of hypothermia. The female was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment.
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Forest Preserve News
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Volunteers Lend Hands and Hearts to Help Forest Preserves Grow and Thrive
Helping with fishing camps, planting native gardens, monitoring wildlife and assisting at the Dunn Museum are just a few of the volunteer efforts performed by single individuals or groups. A total of 1,921 volunteers spent 25,910 hours in forest preserves throughout Lake County in 2018. Playing key roles in operations and public safety, habitat restoration, education and cultural preservation, the hours had a value of $674,000. Learn more »
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I consider it an honor to be able to serve the Waukegan, Gurnee, Beach Park and Zion communities as your District 2 Board Member. I hope this newsletter provides you with an insight to Lake County news, local topics and a way for you to connect with neighbors and fellow residents.
If you have any comments or concerns, please contact me at: dhewitt@lakecountyil.gov or
847-244-2742.
Remember, you can get relevant and up-to-date information important to District 2 on my Facebook page! Like my page today!
Thank you,
Diane Hewitt
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