June 26, 2019
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Summer days seem to have finally arrived! I had a great time seeing so many of you at the Libertyville Days Parade and am looking forward to the Mundelein Community Days Parade on July 7. I’m also excited to celebrate summer by attending the annual Town and Country Garden Club Hidden Gems Garden Walk on Saturday, June 29. I am always so impressed by the planning and hard work that go into making such delightful gardens and feel very fortunate to be able to enjoy them up close. I think everyone benefits from spending some time relaxing and enjoying the outdoors.
Speaking of the outdoors, the Lake County Forest Preserve recently released 91 Blanding’s turtle hatchlings into local wetlands. Blandings turtles are native to our area but were designated as endangered in 2009 due to habitat loss, poaching and pressure from predators. In 2010, the Forest Preserve instituted an official recovery program for the turtles. |
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Turtle hatchlings are kept safe until large enough to survive on their own in the wild. Blandings turtles can live to be over 80 years old and are an important part of our local ecosystem. The number of turtles in our area has tripled to around 522 since the program began. Learn more about this important program or how to adopt your own turtle and be a “Turtle Champion.”
One night last week there was a severe house fire on my block along with a major water main rupture. I want to thank all the first responders and public works staff for your hard work, professionalism and steadiness in the face of dangerous circumstances. There were some very scary moments as everything unfolded, but you kept everyone safe and calm and literally worked all night to put out the fire and fix the water main. No one was hurt in the fire, and the family dog was saved thanks to the first responders on the scene. Thank you for all you do every single day to keep us all safe.
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Forest Preserve News |
Family Fishing Programs
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Drop in a line and see if the fish are biting. The Lake County Forest Preserves will supply the poles, bait and tips on getting started. The drop-in fishing program takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 2 and 5 at Independence Grove in Libertyville. No registration required. For families with children ages 5 and up. $2 for residents, $4 nonresidents. Illinois fishing regulations apply. Learn more »
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More than Meets the Eye
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As the second largest forest preserve in Illinois, how does the organization—which today protects 65 forest preserves, 204 miles of trails and nearly 31,000 acres of natural lands—keep them picturesque? It’s rooted in the daily and vigorous behind-the-scenes maintenance and operations work most preserve visitors never see or think about. Find out what Forest Preserve teams do behind the scenes to make visits enjoyable. Learn more »
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County Board News |
Watch All County Board Meetings
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Keep informed about Lake County government! Watch County Board meetings live at 9 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. You can watch meetings live online or on Comcast channels 18 and 30, or AT&T channel 99. You can also view archived board meetings and standing committee meetings anytime.
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Environmental News
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Save the Dates: Increased Rainfall Public Information Meetings
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The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission invites individuals interested in hearing more about how increased rainfall is impacting Lake County to attend one of the public information meetings on July 16 and 24. SMC will present increased rainfall data along with a timeline of the regulatory process, provide resources and tools for best practices, discuss stormwater-related issues, and address concerns from the audience. Find Out More.
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July 16: 2 to 4 p.m.
City of Highland Park Council Chambers, 1707 St. Johns Ave.
July 24: 10 a.m.
Barrington Village Hall, 200 S. Hough St.
SMC opened a 30-day public comment period to collect feedback from residents, business owners, and all those who are affected. All perspectives, ideas, and concerns are welcome. Submit your comments by July 6 to Kurt Woolford at kwoolford@lakecountyil.gov.
Initial Ethylene Oxide Air Monitoring Results Received
Preliminary results from the first three days of outdoor air monitoring for ethylene oxide (EtO) near Vantage Specialty Chemicals in Gurnee and Medline Industries in Waukegan indicate the presence of EtO at elevated levels at one location in Waukegan, and at varying and lower levels at all other sites.
Because this initial data represents only three days of sampling, conclusions about potential impacts to health cannot yet be made, and monitoring is continuing. However, the results show that the highest levels were detected at the sampling location nearest the Medline facility, with the highest reading being 10 ug/m3 collected on June 7 and 8. Learn more about the initial air monitoring results.
To learn more about ethylene oxide, visit the Lake County Health Department's website.
Transportation News
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Lake County Responding to Hunger Food Drive and Touch-A-Truck Event
Transportation and Public Works employees from Lake County as well as many agencies in the surrounding communities are collecting food to feed our hungry neighbors. All food donations will be delivered to the Lake County Fairgrounds for a Responding to Hunger and Touch-A-Truck event with all the participating agencies. |
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Admission to the July 23 event is free, you are encouraged to participate in the food drive by bringing non-perishable food items. Bring the kids to see all their favorite big trucks up close! Learn more.
When: 8 a.m. to noon July 23
Where: Lake County Fairgrounds, Grayslake
Election News
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Listen to Liberty! Serve Voters in 2020 Elections
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Liberty, the Lake County Clerk’s Office’s canine recruiter, is asking you to play a vital role in democracy and serve voters by working in the March and November 2020 Election voting sites. Pay is based on your assignment, and jobs are available in and outside the voting sites. Only Lake County registered voters may apply. Learn more and apply today!
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Clerk of the Circuit Court News
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Collection Fees, Interest Waived During Lake County Amnesty Week
All collection fees and accrued interest will be waived on past due fines owed in criminal or traffic matters in Lake County as part of Lake County Amnesty Week, July 15 to 19. Full or partial payments are accepted either over the phone or at any branch court locations. Learn more.
New Civil Filing Fees Effective July 1, 2019
Effective July 1, 2019, all filing fees and criminal and traffic fine assessments will change pursuant to conform with recent legislation changes. Learn more about what changes to expect, including the new filing fee schedule by visiting the Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court’s website.
Health News
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Health Department Urges Lake County Residents to Swim Safely
Whether swimming at your local pool or enjoying family time on your favorite beach, it is important to protect yourself from illness, prevent the spread of germs, and check and see if conditions are safe for swimming. |
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The Lake County Health Department monitors lake water for bacteria in more than 100 Lake Michigan and inland lake beaches to ensure that the water is acceptable for swimming. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, beach closure information can be found on the Health Department’s Beach Advisory web page, which is updated daily by 10 a.m. Find Out More
Community Events and News
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