August 1, 2019
Public Meeting
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Special Forest Preserves Meeting Planned
The Lake County Forest Preserves will hold a special Committee of the Whole meeting at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 5, at the Forest Preserves General Offices, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville. The focus of the meeting is Civil War Days in the context of the Lake County Forest Preserves education programming. The public is invited to attend.
County News
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K9 Dax Voted Law Enforcement Hero Dog of 2019
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Congratulations to K9 Dax! Out of nearly 900,000 votes cast across the nation, Dax, who works for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, has been named the nation’s top Law Enforcement Hero Dog of the Year. The awards gala will broadcast at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 on the Hallmark Channel.
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K9 Dax and other heroic canines took top honors in their individual categories from a field of 360 nominees. Now, a combination of America’s voters and judges will determine which dog will be named the 2019 American Hero Dog. Continue voting for K9 Dax once a day through Sept. 9 to help the judges determine which of the seven category winners will be top dog.
Low-Cost Pet Vaccination and Microchip Clinic in Lake Villa
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The Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control program will offer a low-cost pet vaccination and microchip clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 10 at 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa. Offered at sites across the county, these clinics provide a convenient and affordable way to keep pets up to date with their shots and rabies tags. Only cash will be accepted on site. Additional information.
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Nationwide Test of Emergency Alert System Aug. 7
Expect to receive an alert on your TV and radio on Aug. 7 at 1:20 p.m. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will conduct a one-minute test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on TVs and radios.
The EAS can be used by state and local officials to deliver emergency information like weather alerts, imminent threats, AMBER alerts and local incident notifications. This system ensures that public safety officials can quickly send life-saving messages successfully.
Learn more about the test.
Learn more about emergency alerts.
Search and Access Data Through Open Data and Records Hub
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Access a wide range of Lake County data in one place from government contracts and agreements to property and health and recreation records by visiting our Open Data and Records Hub. Users can also search and discover PDF maps, web mapping applications and other datasets all free of charge.
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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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Transportation News
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Cedar Lake Road to Close at Metra Railroad Tracks
Metra will be closing Cedar Lake Road to through traffic at the railroad crossing north of IL Route 134. The road closure is necessary for Metra to repair the existing railroad crossing. The road closure will begin Wednesday, August 7 at 6 a.m. and is scheduled to reopen Wednesday, August 14 in the late afternoon. View detour.
County's 2019-2024 Highway Improvement Program
Environmental News
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Recycle Shoes, Clothing, More at Recycle-O-Rama
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Bring new or gently used clothing, shoes, eyeglasses and hearing aids, and even stuffed animals to be recycled at Recycle-O-Rama from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 10 at the Shields Township Offices on Foster Avenue in Lake Bluff. Only household items will be accepted. Learn more.
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Importance of Water Conservation
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Thanks to public works professionals, clean water is available to us 24/7 in our homes and businesses. All you have to do is turn on your faucet. But water is a valuable resource that should not be wasted. Conserving water saves energy, benefits the environment, and can save you money on your water bill. Learn more.
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Forest Preserve News |
Meet the authors of Marvelocity
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Meet the authors of Marvelocity In their book Marvelocity, Alex Ross and Chip Kidd bring to life beloved Marvel Universe comic characters, including Captain America, Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Avengers, Black Panther and many more. They tell the stories of the superheroes that live in this universe and of a boy who wanted to illustrate them. Meet both authors at a unique book signing from 1 to 4 p.m., Aug. 10 at the Dunn Museum. Learn more »
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Educational Animal Ambassador
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A 31-year-old red-tailed hawk serves as a teaching tool and educational animal ambassador. Because she is a wild raptor, staff refrains from assigning her any human attributes like a name. This helps communicate to the public that wild animals are not pets. Because her species is protected under the Migratory Bird Act, the Lake County Forest Preserves must hold state and federal permits to keep her. Learn more »
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Monitoring in the Morning
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Vegetation monitoring, recently done at Middlefork Savanna in Lake Forest, tracks changes in the presence, abundance and coverage of plants over time in a systematic way. It samples species our ecologists already know of in a preserve and captures those they don’t. The information gives reference points for what high-quality and degraded plant communities look like. Environmental Communications Specialist Brett Peto writes about this on the Lake County Nature blog. Learn more »
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Job News
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Job Fairs and Workshops in August
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Looking for a job? There are many job fairs and career workshops to help you land your next job happening in Lake County in August! View the schedule.
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Become A Corrections Officer
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The Lake County Sheriff's Office is now hiring Corrections Officers. Take pride in serving your community, enjoy working in a team environment, receive training to further a successful career path, and receive great benefits while working for Lake County's largest law enforcement agency. Apply today!
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News from the 19th Judicial Circuit
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Your Courthouse at Work: Featuring a Tour of the New Court Tower
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Watch this video as judges from the 19th Judicial Circuit take you on a behind-the-scenes look at what's happening at the Lake County Courthouse. Residents can take a virtual tour of the courthouse, get updates on new laws, learn about the Law Merit Badge Program, and much more.
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Community Events and News
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Fox Lake Summer Concert Series
Fox Lake invites you are your family to a free concert, featuring Haley Klinkhammer, at the Community Garden Green. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks on Friday, Aug. 2. Learn more.
 Ruck March of Lake County
Help raise awareness of the growing number of veteran suicides and honor all veterans and service members lost to suicide by participating in the Ruck March of Lake County. Check-in starts at 8 a.m. Sept. 7 as the march will begin at Daisy's Artish Cafe, 216 North Milwaukee, Number 1, Lake Villa. Learn more.
GO Lake County
Lace up your walking shoes and GO Lake County! Over 15 park districts and communities across the county have partnered to create programs and events for children and adults as part of the GO Lake County walking initiative. Find events in your area.
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 Lakemoor Fest 2019
Have fun at Lakemoor Fest on August 9-10 at Morrison Park. Enjoy good food, rockin’ music, and a fireworks show. Learn more.
 Suicide Prevention Walk
Participate in the Lake County Suicide Prevention Task Force's 7th Annual 5K Walk for Awareness and Suicide Prevention at 9 a.m. Sept. 7 at Hastings Lake Forest Preserve, Shelter A, 21155 W Gelden Rd., Lake Villa. There will also be a one-mile walk option. Learn more and register.
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