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August 8, 2019
Transportation News
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County's 2019-2024 Highway Improvement Program
Lake County’s 2019-2024 Proposed Highway Improvement Program is now available. Review the five-year plan to learn more about how the program is created and to see which projects are currently funded in the next five years.
Illinois Route 22 Pavement Patching and Resurfacing
The Illinois Department of Transportation started pavement patching and resurfacing on Illinois Route 22 from Illinois 83 in Long Grove to Quentin Road in Kildeer, which will require intermittent daily lane closures. The work is expected to be completed by the end of October.
County News
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Search and Access Data Through Open Data and Records Hub
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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Subcontractor Opportunity “Meet & Greet”
Lake County’s award-winning Job Order Contracting (JOC) construction program invites subcontractors interested in learning about doing business with Lake County to a “Meet & Greet” with County Officials and three local contractors associated with the program. Network and learn how to become a certified subcontractor through JOC on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Central Permit Facility, 2nd Floor, 500 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville. Learn more.
Foxconn Development Subject of Congressional Field Hearing
In recent years, Lake County residents have been feeling the effects of the increased rainfall the county is receiving. Most notably, the July 2017 flood set records and caused millions of dollars in damage for residents and businesses. In addition to the higher trend of rainfall events the county is already receiving, the Foxconn development in Wisconsin has raised concerns surrounding the potential for worsening floodplain impacts. |
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On July 19, Congressman Brad Schneider held a Small Business Committee Congressional Field hearing that focused on the Foxconn development. Witnesses who testified included small business owner John During, Environmental Law and Policy Center Executive Director Howard Learner, and Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) Executive Director Mike Warner. Warner focused his testimony on the Upper Des Plaines Watershed impact study SMC recently conducted, in particular, what the results from the study could mean for Lake County. Learn more about the Upper Des Plaines Impact Analysis. Watch the video.
What Happened in Committees?
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Public Works, Planning & Transportation Committee
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Approved a $3.4 million contract for the resurfacing of Butterfield Road, from IL Route 176 to US Route 45 and a presentation was provided on proposed water and sewer ordinances, which consolidates several existing documents and incorporates new conditions and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) mandated programs. Watch the discussion.
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Health and Community Services Committee
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Approved new requirements to be followed by the owner of an animal that has killed or seriously injured another animal and also to discourage aggressive breeding of dogs and cats. Watch the discussion.
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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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Sheriff 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.
Job News
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Job Fairs and Workshops in August
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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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 Saturday, 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
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 |
Educational Animal Ambassador
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
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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Community Events and News
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 Lake Zurich Rock the Block
Dine, dance and discover at Lake Zurich’s 7th annual Main Street block party, Rock the Block, on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 5 to 11 p.m. Three live bands will take the stage for an evening of music, food and fun for all ages. Learn more.
Tree Trimming in Ela Township
Arborists performing vegetation management for ComEd will be working in Ela Township within the next three months for scheduled tree trimming.
Village of Lake Zurich Recreational Cannabis Survey
The Village of Lake Zurich is seeking resident input regarding recreational cannabis businesses in the village. Learn more.
 Suicide Prevention Community Training
Make a difference and help those who are at risk of suicide. Parents, friends, neighbors, teachers, coaches, caseworkers, and first responders are invited to attend a one-hour, FREE Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training to learn the warning signs of suicide and how to respond. Refreshments will be provided. Spanish interpretation provided by WPS60. Attend the upcoming QPR training event on Friday, Sept. 6 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Lake County Health Department in Waukegan. Register.
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 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 N. Milwaukee, Number 1, Lake Villa. Learn more.
 Vintage Days in Historic Long Grove
Enjoy live music, local street food and more while exploring all things vintage, antique, reclaimed and handmade at the street market. Mark your calendars for Vintage Days on Aug. 17-18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 308 Old McHenry Rd. More details.
 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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