EPA Grants Will Improve Water Quality, Recycle Your Holiday Lights and Trees, Protect Against Pertussis and more
Lake County, Illinois sent this bulletin at 12/18/2019 11:48 AM CST
EPA Grants Will Help Improve Water Quality in Lake County
Board Enacts Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a Fixed HolidayIn December, the County Board passed a resolution that will establish Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a fixed holiday for County employees, beginning as early as 2021. Currently, the day is considered a floating holiday, where most County offices remain open for business, but individual employees have the option of taking the day off for pay or working that day and saving the time to use at a later date. Under the change, all County offices would be closed, and all employees, except those involved in public safety and emergency operations, would have the day off with pay. The change from a floating holiday to a fixed holiday is contingent upon agreement by the affected employee bargaining units. Watch the board discussion
Prepay your Property Taxes
Payments should be made by check, clearly identified as a property tax prepayment, and include your PIN number. Checks can be brought in person or mailed to Lake County Treasurer’s Office, 18 N. County St., Room 102 Waukegan, IL 60085. Learn more
Public Works, Planning and Transportation Committee
At its Dec. 4 meeting, the Lake County Public Works, Planning and Transportation (PWPT) Committee voted not to move forward at this time with a County Board resolution initiating the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) public hearing/zoning process for unincorporated recreational cannabis business regulations. The committee asked staff to compile further information for future committee discussion including additional business location mapping scenarios and more information on community, health and law enforcement impacts. This will allow the committee to make a more informed decision on the next steps at a later date. An update will be provided at the next PWPT meeting in January. Watch the discussion from the meeting.
Energy and Environment Committee
the unincorporated areas, outside of a specific designated area, however, it is a violation of the County’s nuisance ordinance to burn items like garbage, refuse or construction debris on all unincorporated properties. The committee discussed waste hauling options and health and enforcement considerations if yard waste and leaf burning restrictions were adopted for unincorporated Lake County. The committee’s discussions at the meeting were preliminary, and no official action has been taken. Draft ordinance amendments and the cost of waste hauling options are expected to be discussed at a future committee meeting. Watch the discussion.
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Recycle Your Holiday Lights
Holiday Tree Recycling
Deep Lake Road Resurfacing Programmed for 2021
Improvements between Grass Lake Road and Depot Street are anticipated to include resurfacing of the existing pavement, adding bike-friendly shoulders where they don’t currently exist, and guardrail and drainage work in isolated areas. No additional lanes will be constructed as part of this project. Updates will be posted on the project website as the 2021 construction season nears.
Holiday Gift Idea: Give Your Loved Ones an Emergency Supply Kit!
Winter Vehicle Safety Tips
Top engineering firms such as HydraForce, Flex, Culligan, and MacLean-Fogg will be under one roof looking to connect with students in various engineering fields. In one afternoon, you can meet directly with hiring professionals to discuss your goals and launch your career. Employers are hiring for summer internships and permanent positions. Please bring copies of your resume. Business attire encouraged. Learn more and register in advance at this link. Friday, Jan. 3, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington Street, Grayslake.
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Health News |
Protect Against Pertussis
The Health Department is investigating 151 cases of pertussis (also known as whooping cough) in Lake County this year—an increase from the previous two years. Symptoms of pertussis usually develop five to 10 days after exposure. Early symptoms of pertussis include runny nose, low-grade fever, mild coughing, and apnea. |
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Later-stage symptoms include fits of rapid coughs followed by a high-pitched “whoop” sound, and vomiting and exhaustion after coughing fits. Anyone showing symptoms of pertussis should avoid going to school or work until they are evaluated by a healthcare provider and/or appropriate treatment is provided. The best way to protect against pertussis is by getting vaccinated. The Health Department offers the DTaP and Tdap vaccinations by appointment at its Community Health Centers throughout Lake County. To make an appointment, call (847) 377-8800.
Sheriff News |
Crisis Outreach and Support Team Records Successful First Year
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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce a successful first year for the Crisis Outreach and Support Team (COaST) in Lake County’s ongoing efforts, to help those with mental illness.
Since beginning this initiative, sheriff’s deputies made 785 referrals to COaST, a program launched in |
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October 2018 to support Lake County residents with mental or behavioral health illness who have law enforcement interaction. Of those referrals, COaST
personnel successfully made contact with 654 individuals and offered additional resources, including referrals to the Lake County Health Department and other health service providers. Learn more
County Clerk’s Office News |
Make Sure You’re Ready to Vote in the March 17, 2020 Primary
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If you are a registered voter, you can confirm that your voter registration record is up to date with your current name and physical Lake County street address by logging on to LakeVoterPower.info. If you need to update your record or register for the first time, visit our Voter Registration web page for qualifying requirements and in-person, online, or by mail registration options. |
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Apply to Vote by Mail
Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 18, Lake County registered voters can submit the required application to request a ballot by mail for the March election.
Severe winter weather could prevent you from going to your voting site on Election Day. Lake County Clerk Robin M. O’Connor is encouraging Lake County registered voters to vote by mail, including students away at school, traveling snowbirds, and those who be out of town on Election Day. This option allows any registered voter to receive and mark a ballot from the comfort of his or her own home or have a ballot sent to a temporary alternate address.
It's simple to vote by mail. Complete the short, required application form and return it to the Lake County Clerk’s office before noon on Thursday, March 12.
Applications are available by:
- Visiting LakeVoterPower.info,
- Calling 847-377-2406, or
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Emailing your name, date of birth, and address to
VotingbyMail@lakecountyil.gov.
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State Attorney’s Office News |
Interfaith forum – Jan. 10
The City of Waukegan, the Waukegan Police Department, the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the United States Department of Justice Community Relations Service will host an interfaith forum entitled “Protecting Places of Worship”. The event is open to all faith-based leaders and community members and will discuss ways to prevent and respond to hate crimes against places of worship. Jan. 10, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Genesee Theater, 203 N. Genesee Street in Waukegan. RSVP by Jan. 6.
To RSVP or receive more information for the event, please contact Jackie Quinn of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office at jquinn@lakecountyil.gov, Maria Borjon from the City of Waukegan at maria.borjon@waukeganil.gov, or Kenith Bergeron at kenith.bergeron@usdoi.gov. Learn more
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Forest Preserve News |
The Story of Lake County
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Every item in the collections of the Dunn Museum
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Snowmobile Safety Course Offered
Forest Preserve Ranger Police are leading a snowmobile safety education course on Jan. 18, 2020. Completing eight hours of instruction and passing a written exam at the end of class allows youth ages 12 and over to earn a state of Illinois Certificate of Competency so they can operate a snowmobile on their own. |
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In addition to teaching basic safety principles, the course is designed to instill the proper attitude of respect of others and the environment. Call 847-968-3404 to reserve a spot in the free course.
Reset Your Winter Clock Walk
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Start the New Year with a peaceful morning hike. Learn how we, along with the natural world, are attuned to the changing amount of daylight during the winter months. Geared for adults, the free program runs from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020, at Pine Dunes Forest Preserve in Antioch. No registration required. Meet at the Hunt Club entrance. Learn more »
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Community Events and News |
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Dickens Holiday Village
Stroll through downtown Antioch and enjoy the Dickens' experience created by volunteer artists, displaying handcrafted characters and scenes from the Dickens' era. This year, there are displays indoors too for your
convenience, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through New Year’s day. Learn more
Santa's Frozen Village
Meet Santa in December, Thursday and Friday nights are free, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday noon to 4 p.m., $5 per person, at Santa’s Frozen Village, 882, Main Street, Downtown Antioch. Learn more
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Kringle's Christmas Village
Kringle’s Christmas Village makes the holiday come alive as you enjoy the ambiance of quaint Downtown Antioch while meandering around town visiting delightful shops and dining opportunities! New this year: An indoor showroom open daily through Jan. 1 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with Saturday family fun activities from noon to 2 p.m. every Saturday in December at 510 Orchard Street, at the far west end of Orchard Plaza, Downtown Antioch Learn more
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