The U.S. Census Bureau will begin counting every resident in the United States next month. It is critically important that all residents of Lake County are counted.  Census population data is used to determine the distribution of about $675 billion in federal funding to states and local communities.  For every person not counted, Lake County loses out in approximately $1,400 per person per year in federal funding.  That money goes to support local schools, health care services, housing, infrastructure and much more. 

From March 2 to March 16, Lake County voters, regardless of where they live, can vote at any one of 16 early voting sites. View early voting locations and hours. 
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Very cold temperatures have the potential to cause one costly repair in your home--frozen pipes.
Regardless of the material they’re made from, exposed pipes face the risk of freezing and bursting, which can cause significant damage to homes. Protect your home this winter by taking the proper precautions. Learn more about what you can do to prevent frozen pipes.  

Confused about what you can put in your recycling bin? SWALCO is here to help.  In partnership with Recycle by City, it has launched a new interactive online guide that lets you search the town you live in, learn what materials are accepted, and help you recycle correctly. Knowing what to recycle and what to put in the trash will help cut down on recycling contamination, which puts a burden on recycling plants. Watch this video and refer to your neighborhood program at:
http://www.swalco.org/242 

Lake County Forest Preserves is hosting a free governmental job fair from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, March 12, at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road in North Chicago. Fourteen local organizations, ranging from the Village of Libertyville, Buffalo Grove Police Department, and Zion Park District, have a variety of full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal positions they are seeking to fill. Learn more » 

Weather-related events, construction projects, flooding and controlled burns sometimes result in temporary detours or closures of Lake County Forest Preserves trails, facilities, and seasonal activities in order to ensure public safety. A Winter Sports Map is also available to get information and check status of sledding, skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing activities before you bundle up and head out. Learn more »  

Learn how trees work and about the sweet sap of sugar maples at Ryerson Conservation Area 
during Maple Syrup Hikes. Ryerson Woods in Riverwoods is one of the few places in Lake County where conditions are right for maple syrup production, and where trees grow to a diameter and height that allows for tapping. Tickets are available for the hikes that run on the weekends from March 7 to 22. Hour-long hikes start every half-hour from noon to 2 p.m. Learn more » 

On Feb. 6, the 2019 Stormwater Award recipients were honored for their outstanding achievements. These individuals, communities, groups and organizations have made significant contributions to improve water quality, reduce flooding and help restore the natural drainage system in Lake County. Congratulations to all the award recipients! Learn more 

February is American Heart Month. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing about 1 in 4 deaths. In Lake County, 966 deaths were caused by heart disease in 2018. Caring for your heart through a healthy diet and regular physical activity is the best way to prevent heart disease. It is also important to see your primary care physician every year, so you are aware of your blood pressure, cholesterol level, and weight. For an appointment with a Health Department provider, call (847) 377-8800.

Sheriff John D. Idleburg invites the public to participate in the Lake County Sheriff’s Office 2020 Citizens Police Academy. Participants get an in-depth view of all Sheriff’s Office responsibilities, including corrections, highway patrol, court security, criminal investigations, crash investigations, evidence processing and more. 

Stay active in winter by walking regularly, and join the indoor walk, Thursday, March 12, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the indoor track at Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N.
Midlothian Road, Mundelein.  
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