Deadline Is Coming To Name Two New Canine Partners
Don't miss your chance to submit your ideas and help name the Lake County Sheriff's Office two new canine partners. Lake County youth currently in kindergarten through senior year of high school are invited to participate. The deadline to enter is Friday, March 25. Enter now!
Celebrate Spring by Attending The County Festivals
Spring festivals in Lake County feature the most delectable eats, eclectic live music, radiant works of art and libations. Whether or not we base our meteorology off of a ground-dwelling mammal that can locate his or her shadow and predict the weather is moot now. Experience the fanfare of our warming season as we provide you with the guide to spring festivals in Lake County.
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office canine Ryker and deputies recently helped to locate a woman through heavy marshy conditions in a channel of Lake Marie. The woman was hypothermic due to being in the water and soaking wet for about one to two hours.
Deputies worked with the Antioch Fire Protection District, who arrived and were able to rescue the woman through the watery and marshy conditions and transport her to a hospital, where she is expected to recover.
This is another impeccable example of the work by our Sheriff's deputies and canine teams to provide life-saving work.
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As Lake County recognizes the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Act, the County continues to review options and allocate nearly $136 million in federal funds to address needs that will improve lives and help the County become more resilient to challenges. Learn more
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Lake County is slated to receive more than $14 million in infrastructure funding as part of a new federal bill. The infrastructure projects aim to mitigate flooding, strengthen emergency operations, replace aging infrastructure and expand behavioral health service. Learn more
As April approaches, the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center will recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month through its Blue Kids Lake County campaign. As you see Blue Kids posters displayed at spots across the County, you’re encouraged to learn more about child abuse prevention.
The LCCAC sees about 1,000 child victims each year, providing not only a place for forensic interviews, but also offering counseling and direct support to child victims and their families in a child-friendly atmosphere. Learn more
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Lake County's new countywide paratransit service called "Ride Lake County" is set to launch on May 1, 2022. Seniors age 60+ and people with disabilities that are interested in using the new service are encouraged to register by calling the Pace Call Center at 1-800-201-6446.
Registering early for Ride Lake County will allow riders to begin scheduling trips on or after May 1 when the service begins. Seniors must provide their date of birth at registration, and individuals with disabilities must provide their RTA Reduced Fare Permit number at registration. Learn more
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Flooding is the most common disaster across the country and can threaten almost any community. As we enjoy the winter thaw and the start of spring, the Lake County Emergency Management Agency shares helpful flood information, including how to tell the difference between a flood watch and warning, how to get emergency alerts, and safety tips to know before, during and after a flood.
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The Lake County Emergency Management Agency has received accreditation through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, which is effective to June 30, 2023. This was a tremendous undertaking for the agency, especially as it involved updating numerous plans, policies, and procedures in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will hold its first household chemical waste collection mobile event of 2022 from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. April 30 at the Fox Lake Streets Department. Properly dispose items such as aerosol products, fluorescent light bulbs and more. The collection is for Illinois residents only. Learn more
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Qualified professionals are needed to serve as Board of Review hearing officers. The Board of Review acts as an unbiased intermediary between assessors and taxpayers. Officers hear testimony on written appeal of any real estate parcel that is claimed to be over or under-assessed. Individuals who wish to serve as hearing officers must pass an exam, which will be administered April 27. Learn more
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If you need help finding food, shelter, rent or utility assistance, or other essential services, call 211 or TEXT your zip code to 898211 to speak with someone who can help 24/7. Speak to a person in English or Spanish when you call. The 211 team also can interpret more than 150 other languages. Learn more
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Rental Assistance: Lake County’s program for renters provides needed relief to those who need help making past-due or current rent and utility payments. Learn more
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Food for Families in Need: Northern Illinois Food Bank operates a traveling food pantry that delivers nutritious food directly to those in need and coordinates pop-up food markets across Lake County. Some upcoming locations include Waukegan, Highwood, Grayslake, Fox Lake and Ingleside. Find food
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Help for Veterans: The Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission can help veterans and their families with a variety of issues, including financial help, survivor spousal benefits, burial arrangements and more. Call them at 847-377-3344.
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Mental Health Support: The Lake County Health Department offers a free, 24/7 confidential hotline for those experiencing a mental health crisis or substance use issue. Call 847-377-8088 any time. Learn more
The Job Center of Lake County is your career solution! This mission is to cultivate and connect Lake County employers and workers to fuel economic growth and well-being in Lake County. View the full Job Center calendar to learn about upcoming events and resources.
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Check Get Hired Illinois
The State of Illinois launched Get Hired Illinois, designed to connect workers with available job and career training opportunities across the state.
Forest Preserves News
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Partnership formed with the Bears
The Lake County Forest Preserves and the Chicago Bears are teaming up to battle common buckthorn, a non-native, invasive tree that harms plants and wildlife. The partners are working to clear buckthorn from Halas Hall, the Bears’ headquarters in Lake Forest.
“Working with the Lake County Forest Preserves to remove buckthorn is important for both the maintenance of our property at Halas Hall and the sustainability of the Middlefork Savanna area,” said John Bostrom, Chicago Bears senior advisor of operations & safety. “We hope this partnership can help educate our fellow neighbors and fans in the area on the environmental impact this invasive species can have so they too can take action.” Learn more »
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Extended Museum Hours
The Bess Bower Dunn Museum in Libertyville is extending its hours and will now be open until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The hours were added to accommodate visitors wanting to see the "Ansel Adams: Early Works" exhibition before it closes on March 27. To avoid larger crowds, it's best to visit early or late in the day, especially on the weekdays. Plan your visit: www.LCFPD.org/museum/planning
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Senior Walk Series
Enjoy a walk with peers and an environmental educator through some of the prettiest Lake County forest preserves. A new site is chosen each month. Seasonal and site specific information will be shared along the way during the program designed for walkers age 62 and older.
The walk in this series takes place from 2 to 3 p.m., Monday, March 28 at Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve in Long Grove. The program is free for Lake County residents and $5 for nonresidents. Registration is required. To register »
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Watch All County Board and Committee Meetings
All Lake County board and committee meetings can be viewed on lakecounty.tv and on cable television (Comcast channels 18 or 30, depending on where you live, and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99). The public also is welcome to attend all meetings in person at the Lake County Administrative Tower, 18 N. County Street, Waukegan or may attend meetings remotely using the registration link on the front page of each meeting’s agenda. |
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Individuals attending meetings in person or remotely may present their public comments during the meeting. Those not in attendance may provide written public comment via email or by mail. View the current meeting schedule.
All meetings are recorded, and are posted on the Lake County website. Here are links to the most recent board and committee meetings, including the video recordings and agendas:
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