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Road closure alert! The Canadian National Railway will be closing Winchester Road at the train crossing just west of U.S. Route 45 in Mundelein for repairs from Monday, June 13 to Tuesday, June 21.
This closure is necessary for improvements that will improve ride quality at the railroad crossing. The crossing will be closed to all traffic during this time. A detour will be posted directing traffic on Midlothian Road to Peterson Road back to US Route 45. Please plan your trips accordingly.
Don’t forget early voting will begin at sites across Lake County on Monday, June 13 for the June 28 General Primary Election.
Voters can vote at any of the early voting locations no matter where you live. Voters can even register to vote up to and including Election Day. Early voting sites in our area include the Lake County Central Permit Facility, (500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville), the Mundelein Fire Department Station 1, (1000 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein) and the Fremont Township Office, (22385 W. Route 60, Mundelein).
Visit the Lake County Clerk’s website or call 847-377-8683 for early voting locations, hours and for election day polling place information.
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My family’s traditional kickoff to summer, the Libertyville Days Festival “A Celebration for Everyone” will take place June 16 to 19 in downtown Libertyville. This year’s festival will feature live music, an arts and crafts fair, a beer garden, carnival rides and food and the annual Libertyville Days Parade on Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m.
One highlight is the Fireman’s Rib Cookoff Contest on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Watch teams from local fire departments compete for the title of “Best Cooked Ribs." There is truly something for everyone at the event. Hope to see you there!

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Transportation News |
Pavement Rejuvenator - Extending the Life of County Roads
The Lake County Division of Transportation will be applying pavement rejuvenator, a glue-type substance that can extend the life of a road by five years, to several newly completed road surfaces in Lake County over the next few weeks. Learn more
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Environmental News
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Talking Trash
The staff at the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County receives calls and emails daily from residents and businesses asking how to properly recycle or dispose of common household materials. Sometimes they also receive calls from concerned residents alerting that they observed their waste collector throwing the contents of their recycling cart into the trash truck.
Lake County recognizes the success of recycling is reliant on our willingness to do more to reduce, reuse and recycle but also recognize success is possible if we all follow the recycling guidelines within our communities. Learn more
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Election News |
Early Voting Begins for the June 28 General Primary Election
Early voting will begin Monday, June 13 at sites across Lake County for the June 28 General Primary Election. Early voting is available to any Lake County resident who meets all voter registration requirements. You can use any early voting site regardless of where you live. Some locations will even offer extended hours. View the list of early voting sites
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Lake County Government News
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Discover the Lake County Print Shop
There is much more done behind the scenes at Lake County than you realize. Learn more about our Print Shop, whose work impacts every resident throughout the county.
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Health News
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Swim Safely This Summer. Health Department Provides Helpful Tips
The days of sunshine and beach time are here! When you’re visiting the beach or the pool, we want you to be as safe as possible while swimming. There are tips you can follow to help avoid recreational water illnesses this summer.
The Lake County Health Department monitors lake water for E.coli bacteria in over 100 Lake Michigan and inland lake beaches to ensure that the water is acceptable for swimming. Now through Labor Day, beach closure information can be found on the Health Department’s Beach Advisory web page, which is updated daily. Learn more
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State's Attorney's Office News |
State’s Attorney Announces Gun Violence Prevention Initiative Team
The Lake County State's Attorney's Office, with a substantial investment by the County Board through ARPA funds and the State of Illinois through budget allocation, announces the leadership team of the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative.
The Lake County Gun Violence Prevention Initiative will partner with community and law enforcement to address the root causes of gun violence and implement proven short-term and long-term strategies, to immediately interrupt cycles of gun violence. Learn more
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Public Works News |
2022 Water Quality Reports Available
Lake County Public Works is committed to providing safe water throughout the County. As strong supporters of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Public Works releases annual water quality Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs) for the 11 water systems they own and operate. Visit the water quality reports webpage to read your report.
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EMA News |
Give Back to Your Community! Volunteer!
If you’re looking for a way to give back to your community, consider volunteering with the Lake County Emergency Management Agency. Watch this video to learn more about volunteer opportunities, and if you think it might be right for you, complete the volunteer interest survey.
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Lake County COVID-19 Update
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COVID-19 Helpful Links
Get Help
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Call 211 to Get Connected to the Help You Need
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 live person in English or Spanish when you call. The 211 team will also interpret more than 150 other languages. Learn more
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Employment Resources
Additional Resources
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Food for families in need: Check out the Northern Illinois Food Bank calendar for a list of mobile food pantries and pop-up food markets planned for Lake County. Find food
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Veterans assistance: The Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County can help veterans and their families with a variety of issues, including financial help, survivor spousal benefits, burial arrangements and more. Learn more
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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
Forest Preserves News
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Financial Reporting Award Earned
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Lake County Forest Preserves. The award recognizes the annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2020.
"The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in government accounting and financial reporting," GFOA Director Michele Mark Levine said. "Its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management." Learn more »
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Dunn Museum Offers Free Admission
The Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County in Libertyville is joining museums across the country in offering free admission to military personnel and their families.
The free admission program runs through September 5, Labor Day. The Blue Star Museums program is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, working with the Department of Defense and museums across the U.S. Learn more »
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Bison Safely Captured
A 1,300-pound bison that escaped from a Wauconda farm late last year was safely and humanely removed from Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda. Officials believe it settled at Lakewood in early April.
Lake County Forest Preserve officials worked with a professional livestock specialist from Illinois to capture the bison. "We are thankful the animal has been removed from the forest preserve safely," said Mike Tully, chief operations officer for the Lake County Forest Preserves. "The safety of our users and the animal has been our No. 1 priority throughout this process. Bison are considered domestic livestock in Illinois, therefore roaming free in a public forest preserve is not an appropriate place for it to call home." Learn more
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Community Events & News
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Ready to Plan Your Summer? Check Out County’s Summer Festivals
The summer festival season always brings the heat in Lake County. Across the county, this summer promises to be a good time as families and neighbors gather for food, good music and fun. Check out Visit Lake County’s Guide to Summer Festivals.
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Watch All County Board and Committee Meetings
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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.
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.
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