October 24, 2024
Election News
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Nov. 5 General Election is Right Around the Corner
 The Lake County Clerk’s Office will help you stay informed and familiarize yourself with all the options available to registered voters in Lake County.
Study a Sample Ballot
Prepare ahead by reviewing a sample ballot for your Lake County address. Getting familiar with the candidates and ballot measures will help you make confident and informed decisions when you vote.
Early voting
County-wide early voting has begun. Take advantage of an expanded list of early voting sites so you can cast your ballot at a time and place that best suits your schedule. For a complete list of early voting hours and locations, utilize the Early Voting Site Finder tool.
Election Day Voting
Your assigned polling location can be easily found on Lake Voter Power or via the new Election Day Polling Places tool. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day. Grace registration is available for eligible unregistered voters only at your assigned voting site.
Vote Centers on Election Day
This year, vote centers will be available to service all registered voters on Election Day. These centers allow you to vote regardless of where you live in Lake County. The vote centers include:
- Mundelein High School West District Office, 1500 W Hawley St., Mundelein
- Lake County Courthouse Lobby, 18 N County St., Waukegan
Election Results
After the polls close on Election Day and once early vote and vote-by-mail results are uploaded, Election Day site totals will also begin to upload to our Election Results portal.
Per Illinois election law, election results are not final until 14 days after Election Day. There may be votes that need to be counted from verified provisional ballots and late-arriving vote-by-mail ballots postmarked no later than Election Day.
Learn More
Visit the County Clerk’s Office website to find out more information about the Nov. 5 General Election. Personalized voter information, including ballot tracking and registration status, can be accessed through Lake Voter Power.
Things To Do in Your District
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Visit Lake County Shares Its Trick-or-Treat Guide
The captivating season of Halloween has arrived in Lake County when children and adults don their most imaginative costumes, eagerly embracing the holiday's spirit. Homes are decorated with spooky themes, and little ones will soon be eagerly knocking on doors for sugary treasures. Check Visit Lake County’s guide to the county’s trick-or-treat hours and other Halloween happenings to enjoy with the family.
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Sustainability News
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Don’t Trash It! Bring It to the Pumpkin Smash
 Bring your pumpkins to one of these locations to be composted. The Pumpkin Smash is an annual effort by the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County and communities to divert pumpkins from landfills. Did you know pumpkins are 90% water and are full of nutrients. They are great for our soil and can easily be composted. Find out more
The Leaves Are Falling! Consider These Disposal Options
Fall is one of the most beautiful times of year, a chance to enjoy the cooler weather and changing leaves. Fall also signifies a time of year that is all too familiar with property owners, cleaning up the falling leaves. As you glance at the colorful leaves now laying at your feet, consider mulching or composting as some options when collecting those leaves this fall.
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Forest Preserve News
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2025 Budget Approved
To advance its 100-Year Vision for Lake County, preserve and restore our natural lands, and expand community outreach and education, the Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 fiscal year budget during their October 9 meeting.
The $85,817,709 budget represents a decrease of $4,870,081 (5.4%) from the previous year’s modified budget. The decrease is due to a reduction in capital expenditures. The budget covers expenditures for the period from January 1 through December 31, 2025. Of the total property taxes collected in Lake County, less than 2% goes to support the Lake County Forest Preserves. Learn More »
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Greenbelt Forest Preserve to Expand
The Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of about 13.2 acres to expand Greenbelt Forest Preserve in North Chicago.
The property, owned by Klairmont Family LLC, is on Route 120, just east of Willow Avenue. The Forest Preserves has been interested in buying this land for more than 35 years. The addition will be factored into a new master plan for Greenbelt, a process has just begun and will continue into 2025. Implementation of the master plan is included among a proposed list of projects that will be funded if the Forest Preserves referendum passes on November 5. Read More »
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Horizons Magazine Shines
The Lake County Forest Preserves' Horizons magazine recently received four prestigious awards from two industry-leading competitions.
The free quarterly publication earned two awards in a contest run by the Chicago Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the largest association for American communications professionals. Additionally, it received two national accolades through APEX, the Annual Awards for Publication Excellence.
Horizons garnered a PRSA Skyline Award for “Best Use of Print/Online Publishing” and an Excellence Award for “Content Marketing,” showcasing the 2023 fall and winter issues. The Skyline Awards are Chicago’s premier public relations and communications competition, celebrating creativity and innovation in the industry. Learn More »
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Transportation News
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Lake County Advances Patriot Path Project
The Lake County Board approved a resolution at its Oct. 8 meeting that moves Segments 2 and 3 of the proposed Patriot Path into Phase II Engineering. Segments 1 and 4 have already advanced to these next steps, so all four segments are now in the detailed design phase with construction programmed to begin as early as 2027.
The Patriot Path is slated to run off-road along IL 137 from near Independence Grove Forest Preserve to Naval Station Great Lakes. It would be 5.5 miles long and serve as a key connection to other regional trails such as the Robert McClory Bike Path and Des Plaines River Trail. Learn more
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Oh Deer! Watch For Deer on the Roads This Fall
While accidents can happen at any time of year, most deer-vehicle incidents occur between dusk and dawn during the months of October, November, and December. Drivers should slow down and stay alert to avoid deer-vehicle collisions this fall when traveling after dark.
Not all deer-vehicle accidents can be prevented, but drivers can reduce their chances of a collision by understanding basic deer behavior and being proactive. Learn more
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Health News
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Learn About the Risks of Childhood Lead Exposure
During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, which runs to Oct. 26, the Lake County Health Department reminds residents about the dangers of lead exposure in the home. While there are no safe levels of lead in the blood, the good news is lead poisoning is preventable. The Health Department provides several programs to keep children safe from lead in their homes. Learn more
Get Help
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Use 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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Job Center of Lake County Is Your Career Solution
If you’ve been notified of an upcoming layoff, recently laid off, or are currently receiving or have exhausted Unemployment Insurance (UI), you may qualify for services provided by the Job Center of Lake County.
Services include free training opportunities, personalized career guidance, job search and placement support and exclusive workshops and events. Learn more by watching this virtual information session.
Check Hire Lake County
Visit Hire Lake County for information about job opportunities and businesses vetted by the Job Center’s business service team.
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Community Events & News
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Waukegan Library Features First Library-Based Telehealth Booth
Thanks to support from Abbott Labs and in partnership with Waukegan Public Library, people have access to a quiet, private ADA-accessible space to connect with their healthcare providers and attend health appointments virtually. Equipped with a Wi-Fi-enabled laptop, webcam and medical equipment such as a scale, blood pressure monitor, thermometer and pulse monitor, the soundproof booth is designed to meet diverse healthcare needs.
The booth can be reserved in advance or used on a walk-in basis during library hours, with support from the library’s trained Adult Services staff. The library is open seven days a week, making it convenient for virtual healthcare access. No library card or proof of Waukegan residency is required, ensuring this service is accessible to all. Learn more
Watch County Board and Committee Meetings
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The public is welcome to attend all meetings in person at the Lake County Administrative Tower, 18 N. County St., 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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