December updates from the office of Holly Kim

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Treasurer's Office

12/2/2025


Optional early payment in December

The Lake County Treasurer’s Office will be accepting prepayments for tax year 2025 (payable in calendar year 2026) through December 19th. This is a great option for people who want to reduce their installment amount. Check with your accountant before deciding if prepayment is right for you.

The Treasurer’s Office is not required to take prepayments, we offer this program as a courtesy to our residents. Prepayment amounts are limited to a maximum of 50% of the amount from the previous year's tax bill. 

Prepayment can only be made by check. Write "prepayment" in the memo field and include your PIN (Parcel ID number). Prepayments can be dropped off or mailed to:

Lake County Collector

18 N. County Street, Room 102

Waukegan, IL 60085

MUST BE RECEIVED IN OFFICE by December 19th, no postmarks.

Watch this video we created to better explain the process.

For more information, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at (847) 377-2323 or e-mail Treasurer@LakeCountyIL.gov.


Fiscally Fit in 2026

Fiscally Fit

We want to hear from you! Are there any financial topics you would like to learn more about? Email us your suggestions!


Happy Holidays

We will be closed the following days for our staff to enjoy the holidays with their families and loved ones. Wishing you and yours a safe and healthy holiday season!

  • December 24th
  • December 25th
  • January 1st

 

Happy Holidays

Annual art contest extended

We've extended the deadline for our annual art contest to December 31st!

Heroes inspire imagination, bravery, and creativity in countless ways. This year's theme is “Heroes”!

Treasurer Kim invites you to participate in the Annual 6th-8th Grade Art Contest - showcase your talent and enter for a chance to win a prize. Students are encouraged to interpret the theme however they see fit and submit a drawing that reflects their own interpretation.

For rules and where to submit artwork, please click here. If you have any questions, please email us or give us a call at (847) 377-2323.

art competition

Annual Toy Drive

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The Lake County Treasurer's office is a drop off location for the Bridge of Hope toy drive for children whose parents are currently incarcerated at the Lake County Adult Corrections Facility. 


In the community

Deerfield Library

Treasurer Kim spoke at the Deerfield Library about how our office works and how government is funded at the local level.


The Treasurer's staff wore purple for Epilepsy Awareness Month!

Epilepsy Purple Day

Mayor's lunch

At the Community 365 Mayor's Luncheon, Treasurer Kim spoke with area mayors and trustees at the Illinois State Park.


Mano a Mano Family Resource Center Liderazgo Initiative invited Treasurer Kim to speak on leadership in government to their cohort.

Mano a mano

If you have an event, invite our Lake County Treasurer to attend.