Lake County’s Strategic Plan, which serves as our road map over the next several years, identifies five strategic goals related to transportation, sustainability, healthy communities, economic opportunities and public safety. Residents helped shape the plan by providing input at a series of community forums. Residents also said they wanted to stay informed on progress being made toward these goals. In an effort to be more accountable, accessible and transparent, we’ve posted our progress here.  

Lake County Sheriff’s Officer Saves Life with Overdose Reversal Drug
Lake County Deputy Sheriff’s Officer Amanda Fosco was recently called to a Lake County home where she saved the life of a resident who overdosed on heroin. In this video, Officer Fosco tells the story of how she used the life-saving drug Naloxone. Over the past several months, two lives were saved from overdoses as a result of this drug being in the hands of officers in the field, along with training provided by the Health Department. To learn more about efforts underway to combat the use of opioids in Lake County, visit the Lake County Opioid Initiative website.

Lake County Opioid Initiative: One More is One Less
In the past five years, deaths as a result of opiate overdoses have doubled in Lake County. Due to decreased cost and increased accessibility, heroin use has become a public health concern that impacts all Lake County residents.  To learn more, visit the Lake County Opioid Initiative website or their Facebook page.

The Lake County Board recently approved an economic incentive package to bring Akhan Semiconductor, Inc. to Gurnee. In this video, Chairman Aaron Lawlor interviews founder and CEO Adam Khan, who is originally from Gurnee. Akhan is a global leader in diamond semiconductor technology that aims to serve faster computers, advanced aviation and satellite technology, and next-generation telecommunication needs.

Help raise awareness of child abuse prevention in your community. In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, join Lake County and other community partners in addressing the issue of child abuse and promoting positive parenting in Lake County. Blue Kids Lake County website
Tuesday, March 10, 6 – 8 p.m.
College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake

Have a Green Thumb? Help Restore our Preserves Year Round
Our dedicated conservation volunteers work year-round to improve the preserves. Winter restoration activities primarily consist of controlling buckthorn plants. Restoration workdays happen every weekend at forest preserve locations throughout the county. No prior experience is necessary and all ages are invited. For details, dates and locations, visit LCFPD.org.

Maple Syrup Hikes at Ryerson Woods
Stroll through a maple woodland in March and let our Lake County Forest Preserve naturalists reveal to you the secrets of this American tradition. Tree biology never tasted so good! Space is limited. Register early for this popular program.  Learn more.