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Update, learn about Lake County Life
- a new, collaborative initiative among local stakeholders including Lake
County government, the Lake County Forest Preserve District, Visit Lake County,
Lake County Partners, and others that includes a website and a video that
tells Lake County's story and defines what makes our county so special. Watch County Update.
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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. |
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As the Chair of the Public Works and Transportation
Committee, I am happy to announce that the Lake County Division of
Transportation has been recognized by the Chicago Chapter of the American
Public Works Association (APWA). The APWA has selected the Fairfield Road at
IL Route 176 Improvement as their Project of the Year, for transportation
projects of $5M, but less than $25M. The
improvements at Fairfield Road and IL Route 176 included a widening and
reconstruction of the intersection, trail enhancements to the Millennium Trail
multi-use path within Lakewood Forest Preserve and two trail underpasses so
that pedestrians don’t have to cross at the widened intersection.
In addition, APWA has named Jon Nelson as the
Professional Manager of the Year, Engineering and Technology. Under Jon’s
leadership, LCDOT is using technology like never before to move traffic
efficiently and help residents get where they're going. We continue to expand
our PASSAGE system interconnecting traffic signals along highway corridors as
well as providing live, local traffic info on www.lakecountypassage.com, email
traffic alerts, and PASSAGE smartphone apps.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has begun a $16.7 million improvement project at the Stratton Lock and Dam on the Fox River in McHenry County. The Stratton Lock and Dam is not open to visitors during construction. Work anticipated in the next month includes completion of the new lock walls, new intake structure walls, and return of the rehabilitated lock doors. See images and find updates in the February Summary Status Report. |
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Join Lake County and other
community partners in addressing the issue of child abuse and promoting
positive parenting in Lake County. Hear from guest speakers about the
importance of raising awareness of child abuse prevention in your community,
and learn more about cyber bullying from the Lake County State’s Attorney’s
Office Cybercrimes Division. People of all ages are welcome to attend. Learn
more
Tuesday, March 10, 6 – 8 p.m.
College of Lake County, 19351
W. Washington St., Grayslake |
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Are you traveling
this spring? Make sure your passport is up to date! Renew your passport by
sending it in the mail to the Lake County Circuit Clerk’s Office. Visit the U.S. State Department website for
step-by-step instructions on how to apply or renew your passport. Take a look at this Traveler’s Checklist for other tips and reminders before you go on vacation.
This
week is Illinois Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Knowing what to do during an emergency is an
important part of being prepared and may make all the difference when seconds
count. Take the time to prepare a family communications plan and an emergency kit now so that you are ready when severe weather
strikes. During Illinois Severe Weather
Preparedness Week, learn more about local emergency preparedness and follow @Alert Lake
County on Twitter for current news updates and
weather alerts. |
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Is your private well water safe to drink? Get it
tested during National Groundwater Awareness Week for a reduced testing rate of
$10. More Info
March 2 - 12, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Lake County Central Permit Facility
500 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville
Filing taxes can be difficult. Fortunately there are free
programs that can help you navigate this complex process. Check to see if you
qualify for these assistance and tax preparation programs before filing your
taxes!
IRS
Free File (Free program for Federal taxes)
IRS
VITA Program (Tax preparation by volunteers)
TCE
Program (Tax counseling for the elderly)
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. |
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Exploring Lake
County History through the Stories of Children
Have you ever wondered what
life was like for children in the past?
Opening March 14 at the Lake County
Discovery Museum, Growing
Up in Lake County shares the everyday and extraordinary stories
of children who grew up in the county. Try your hand at living and
working on a pioneer homestead. Discover what life was like for a young
drummer boy in
the Civil War. Learn about the first African-American family to settle in the county. Attend school in
a one-room schoolhouse and play as children did over 100 years
ago. Through real artifacts, historical accounts and hands-on experiences,
children connect the stories of the past to their own lives in this new
exhibition for families.
Grave Marker Found in Preserve Returned to Ohio Home
A grave marker
found in Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve (Barrington) has been returned to its
rightful home in Ohio thanks to the combined efforts of Forest Preserve
Ranger Erik Tjarksen, Lake County Discovery Museum Collections Coordinator Diana Dretske,
local historian Nancy Schumm, and Harrison Township (Ohio) trustee Joe
Buck. The stone marker, discovered by Ranger Tjarksen last July, belongs
to Darcy Wilson, an infant who passed away in 1889 in what is
now Champaign County, Ohio. Dretske was able to research and
identify the original location of the marker, and contact the
descendants of the family and to arrange for its return. It is not known
how the grave marker traveled 300 miles from the burial site. |
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