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Lake
County recently submitted its ideas to the State task force charged with
streamlining local governments, which included a list of costly mandates that
could save Lake County more than $2 million annually and millions more in
ongoing savings. Now, residents can submit their ideas on ways to consolidate, streamline or eliminate duplicative governmental bodies, school districts and
taxing authorities, and ideas on ways to replace, revise, or repeal unfunded
mandates placed on local governments and school districts. Submit your comments
on
this website. The ideas will be compiled and reported to the Local
Government Consolidation and Unfunded Mandates Task Force, and a summary of
public comments will be included in the task force’s final report to the governor
and General Assembly. Read Lake County’s memo
to the governor.
 At a recent economic meeting attended by more
than 500 business and government leaders, expert economists said Lake County
has a positive economic outlook, and we’re positioned for continued economic
success. In this video, hear from local leaders on how we are strategically
working with our public and private partners to ensure Lake County remains a
prosperous location in which to do business. Watch video.
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The IL Route 53/120 Project Finance Committee
approved recommendations to fund the extension of Illinois Route 53 north into
Lake County and to support tollway-led work to keep the project moving
forward. The committee’s recommended financing package includes a variety
of local sources and innovative revenue streams. The funding
recommendations will be presented to the Illinois Tollway Board of Directors
for consideration. Read news release.
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Full-time, paid summer internships will be
available within the Lake County Circuit Clerk’s Office. The program
provides an opportunity for students to experience working in public service
and government while learning about the services the Circuit Clerk’s Office
provides to the community. Interns must be enrolled full time in an accredited
college or university, demonstrate strong written and verbal communication
skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Applications are
available at the circuit clerk's website.
The Waukegan Housing Authority will be accepting
applications for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program Waiting List
beginning Thursday, March 26. Applications must be completed online at www.waukeganhousing.com. Applications
will be selected by way of a lottery system. For information call
(847)625-4622, (847)625-4614 or (847)625-4606 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
March 26 through April 2.
In this installment of Lake
County’s dirty jobs - which takes you behind the scenes of some of Lake County
government’s dirty and difficult jobs - we head to LCDOT’s Heavy Duty shop
where Chairman Aaron Lawlor does some maintenance work on a snow plow truck. Watch now. |
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Healthy
Lake County: National Nutrition Month
“Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle” for National Nutrition
Month! This year’s theme encourages everyone to adopt eating and physical
activity plans that are focused on consuming fewer calories. Watch this episode of Healthy Lake County to learn about maintaining a
healthy weight, low-cost pet vaccination clinics, and World TB day. |
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New
Lost and Found Pet Service Web Page
The Lake County Health Department’s Animal Care and
Control Program has launched a new
webpage to help reunite lost pets with their owners. The
new page features photos of lost or found animals submitted by residents. Residents can
send a digital photo, pet description and indicate whether the animal is
lost or found to: cjohnson5@lakecountyil.gov. Read Press Release
Low-cost
pet clinic season begins
Low-cost pet vaccination clinic season has
kicked off. Learn more about animal care and control, and find
scheduled clinics near you. |
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 Lake County residents are invited to an open house
where they can provide feedback as the Lake County Forest Preserves works
toward completing a master plan for Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve near Lake
Forest. The master plan will determine future preserve amenities and activities
and natural resource restoration efforts. Two proposed concept plans that
explore potential restoration and preserve improvements will be available for
the public to view and comment. Details
Wednesday, April 8, 5-7 p.m.
Midwest Young Artist Center, 878 Lyster
Road, Highwood
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Postcard
Art Competition Call for Entries
Entries for the 10th biennial Postcard Art Competition and
Exhibition (PACE) are
being accepted through July 15. The juried competition celebrates the postcard
as an art form, challenging artists to create original works in
4-by-6-inch postcard size. For information and to download a prospectus and
entry form, visit LCFPD.org/PACE. |
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Independence
Grove 2015 Beach Passes Now On Sale
Season passes are now on sale for Lake County residents. Early bird discount
saves 10 percent if purchased on or before May 1. Pass allows holders unlimited
use of the beach.
Learn more »
Early
Voting for April 7 Consolidated Election
Every voter has the convenient in-person
early voting option at their local site where current and valid
government-issued photo ID is required. Early voting will begin on Monday,
March 23 and will end on Saturday, April 4. Find your early voting site
at LakeVoterPower.info or
call 847-377-2410.
Preview April 7 Ballot
Lake County registered
voters may now preview their April 7 ballot when visiting the clerk's website. Each web visitor will need to
confirm their voter registration status at LakeVoterPower.info and click on the "What is on
my Ballot?" tab. Sample ballots may be printed, marked with the voter's
choices, and taken into the polls for reference when voting. For information, call 847-377-2400.
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