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| Lake County News
from David Stolman |
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| June 9, 2010 | David Stolman District 20 Representative and County Board Vice-Chairman |
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Dear Friends and Neighbors, 
As always, it's a pleasure and honor representing you on the County and Forest Preserve Boards. Please contact me anytime for any reason - I love hearing from you!
Send emails to: dstolman@lakecountyil.gov or call me at 847-377-2300.
I encourage you to forward this update to others who may be interested in Lake County news. Thank you,
David Stolman
Lake County Board Representative District 20 |
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Gilmer Road will be closed at the
Canadian National Railroad Crossing
June 21 - June 25 |
The Canadian National Railroad will temporarily close the railroad crossing on Gilmer Rd (County Route V-76) to all motor vehicle traffic. The closure is necessary to replace the existing 10 year old crossing with a new rubber pad crossing. Local traffic will be allowed from Midlothian Rd to the railroad crossing and from the railroad crossing to Diamond Lake Rd (County Route V-75).
Dates: The closure will begin at 8 am on June 21, and end at 8 pm on June 25.
Detour route: Midlothian Rd, to IL Route 60/83, to Diamond Lake Rd (County Route V-75).
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Senior Fair at Wheeling Senior Center
State Representative Carol Sente is hosting a senior fair in partnership with the Wheeling Senior Center. The event is being held Tuesday, June 15th from 9:00am-12:00pm at the Wheeling Senior Center located at 199 North 1st Street in Wheeling, IL.
Featured vendors will include information on senior housing, health care and family services, living assistance, meal programs, volunteer opportunities and much much more. This event is FREE so come out and learn more about senior services offered in your community and by your government. Call 847-680-5909 with questions.
All seniors from Vernon Township, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove and Riverwoods are invited. The vendors attending are from Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Waukegan, etc. The Lake County Housing Authority, Lake County Health Department, Lake County Sheriff's Office, and Lake County Forest Preserve District will be attending as well. |
Stay in Lake County for a Vacation to Remember
There is no need to travel this summer. You can create wonderful memories to last a lifetime in our own Lake County. The community partners of the Lake County, Illinois Convention & Visitors Bureau invite you to visit their naturally inspiring spaces and offer Lake County coupons on their web-site: www.lakecounty.org or by calling 847-662-2700
Find the perfect space to reconnect with your family. See our Visitor Guide. Laugh and play in the fun-filled spaces of Lake County. Get wet at Six Flags' massive Caribbean water park, Hurricane Harbor; or for heart-stopping fun, try all 13 roller coasters at Six Flags Great America. Attend the Lake County Fair on its new grounds. Watch rare Lipizzan stallions perform at Tempel Farms. Browse the detailed exhibits at the new Great Lakes Naval Museum. Savor family time at Lambs Farm. See the multi-million dollar automobile collection and military displays at the Volo Auto Museum or Russel Military Museum. Don't forget Rink Side Family Entertainment and Bass Pro Shops at Gurnee Mills then stay across the street at Vista Hotel with its full size pool and hot tub. Visit Family Fun page for family filled places. |
Lake County Lifts Permit Requirement for Sheds in Unincorporated Area
It is now much easier for homeowners in the unincorporated area to place a shed on their property. Effective immediately, the County Board has adopted a new, streamlined process in time for summer, the normal peak season for shed projects.
The new rule exempts residential sheds (100 square feet or less) from County permit requirements. This exemption only applies to unincorporated areas (outside of Village/City limits). Property owners are required to read and agree to location requirements and pay a nominal registration fee of $25 for the project (prior to the County Board's rule change, the cost for a shed permit was $101). The registration process for these small sheds can be completed at home using a fax, internet connection or the U.S. Mail, and residents will no longer need to drive to the County's permit facility to obtain a permit. Hence, the new process is intended to make it significantly more convenient for the County's customers by saving them time and money.
To take advantage of this new program, residents can obtain a registration form on the County's website (http://www.lakecountyil.gov/Planning/Default.htm) or contact the Central Permit Facility at 847-377-2600. Completed forms can be returned by email at lcpermits@lakecountyil.gov, faxed to (847) 984-5608,or mailed to 500 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048 (attention: CEP).
While a property owner must register a shed project before construction, construction of the shed can begin immediately upon receiving registration confirmation from Lake County. The County will respond to requests generally within 24 hours. Any questions about this new program can be directed to County staff at (847) 377-2600.
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New Drivers Law in Illinois
Many new laws took effect January 1, 2010. I have heard from many of you about the lack of safety when people use electronic devices while driving, so I know you will be interested to learn of these new laws. My own college age children were unaware of these laws and some of us may have forgotten about them.
The Illinois Text Messaging Ban
According to the new law:
"A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a roadway while using an electronic communication device to compose, send, or read an electronic message."
The law defines an electronic message as:
"Electronic message" includes, but is not limited to electronic mail, a text message, an instant message, or a command or request to access an Internet site."
ON JANUARY 1, 2010, IT WILL BE ILLEGAL (in the State of Illinois) to
* Send or read a text message while your car is in traffic, unless fully stopped due to a blocked roadway (such as a train crossing). A stop sign or stop light does NOT waive this restriction. You must place the car in park or neutral gear, or pull over to the side of the road and stop.
* Send or read an email message while your car is in traffic, unless fully stopped due to a blocked roadway (such as a train crossing). A stop sign or stop light does NOT waive this restriction. You must place the car in park or neutral gear, or pull over to the side of the road and stop.
* Use a cell phone in a SCHOOL or CONSTRUCTION zone without the use of a hands-free device. In other words, you cannot HOLD the cell phone while using it. You must use a device (such as a Bluetooth headset or ear bud) which allows you to keep both hands on the wheel. To use such a device you must have a compatible phone and must purchase and install the hands-free device itself. Contact your cellular provider for specific information about products and services
available for your cell phone.
Fines for violation of these laws will start at $75.00, with higher fines expected for the most serious infractions. Obviously, no fine can ever compensate for injuries or loss of life.
The law does NOT apply to use of a navigation device, such as a GPS system.
You can get more information on Illinois Driving Laws.
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