Lake County News

Traffic will be reduced to one lane on the Eden's Spur prior to merging with the inbound Eden's Expressway. Scope of work includes removing the existing pavement surface. Portable Changeable Message Signs will been placed along the Spur within the Tollway right-of-way towards the eastern end of the project informing drivers of the lane reduction.

The Eden's Spur will be reduced to one lane in each direction following the 4^th of July Holiday.

The noise wall construction schedule is still to be determined but we are confident the walls will be constructed after the majority of the roadway/bridge work is complete (Fall/Winter 2010).

Information is available on the Tollway web-site, www.illinoistollway.com.

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Northern Illinois' largest Civil War Reenactment!

July 10 10am-5pm

July 11 9am-3pm

Lakewood Forest Preserve

CivilWarSoldiers Hear the crack of gunfire and the boom of cannons at the Lake County Forest Preserves' 19th annual Civil War Days at the Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda, Saturday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Civil War Days is the largest Civil War re-enactment in northern Illinois. This annual event draws over 600 re-enactors from seven states, and 5,000 visitors from Illinois and surrounding areas. Civil War Days features infantry, cavalry and artillery re-enactors, as well as musicians, sutlers, historical figures and civilians.

The 2010 National Junior Disability Championships
are coming to Lake County!
Sunday, July 18 to Saturday, July 24, 2010 at
Lake Forest High School and Deerfield High School

Presented by World Sport Chicago, supported by the United States Paralympics and other sponsors, NJDC 2010 is the largest multi-sport competition in the country for junior athletes who have a primary physical or visual impairment.

Competition will be provided in wheelchair track, field, weightlifting, table tennis, swimming, field, archery and wheelchair basketball. SpecialOlympic

Here is how you can support the Games! Adopt-An-Athlete - Join the many rotaries, Lions Clubs, Kiwanis Clubs and other service groups who are supporting the games by participating in our Adopt-An-Athlete program at $300 per athlete. This support allows junior athletes to compete at NJDC at an affordable cost.

Volunteerism - Over 400 volunteers are needed during this eight day event Sponsorship/Vendor Opportunities -

The 2010 NJDC provides a large continuum of sponsorship and vendor opportunities. Learn how your business can benefit from NJDC's media, public relations, signage, collateral and community involvement. Support a NJDC Team - GLASA is looking for groups to support NJDC teams in a number of ways;

i.e., provide a welcome basket at the opening ceremony (Saturday, July 17th), make signs to support a team at competitions, etc.

To become a partner of NJDC or to learn how to support and cheer on these athletes and teams, contact the local organizing committee of the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association at 847-283-0908 or visit our website at www.njdc2010.org.

Vacation in Lake County

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. 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.

Beach Advisory

Beaches are monitored from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

From May to September, the Health Department's Lakes Management Unit samples Lake Michigan beaches 4 days a week. The water samples are tested for E. coli bacteria, which are found in the intestines of almost all warm-blooded animals. While not all strains of E. coli are the same, certain strains can make humans sick if ingested in high enough concentrations.

If water samples come back high for E. coli (235 E. coli/100 ml), the management body for the bathing beach is notified and a sign is posted indicating the beach closure. Additionally, since rain events tend to lead to elevated bacteria levels in the water column, the LMU advises that persons avoid swimming for 48 hours after a large rain event.

University Center Adds New Programs & Members

UCenter Eastern Illinois University (EIU) and Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) became members of the University Center of Lake County in action taken at the University Center's June Governing Board meeting. EIU will bring its Bachelor of Arts in General Studies program and ONU will bring its Bachelor of Science in Nursing for RNs and Master of Science in Nursing programs. Recruiting for these new programs is already underway.

"We're very pleased to welcome Eastern and Olivet Nazarene into the University Center," said Executive Director and Dean G. Gary Grace. "Our goal is to offer the region access to a flexible array of programs and these three new programs help us do so. 'Perpetual students' who tried out a lot of majors but never finished a degree will want to look carefully at Eastern's program. It provides a structure for aggregating their credit and finishing a degree with a minimal number of EIU courses. The Olivet programs are designed for nurses who want to advance their careers by earning a BSN or MSN at an accelerated pace through a combination of classroom learning and online interaction."

The BA in General Studies program is designed specifically for adults who work and may have completed credits at more than one college or university. It addresses the challenge faced by adults who pursued more than one major without completing a bachelor's degree or who completed an Associate of Applied Science degree and find it difficult to transfer all of their credits. Instead of pursuing a major, students work with an academic advisor to develop an individualized program plan. All credits previously earned at a regionally-accredited institution are applied toward degree requirements. Only 20 semester hours must be earned from EIU.

The ONU nursing programs follow an accelerated calendar that allows completion in fewer than 24 months. As soon as enough students are identified, the programs can begin; they are not tied to traditional academic calendars. The RN to BSN program combines face-to-face coursework one night per week with additional online instruction. The MSN program is online except for a Weekend Plenary Session-like a conference-that will happen on Olivet's campus. MSN students select one of three specialty tracks: nursing education, management and leadership, or emergency preparedness and disaster readiness.

Representatives from these programs and the others offered through the Center will participate in a "University Center Night" college fair on July 15, from 6 to 8 pm at the University Center facility at 1200 University Center Drive in Grayslake. For more information, contact Tonia Baxter, Recruitment Specialist/Advisor. She may be reached at tbaxter@ucenter.org or 847/665-4014.

Construction Zone Speed Inforcement

In The Zone
Typically, when workers are present the speed limit is 45 mph, unless otherwise marked. When workers are not present, you are still required to follow the posted workzone speed limit.

· Slow down - Reduced speeds are applied when normal conditions do not exist for the motorist (narrow lanes, changing conditions, edge drop offs). Posted speed limits throughout work zones are not a suggestion-they are the law! There is a Zero Tolerance policy against violations in work zones and fines have increased.

The Law
Legislation Passed in 2004
Increased Fines: Speeding in a work zone is against the law. The Illinois State Police has a Zero Tolerance policy for motorists caught speeding in
a work zone.
Penalties for speeding are as follows:
· $375 for first time offense
· $1000 for subsequent offense(s)
· 90 day suspension of license
Photo Enforcement: The Illinois State Police can now take pictures of motorists speeding in work zones. This photo speed enforcement law allows pictures to be taken of the front and rear license plates, along with a picture of the driver. With this system, tickets will be mailed to the registered owners.

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