Lake Cook Rd Construction - Wilmot to Pfingsten/Deerlake planned to start week of March 13th-Expect Delays

Cook County Highway Department (CCHD)  will initiate a  construction project on Lake Cook Rd starting week of March 13,2011*

The project limits are from just E of Wilmot Road to Deerlake Road in Deerfield.   Wilmot is located just E of the Tollway (I-294) and Deerlake is located just W of Waukegan (Route IL 43).    Project will involve improvements including pavement patching and grinding work from E of Wimot to Pine Street and   full pavement widening, reconstruction (Pine to Deerlake) and intersection improvements at Pfingsten Road and removal and replacement of a bridge and box culvert near the intersection of Pfingsten/Lake Cook Road.

Initial work planned beginning week of March 13^th will focus on the intersections of Deerlake, Pfingsten and Pine Street.  Contractor, Capital Cement will initiate periodic daytime lane closures at these intersections.  As roadwork proceeds in April lane traffic lanes will be reduced to one lane eastbound and one lane westbound in each direction and traffic shifted to various lanes.

 Motorists can EXPECT DELAYS and are advised to drive safely though the construction zone. CCHD plans to provide Electronic Message Signs to alert motorists of the Lake Cook Road construction.

Project is planned for completion by late October 2011.

 Cook County Highway Department will  provide construction updates as work proceeds. 

For further information contact the  Resident Engineer Aaron Lebowitz at 847-299-2761.

*Cook County is now finalizing contracts/agreements so actual work & lane closures may not start until midweek.  Start of work is also weather permitting.

Health Department Offers Low-cost Pet Vaccination Clinic 

in Mundelein, March 12

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program, together with the 4H Club All In Ag, will offer a low-cost pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. until noon. The clinic will be held at the Fremont Township Center, 22376 W. Erhart Road, Mundelein.
 
This clinic provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep pets up to date with their shots and rabies tags. Donations of pet food, litter and supplies will also be accepted to benefit the Pooch Pantry, a pet food and supply source for needy families.

The vaccination costs are as follows:

For Pets Spayed/Neutered
One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $20.00
One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $25.00
Distemper complex only: $10.00
Microchip: $15.00

For Pets Not Spayed/Neutered
One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $50.00
One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $55.00
Distemper complex only: $10.00
Microchip: $15.00

Pets will be taken on a first come first served basis. All animals brought to the clinic must be at least four months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats placed in carriers. Only cash will be accepted on site.

The Health Department's Animal Care and Control Program tracks pet vaccinations and rabies tags, investigates animal bites and complaints of nuisance and neglect, as well as impounds stray animals.

For additional information please contact the Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control facility at: (847) 949-9925. 

Housing Resources to Help Residents & Improve Neighborhoods
During these difficult times, families and communities from all walks of life are feeling the impact. The Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County has programs that can help your residents, employees and neighborhoods.  As a HUD-certified nonprofit agency, you and your residents never have to worry about scams or fees. 

Mortgage Programs You Can Feel Good About

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Homebuyers can receive 10% of the property purchase price, up to $15,000, to help offset the need for high out-of-pocket costs for down payment and closing costs. AHC supports buyers throughout the complex purchase process and helps insure they are getting the best financing terms possible in today's tough credit market.

Home Improvement for Distressed Properties:

AHC protects your town's housing stock and helps insure residents have safe and decent housing. Qualified homeowners can receive no/low-interest loans and grants, along with technical assistance to insure quality work by reputable contractors at a fair price.

Foreclosure Prevention Services:

Education classes, individual counseling and (where appropriate) intervention with the mortgage lender provide practical guidance for those behind on their mortgage payments.

Homebuyer Education & Counseling

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Helps buyers navigate the complex home purchase process, overcome credit and debt issues, and prepare to be a successful and responsible homeowner 

Connect with Lake County -

I Want to Hear From You  

In the next "County Update" LCTV program, Chairman David Stolman will answer YOUR questions.

If you have a question about County services from transportation to property taxes, simply send an email to communications@lakecountyil.gov. We will be sure to share a link to the program when we finish taping.   

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