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Lake County News
from Craig Taylor | |
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Craig Taylor Representative District 19 |
It's been an action packed week and a half since I was sworn in as your District 19 Representative to the Lake County Board. I want to thank all those who passed along their congratulations and best wishes! Your kind words and support are appreciated. I'd also like to mention what a wonderful group of individuals I've met at the County Building in Waukegan and the Department of Transportation and Lake County Forest Preserve Offices both located in Libertyville. Everyone who lives and works in Lake County can be proud of these folks and the fine job they do for us.
Please take a moment to look over the items of information I've included below. Of particular note is the upcoming Lake County Fair which runs from July 28th through August 2nd. It's being held at the new Fair Grounds which are very easy to get to from anywhere in District 19. Just head straight up Midlothian Road and you'll drive right into it (about a 20 minute ride from Lake Zurich).
Also of importance is the information on the Senior Citizens Property Tax Assessment Freeze, who qualifies and how to apply for it. The information may not apply to you but if you know someone 65 or older you may want to pass this along to them.
Don't forget the Lake Zurich Lion's Club Alpine Festival this weekend. It starts today, July 24th and runs through Sunday the 26th. The Alpine Parade kicks off Sunday at 11:30 a.m. and I hope to see you there! For more on Alpine Fest see lzlions.org on the web.
As always, I look forward to meeting you and please feel free to contact me with your concerns or comments. You can reach me by phone, 847-438-2961 or email: ctaylor@lakecountyil.gov
I want to keep you informed of Lake County News and would very much appreciate it if you know anyone not receiving this newsletter, that you forward it to them and suggest they join my email list.
Thanks and have a safe and fun filled summer!
Craig Taylor |
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Lake County Fair July 28 - August 2 |
New location is on the corner of Peterson Rd. and Midlothian Rd. in Grayslake, IL. 1060 E. Peterson Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030
The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be available for view all 6 days of the Lake County Fair.
Parade Times:
Wednesday, July 29th 6:30pm
Saturday, August 1st 5:00pm
Sunday, August 2nd 11:30am
Hitching show is 45 minutes prior to each parade.
Entertainment includes:
Southern Exposure
Chasin' Mason
Randy Houser
James Otto
Jamey Johnson
Blake Shelton
2008 Queens
More highlights:
Talent Contest Sunday, August 2nd
Battle of Bands Friday, July 31st
Truck and Tractor Pulls Friday and Saturday
Phone: (847) 680-7200
Fax: (847) 680-7260
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm |
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Lake County Health Department Provides Beach Advisory Information On-line |
Real-time, near shore beach conditions, with information on air and water temperature, relative humidity, wind speed and direction, precipitation and wave height is now available at SwimCast.
"Conditions on the lake can change quickly. This Web page provides helpful information so residents can decide whether or not it's a good day for their trip to a Lake Michigan beach," said the Health Department's Executive Director Irene Pierce.
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the Health Department's Lakes Management Unit samples Lake Michigan beaches to test 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 beach's manager is notified and a sign is posted indicating the beach closure. In addition, because heavy rain tends to lead to elevated bacteria levels in the water, the Health Department advises that persons avoid swimming for 48 hours after a large rain event.
In addition to monitoring swimming beaches along Lake Michigan in Lake County, the Health Department's Lakes Management Unit also works to monitor lakes and streams throughout the county. For more information on beach monitoring, please call the Lakes Management Unit at (847) 377-8030. |
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Senior Citizens Can Apply for Property Tax Assessment Freeze |
 Lake County senior citizens 65 years old or older whose income does not exceed $55,000 may qualify for a property assessment freeze, if the property is their primary residence. However, they must submit an application to the Lake County Chief County Assessment Office. The County Board voted to extend the deadline from July 1 until August 31, 2009 at the July 14th meeting.
Taxpayers can visit the Chief County Assessment Office or any one of the 18 township assessor offices and pick up an application or ask questions. Completed application forms should be mailed to the Chief County Assessment Office, 18 North County Street - 7th Floor, Waukegan, Illinois, by August 31. For questions, residents can call the Chief County Assessment Office at (847) 377-2050. A list of township assessor offices and additional information is available at www.lakecountyil.gov/assessor.
Residents are encouraged to share this information with their senior parents, family members, friends and neighbors who may be eligible.
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Requesting Lake County Vital Records |
You may order a certified copy of a birth, death or marriage record from the County Clerk's office. For fees, hours, and more information, visit the County Clerk's website. | |
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