May 26, 2010 
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Lake County News
From
Craig Taylor
 

Craig Taylor, Representative District 19

 
CraigTaylor
I want to wish everyone a safe and fun filled Memorial Day weekend! I have the honor of marching in the Lake Zurich Memorial Day Parade with the American Legion. Keep in mind this is a solemn occasion to honor our military. Also keep in mind I haven't marched or fired a rifle since my Air Force basic training back in the 60s which may prove interesting..
 
For those of you that use Old McHenry Road for your travels, please keep in mind it WILL indeed be closed as noted below. There's also the sewer construction on Midlothion Road and it's the last week of school which means the planned detour route is going to be problematic as well. Please drive carefully and plan ahead!
 
Please feel free to forward this newsletter. It's a great way to keep everyone up to date on County news and local events. If you have any comments, suggestions or questions, please call or email me.
 
My contact information if you need to reach me by phone is:
Home phone 847-438-2961
Cell phone: 224-805-6027
 
or email:
I consider it an honor and privilege to serve you!
 
Please stay safe!
Thanks!
Craig
 
Lake County Board Member & Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner
District 19 Representative
Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, Long Grove
 
REMINDER: Old McHenry Road Closure - June 1
  CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILROAD 

TO 

MAKE REPAIRS TO

OLD McHENRY ROAD CROSSING

JUNE 1, 2010 TO JUNE 8, 2010

 

Old McHenry Road (County Route V-77) will be closed to through traffic, from Quentin Road (County Route V-62) to Midlothian Road, by the Lake County Division of Transportation to accommodate the installation of a new rubber crossing at the railroad crossing by the Canadian National Railroad. The closure will begin at 7:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 1, 2010 and end at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 8, 2010.

The Canadian National Railroad will take out the existing rubber crossing installed in 2000 and replace it with a new full depth rubber crossing.

 

Local traffic will be allowed from Quentin Road west to the closed crossing and from Midlothian Road east to the closed crossing. No traffic will be allowed to use the crossing while the Canadian National Railroad is completing their repairs.

 

The signed detour route will be Midlothian Road, to Illinois Route 22 (Half Day Road), to Quentin Road (County Route V-62).

 

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Memorial Day Parade

 

  Monday, May 31, 2010 Eagle/Flag

 
Lake Zurich will hold its Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 31, 2010. The parade steps off at 10:00 AM, beginning at the Lake Zurich American Legion Post, 51 Lions Drive (by Village Hall), proceeding to Main St., on to Old Rand Rd. and ending at the Veterans Memorial on Mohawk Trail (by the Police Facility). Participants in the parade include Veterans, US Navy Color Guard, Boy and Girl Scout troops, Fire, Police, EMS, the LZ High School Band and many other groups.

Please join in honoring our countries fallen heroes, the men and women in our armed forces serving today and our Veterans that have bravely served in the past. Following the parade there will be a ceremony held at the Veterans Memorial paying respect to our men and women in uniform that have made and continue to make our nation the land of the free and the home of the brave!

 

Old McHenry Resurfacing Project 

 
The contractor for the upcoming Old McHenry Road resurfacing project will take advantage of the railroad road closure to begin the resurfacing work on Old McHenry Road between Midlothian Road and Quentin Road on June 1st. Doing so will help to minimize the inconvenience to motorists from the two projects at that location.
 
The Old McHenry Road resurfacing project from US Route 12 to Quentin Road should take a total of six to eight weeks to complete and be finished by early August.  Impacts to traffic will be limited to intermittent temporary lane closures while paving crews are working.
 

Lake County Property Taxes 1st Installment Due June 3

 

Property owners have received their bills and now it's time to make the first payment. The first installment of Lake County property taxes are due Thursday, June 3.

 

Payment Options:

U.S. Mail (18 N. County Street, #102, Waukegan, IL 60085)

Pay by Phone 

 

On-line by credit card or e-check

 

In person at most Lake County Banks

 

In person at the Treasurers Office  

Drop boxes 

 

To avoid late penalties, payments must be received or postmarked by June 3, 2010.  By Illinois State Statute, any payment received after the due date must include a 1.5% penalty per month.

 

Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm, and from 8:30 am to 7 pm on June 3. For more information contact the Lake County Treasurer's Office.

 
Household Chemical Waste Collection Event

 

June 5, 2010

8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

May Whitney Elementary School

100 Church Street
 

All HCW collections sponsored by SWALCO (the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) are for Illinois residents ONLY. You do not need to reside in the community where the collection takes place in order to participate. SWALCO also offers Year-Round HCW Collection Events at their Gurnee facility by appointment only, www.swalco.org or 847-336-9340. 

 

If you have questions or would like to learn more about SWALCO  programs and services, visit the website, www.swalco.orgor call  847-336-9340.  Sign up online for our e-list service announcing upcoming events, collections and programs.

 

The following are general lists of materials/items that are acceptable and not acceptable at our
household chemical waste collections.


 
Materials ACCEPTED at HCW Collections:

·      Aerosol Products

·      Antifreeze

·      Asbestos

·      Batteries:  Rechargeable (NI-CAD), Lithium and Metal Hydride Batteries (NO ALKALINE or LEAD-ACID)

·      Drain Cleaners

·     Driveway Sealers

·      Fertilizers, Herbicides 

·       Fluorescent Lights and CFL's (compact fluorescent bulbs)

·      Fungicides

·      Furniture Strippers and Varnishes

·      Garden and Lawn Chemicals

·      Gasoline

·      Hobby Chemicals

·      Household Cleaners

·      Insecticides and Pesticides

·       Mercury (including thermometers and thermostats)

·      Metal Polishes

·      Motor Oil

·     Oil-based Paints

·      Paint Removers

·      Pool Chemicals

·      Prescription Drugs (for People and Pets), Over-the Counter Medicines and Supplements (NO DEA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES - see below)

·    Personal Care Products (including cosmetics, skin-care products, shampoos, etc.)

·    Solvents


The following materials are NOT ACCEPTED at HCW Collections:

·    Agricultural Chemicals

·     Alkaline Batteries

·     Business or Institutional Wastes

·      DEA Controlled Substances(click for list at DEA site)

·      Explosives and Ammunition

·     Fire Extinguishers

·      Fireworks

·      Household Electronics

·      Latex Paint

·      Lead-acid Batteries

·      Propane Tanks

·      Medical Wastes

·     Sharps/Needles

·      Smoke Detectors

·      Tires

To contact the DEA Chicago Branch Office, call (312) 353-7875.

 

Regal Entertainment Group Free Family Film Festival

 

REG's Free Family Film Festival is Now Showing!

 

Regal Entertainment Group has planned a fun-filled summer of select movies for kids and parents. Regal has proudly offered this free summer fun since 1991. It's FREE!

 

Selected G or PG movies start at 10:00am every Tuesday and Wednesday during the festival. Tickets and seating are first-come, first-served and are limited to theatre capacity.

 

The Free Family Film Festival is safe, lots of fun and a great way for kids to spend a weekday morning in the summer. Tickets for their 2010 Free Family Film Festival are exclusively available at select theatres' box office on the day of the show.

 
 

Lake Zurich 12
755 S. Rand Road
Lake Zurich ,IL 60047
847-550-9297

 

06/08/2010-06/09/2010  Polar Express (G)

                                     Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)

06/15/2010-06/16/2010  Doogal (G)

                                     Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)

06/22/2010-06/23/2010  Tale of Despereaux (G)

                                     Planet 51 (PG)

06/29/2010-06/30/2010  Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G)

                                     Surf's Up (PG)

07/06/2010-07/07/2010  ARCTIC TALE (G)

                                     Madagascar (PG)

07/13/2010-07/14/2010  Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius (G)

                                     Madagascar 2 (PG)

07/20/2010-07/21/2010  Wallace and Gromit (G)

                                     Shrek The Third (PG)

07/27/2010-07/28/2010  Rugrats The Movie (G)

                                     Bee Movie (PG)

08/03/2010-08/04/2010  Charlotte's Web (G)

                                     Hotel For Dogs (PG)

 

Lake Zurich Area Cruise Night

 
Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce Cruise Night
June 1st, 2010 thru August 31st 2010
EVERY TUESDAY
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
 
Deerpath Commons Mall
935 S. Rand Road
On Rand Road (Route 12), 1.5 miles South of
Route 22, in the Aldi's, Binny's & La-Z-Boy
Parking Lot
 
Check out cool cars, listen to cool music
and join in the cool FUN and talk!
 
FREE to ALL cruisers & spectators!
 
 
For more info & photos, visit us on Facebook. Just "Google"
Lake Zurich Cruise Night and click on the Facebook Link;
or visit our website at LakeZurichCruiseNight.com
 
Hope to see you there!!
 
 

PRINT PRESCRIPTION DRUG CARD

 
County residents can take advantage of a prescription drug discount card program.  The free card that is accepted at most pharmacies offers average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs.  This is intended for people without prescription coverage or on medicines not covered by your plan.  The card may also be used where accepted to fill prescriptions for pets. To print a card, click here
 
 
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