Rout 53 Extension Update and Lake County News

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.

Lake County Transportation & Route 53

County Chairman Urges Tollway to Advance

Lake County Transportation Projects

Lake County Board Chairman Suzi Schmidt met with the new Executive Director of the Illinois Tollway, Kristi LaFleur, Tuesday to discuss Lake County transportation issues and request the Tollway give consideration to two key transportation improvement projects: IL Route 53 and IL Route 120.

Chairman Schmidt emphasized that the Illinois Tollway is the appropriate agency to move these projects forward using the agency's "Context Sensitive Solutions" (CSS) process, which uses an inclusive approach to define the project improvements by involving stakeholders. The I-355 Tollway project is an example.

Chairman Schmidt said, "Improvements to these roadways will help our economy and improve the quality of life for residents who experience gridlock every day. We have to address Lake County's traffic congestion in order to create and retain jobs. I want to thank Ms. LaFleur for taking the time to meet with me and Lake County staff to learn more about these critical transportation projects."

The "Unified Vision for the Central Lake Thruway" calls for the construction of a Route 120 by-pass from Volo to Grayslake that would be a four-lane boulevard in a wide 300-foot right-of-way. The plan is supported by the entire Lake County legislative delegation, along with 11 mayors, five Lake County Board members, and 12 elected bodies. While this is a State road, Lake County and local communities took the lead in this planning effort and conducted a feasibility study. The result was a strong local consensus.

The Route 53 extension into Lake County is another key project that has broad support. Last April 76% of Lake County voters overwhelming showed their support for extending Route 53 in a non-binding referendum.

In September 2001, IDOT and the State Toll Highway Authority, in their extensive Lake County Transportation Improvement Project (LCTIP), completed a draft report which identified the Route 53 extension as one of two finalist alternatives to decide between. To date, however, the State has not decided which option to pursue.

Additionally, both projects are included in the pending "Go To 2040" Regional Plan for the Chicago Area and they scored the highest in congestion relief and mobility opportunities. The Tollway Board is expected to discuss these projects at an upcoming meeting.

Schmidt added, "I hope the Tollway Board seriously considers moving these projects forward to improve transportation across the region."

Construction Update

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Construction Updates:

On Wednesday, June 2^nd till Friday, October 29^th, 2010

The Illinois Department of Transportation will resurface approximately 7 miles along Interstate 290/IL 53 from Higgins Road (IL 72) to Rand Road (US 12). This project will be constructed in stages. Traffic on southbound I-290/IL 53 will have permanent daytime lane closures from June 2^nd till August 27^th. Furthermore, traffic on northbound I-290/IL 53 will be impacted with permanent lane closures from August 27^th to October 29^th, 2010. Motorists should expect delays and use caution in the work zone. The Interstate 290/IL 53 project repairs will include bridge work, drainage improvements, and patching.

Please refer to the Interstate 290 website for further details:

Interstate 290 Resurfacing Project

IDOT has also created a dedicated phone line for the Interstate 290 Resurfacing Project: 1-847-705-4696

IDOT appreciates your patience and urges the motoring public to begin to take necessary steps such as alternate route planning, car pooling, flexible work schedules, and public transportation to avoid anticipated travel delays

Biggest Garage Sale

June 5-6 Yard Sale

9am to 4pm

Lions Park in Lake Zurich

Got excess stuff?

Want to buy cheap?

The best place to satisfy either need will be Lions Park in Lake Zurich on Saturday and Sunday, June 5-6. That's when the Lake Zurich Lions Club hosts the World's Biggest Yard Sale in its 3-acre park.

The park will be open for setup to anyone who wants to sell stuff that is taking up space in their home, office, garage or back shed starting at 6 A.M. The park will be open to the public from 9-4.

"$40 for booth space is less than it costs to run newspaper ads for your own garage sale and it provides a lot more visibility," said Lion Jim Lumsden, organizer of the event. "We have more than 100 spaces in the park, so it will be a good one-stop-shopping experience."

To secure selling space in the park, register online at lzlions.org or call Jim Lumsden at 847-691-4187.

Items that are not sold can be donated at the end of the day. Whatever the Lions earn is earmarked for college or vocational school scholarships.

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 ClassicCar

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!!

Seniors Day Celebration

Seniors Day Celebration

Independence Grove Forest Preserve

Libertyville

June 9th

9am-Noon

Free Event

The Lake County Forest Preserve District's 38th annual Seniors Day celebration is set for June 9 at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville. It will run from 9 a.m. to noon and is open to Lake County residents 55 or older.

Music, bingo, boat rides, health screenings and more offered.

Horseshoes Horseshoe Tournament starts at 10:00 a.m.

Bingo and registration for drawings are offered in the air-conditioned Visitors Center. Music is provided by a DJ who spins hit tunes from the '40s, '50s and '60s.

Healthy snacks are provided by Whole Foods, watermelon, hot dogs, chips, ice cream, coffee and water will also be provided while supplies last.

On the day of the event, Independence Grove is open exclusively for Seniors Day attendees and is closed to general preserve traffic until 1 p.m. The entrance to Independence Grove is located on Route 137, east of Milwaukee Avenue.

Many of Lake County township offices will provide bus transportation to the event.

Registration is not required.

Admission is free. For more information call 847-367-6640 or visit: www.lcfpd.org

Pet Vaccination Clinic for Seniors

Affordable Pet Vaccination Clinic

Pet Vaccination Clinic
SENIORS 55+ ONLY

The Regent Center (formerly the Mundelein Senior Center)

1200 Regent Dr., Mundelein, IL, 60060

June 12, 2010

12pm-3pm

Reduced Fees (CASH ONLY) for Seniors Only

                                      Spayed             Not Spayed

RABIES                           FREE                     FREE

DISTEMPER                    $10                       $10

L.C. TAGS                       $10                       $40

MICROCHIP                   $15                       $15

University Center Nights

"UNIVERSITY CENTER NIGHTS"

JUNE 16 & JULY 15

6:00pm - 8:00pm

If you would like to explore returning to school to complete your bachelor's degree, earn a graduate degree, or pursue professional development programs, the University Center of Lake County is here to help. University Center will host information sessions on Wednesday, June 16 and Thursday, July 15, both from 6 to 8 pm at the Grayslake facility (1200 University Center Drive; at the intersection of Washington St. and Lancer Lane).

"University Center Nights" showcase the 90 programs available in Grayslake, Waukegan, Great Lakes Naval Training Center, or via online study. Representatives from the University Center's member institutions will be on hand to answer questions and provide further information about their programs.

The University Center's member institutions are: Benedictine University, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Concordia University Chicago, DePaul University, Dominican University, Illinois State University, Kendall College, National-Louis University, North Park University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Saint Xavier University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois at Springfield, and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each offers selected programs.

For more information about programs offered through the University Center of Lake County, visit its website www.ucenter.org or call 847/665-4000.

Lake Zurich Area Triathlon

July 11th Triathlon 1.5K Swim 40K bike 10K Run

Lake Zurich is happy to bring back the Lake Zurich Area Triathlon to be held on Sunday, July 11. They are offering a true Olympic distance event that includes a 1.5k swim, 40k bike and 10k run. The event will be staged out of Paulus Park which serves as the focal point for all race related activities.

On Saturday, July 10, they will be holding packet pick-up at the park. There will be a few sponsors on-site handing out sponsor provided products as well as live music. The organizers will be conducting course talks and plan to squeeze in a kids fun run.

For more information or to register, go to www.321goevents.com. For more information about the event or to volunteer, please email info@321goevents.com.

Lake County Forest Preserve

Lake County Forest Preserves Presents:

Events in the Plaza - Tuesday Nights (Thursday rain date)

Independence Grove's Millennia Plaza

June 15 Peter Oprisko

Chicago's Singing Sensation, a highly entertaining, educational, and interactive show of America's best Sinatra, Jazz and Pop standards, plus Broadway's golden era highlights.

June 22 Spoken Four

Four musicians deliver rich, sound, tight grooves and seamless harmonies

in a non-stop high-energy show, performing a variety of pop and rock favorites.

June 29 World Class Noise

Featuring the "Tough Love Horns" and dynamite vocals, Chicago's finest rock 'n soul/funk band will deliver the goods and leave you wanting more. Saxapohone

July 6 Illinois Brass Band

Experience an inspiring performance of classical, Dixie, Broadway, show tunes and marches by this award-winning 30-piece brass band,

July 13 White Saddle Band

Celebrating life across America's heartland, these professionals perform the best old and new country music, infused with R&B, blues, and straight-no-chaser rock and roll.

July 20 The Rhythm Rockets

Get ready to jump, Jack! Fronted by a vibrant vocalist, this sax-driven band serves up '40s & '50s influenced jump, jazz, rhythm and blues with a vintage vibe.

July 27 Rick Lindy and the Wild Ones

Let Rick's versatile vocal range take you on a rock-a-billy time machine of '50s & '60s rock, with hits by Johnny Cash, Elvis, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly and more.

August 3 Incendio

All the way from Los Angeles, this Latin guitar world fusion group offers a fiery brand of melodic guitar and modern would rhythms that will take you on a global journey.

August 10 Libido Funk Circus

Say goodbye to another hot summer series with this high-energy musical tour de force of all your favorite songs.

Independence Grove 16400 W. Buckley Road (Route 137), Libertyville 847-968-3499 www.independencegrove.org.

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)