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Lake County News
From
Craig Taylor |
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Craig Taylor, Representative District 19 | |
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| Craig Taylor, District 19 Representative (Click on picture) |
I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! My heart felt gratitude and thanks to those of us that serviced in our military, those who continue to serve and of course those who gave their lives for this great nation. To all of them and their families, "THANK YOU"!!
Please forward this e-newsletter to anyone you feel may benefit from its content. By helping me get the word out in this manner you're also helping me GO GREEN! Thank you!!
If you've gotten this letter from a friend, please join my email list at the bottom of this page to receive future issues.
Should you need to contact me, my contact information follows:
Home phone: 847-438-2961
Cell phone: 224-805-6027 or email:
I consider it a honor and privilege to serve you! Thanks!
Lake County Board Member & Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner District 19 Representative Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, Long Grove |
| GILMER ROAD RESURFACING | |
DIAMOND LAKE ROAD to HAWLEY STREET
· Project construction will begin June 1st.
· Construction is expected to be completed by October 1st. |
| LAKE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION | |
TALKIN' TRANSPORTATION: PRESERVING OUR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) works hard to keep its highways, bridges, and bikeways in good condition, including repaving roads, replacing culverts, and repairing bridges.
In this Talkin' Transportation, learn how LCDOT is using high-tech equipment to strategically plan for preservation projects, and save taxpayer money. Also, find out about the preservation projects planned for the next few years. Watch 7 minute video |
| PROPERTY TAXES | |
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Property Taxes: 1st Installment Due Date June 6 |
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Property owners have received their bills and now it's time to make the first payment. The first installment of your property taxes is due Monday, June 6.
To avoid late penalties, payments must be received or U.S. postmarked by June 6. Per Illinois Statute, any payment received after the due date must include a 1.5% monthly penalty.
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Instructions | |
U.S. Mail |
18 N. County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085 | |
On-line by credit card or e-check |
www.lakecountyil.gov/treasurer
A processing fee will be charged by the processing company.
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In person at most Lake County banks |
Must bring original bill or a copy of the bill
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Drop box |
Must pay by check and include tax bill stub in sealed envelope.
Locations:
- 18 N. County Street, Waukegan
- Libertyville campus off Winchester Road, a half block west of Milwaukee Avenue
Look for "Collectors Drop Box" sign.
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Office hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Due Date, June 6, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
More information:
Lake County Treasurer's Office www.lakecountyil.gov/treasurer |
| UNSERVICEABLE U.S. FLAGS | |
FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY JUNE 10th
 There is a receptacle outside the Lake Zurich American Legion Post (51 Lions Dr., Lake Zurich) for the collection of worn, torn and unserviceable U.S. Flags. Please deposit any unusable flags in the container resembling a post office mail box located to the left of the Post front door. The flags will be disposed of under guidelines of the US Flag Code and The American Legion protocol. There will be a flag retirement ceremony on June 10th, 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 51 Lions Drive, Lake Zurich (next to Village Hall).
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| BARRINGTON RELAY FOR LIFE | |
RELAY FOR LIFE AT BARRINGTON HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 10th
Please visit us on Facebook and www.relayforlifebarrington.com or call Sara at 847-368-1166. Make a difference. Help the world celebrate more birthdays. See you at the track! (one more thing, wear purple!) And don't forget FIDO.....Bark For LIfe will be held on August 7th with more information to follow later! |
| LAKE ZURICH/WAUCONDA RELAY FOR LIFE | |
RELAY FOR LIFE AT PAULUS PARK SATURDAY, JUNE 11th
American Cancer Society RELAY FOR LIFE. Lake Zurich /Wauconda area
Saturday June 11th -Sunday June 12th at Paulus Park. Lake Zurich
To register to be on or start a team or donate go to:
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| LAKE COUNTY for BUSINESS | |
Motorola Mobility Chooses Lake County
After a national search of possible locations for corporate headquarters, Motorola Mobility made the decision to stay in Libertyville, preserving the 3,000 jobs that are currently here and ensuring new employment growth in the future. CEO Sanjay Jha and Governor Pat Quinn jointly announced the decision at the company's headquarters on U. S. Route 45 on Friday, May 6.
"The decision to locate Motorola Mobility's corporate headquarters in Libertyville highlights our long-standing commitment to the State of Illinois, " Jha said. "I would like to thank Governor Quinn for his leadership and I appreciate our partnership with the state of Illinois."
An important factor in the company's decision was the State's incentive package for Motorola Mobility, which includes $100 million in tax credits over the next 10 years, that can be applied to either the company's annual withholding tax liability or its annual corporate income tax liability. In addition, the State of Illinois provided the company with training grants and grant funds through its Large Business Development Program.
The tax credits are provided through the EDGE program of the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO). EDGE is designed as an incentive to retain or attract businesses to locate in Illinois. The State approved legislation, signed into law by Governor Quinn on Friday at Motorola, that broadened the EDGE program.
"Thanks to this partnership, Motorola will be designing state-of-the-art communication devices right here in Illinois," said Governor Quinn. "My administration is committed to encouraging innovation - like that taking place at Motorola - and creating the high-tech, high-paying jobs that are moving our state's economy forward."
David Stolman (at left in picture below), Lake County Board Chairman, noted that the company's impact on the local economy goes far beyond the 3,000 people employed here. "There is a multiplier effect from these jobs on Lake County's restaurants, retail stores, and other businesses supported by these employees and their families," Stolman said. "This is a great day for Lake County."
Libertyville Mayor Terry Weppler echoed these sentiments. "Motorola has been a great Libertyville company for many years, and we are very excited that the Mobility spin-off, led by Sanjay Jha, will continue to design its innovative products right here," Weppler said.
Motorola Mobility, Inc. is one of two spin-offs from Motorola, Inc., formed officially in January 2011 when the company agreed to separate into two separate corporate entities. The other spin-off, Motorola Solutions, is headquartered in Schaumburg.
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| VACATION IN LAKE COUNTY | |
Plan Your Summer Travels with Great Attractions - Right Here in Lake County
Summer is around the corner, and if you're looking for some fun family activities in Lake County, there are lots of things to choose from. In this 13 minute video, County Board Member Aaron Lawlor, along with Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau President Maureen Riedy share great information on natural spaces and fun places in Lake County, as well as where to get information, deals, and much more. Watch Now: |
| SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES | |
LAKE ZURICH AREA CRUISE NIGHT
EVERY TUESDAY 6:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M.
 Deerpath Commons Mall
975-995 South Rand Rd. (Route 12)
1.5 Miles South of Route 22 in the La-Z-Boy, Timothy Grant Jewelers, Binney's, Aldi Parking Lot
Cruise Night is free to everyone! If you have a vehicle (auto, motorcycle, truck, tractor, pretty much anything with wheels - - - vintage or new) and you'd like to show it off, come join us (no entry fee!). This year in addition to music, we've added an ice cream vendor and a hot dog cart so you may purchase these items on location. There will also be a farmers market as weather and produce permit. So come on out and enjoy a Tuesday evening with us and help support our local businesses. It's FUN!!
To learn more about the Lake Zurich Area Cruise Night please visit their website:
Lake Zurich Cruise Night |
| LAKE COUNTY DISCOVERY MUSEUM | |
Help plan for moving the Lake County Discovery Museum
 The Lake County Forest Preserves are consolidating offices and relocating the Lake County Discovery Museum from Wauconda to a more centralized site in Libertyville. With twice the exhibit space of its current building, the new location will allow the museum to display more of its artifacts and special exhibits and to better protect its historic collections.
Whether you've attended the museum before or are new to the area, we invite you to share your thoughts and ideas with us as we prepare to move and expand the museum's exhibit space. Please select one of the two brief surveys:
I have visited the Lake County Discovery Museum before
I have not been to the Lake County Discovery Museum
If you have any questions regarding relocation of the Museum or the surveys, please contact Katherine Hamilton Smith, Director of Cultural Resources, at 847-968-3380 or via email at khamilton-smith@LCFPD.org.
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Discovery Museum participates in Blue Star Museums program
Offers free admission to military personnel and their families
This summer the Lake County Discovery Museum is participating in Blue Star Museums, a partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and more than 1,300 museums across America, to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families. These include children's museums, fine art museums, history and science museums, and nature centers.
The free admission program runs through Labor Day, September 5, 2011, and is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention Common Access Card (CAC), a DD Form 1173, or a DD Form 1173-1, which includes active duty military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard), National Guard and Reserve members, and up to five immediate family members. Present your ID card at the Lake County Discovery Museum front desk to receive free admission.
The museum is located on Route 176, just west of Fairfield Road and east of Wauconda in Lakewood Forest Preserve. Gallery hours are Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The museum is currently featuring the special exhibition - Civil War High Tech through August 21. Military families can the Discovery Museum web page for information to help plan their free visit.
To find a map and list of other participating museums, visit www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.
About the Lake County Discovery Museum
The Lake County Discovery Museum in Wauconda provides visitors with hands-on exhibits and educational programs. The nationally accredited museum also is home to the nation's largest collection of picture postcards. The museum is part of the Lake County Forest Preserve District, which manages more than 29,200 acres of land and offers innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities for all ages.
About Blue Star Families
Blue Star Families is a national, non-partisan, non-profit network of military families from all ranks and services including guard and reserve, with a mission to support, connect and empower military families. In addition to morale and empowerment programs, Blue Star Families raises awareness of the challenges and strengths of military family life with civilian community and leaders. For more information, please visit www.BlueStarFam.org.
About the National Endowment for the Arts
The NEA is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts - both new and established - bringing the arts to all Americans, and providing leadership in arts education. Established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government, the Arts Endowment is the largest annual national funder of the arts, bringing great art to all 50 states, including rural areas, inner cities, and military bases. For more information, please visit www.arts.gov.
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| LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE BUDGET | |
47% LOWER THAN PREVIOUS YEAR
In May, the Forest Preserve budget was approved. We have delayed a number of capital purchases and our operating expenses are down 5.5%. Like you, we are trying to do more with less. We have held down expenses by reducing the number of vehicles, holding positions open and once again, non-union staff will not be getting a salary raise. Email me with any questions.
To keep over 29,200 acres of Forest Preserves in Lake County safe, clean and open for people to enjoy, the Lake County Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners adopted a Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Budget of $82,873,000 at their May 10 meeting. This total is $73,592,890 (47%) lower than the previous year's budget. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in the capital budget, which includes land purchases and public access improvements. Only 3% of property taxes collected in Lake County go to support the Lake County Forest Preserve District.
The District's budget is balanced even though the County's Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) has had an unprecedented drop of 7.8% over the past two years which translates to a significant drop in property tax revenue. In addition to the capital projects, a 5.5% expense reduction has been made in the operating budget which includes staffing, commodities and contractuals.
Budget Overview: The Forest Preserve budget includes a Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan that outlines 37 projects, such as trails, other public access improvements and habitat restoration, to be completed in forest preserves throughout Lake County. Forest Preserve Commissioners have reviewed the Capital Improvement Plan over the last several months to reset project priorities and budgets.
As a result of the 2008 referendum, the District has a very successful ongoing land acquisition program that has taken advantage of reduced land prices, thereby stretching referendum dollars further. In Fiscal Year 2010-2011, the District expanded by nearly 1,400 acres. Most of these new acquisitions will be "land-banked" for the next few years, keeping the land in agricultural use or as conserved areas decreases costs until additional funds are available. Land acquisitions also may slow during the upcoming fiscal year.
Public access improvements and renovations are underway at several forest preserves throughout the county, including completion and opening of the expanded Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago. Additions to regional multipurpose trails are planned for the Millennium Trail in central, western and northern Lake County.
"Reductions in the county-wide EAV will continue to be a concern as the District moves forward. The District's best course of action is to continue to control costs and carefully consider any changes to programs or staff. The ultimate goal is to maintain the fiscal and environmental health of the District," said Ann Maine, President of the LC FP.
View 2011-2012 Budget in Brief |
| JULY 4th | |
Great Lakes Naval Station
Celebrate our Nation's Independence and the Naval Station's 100th Birthday in a "BIG" Way!
2011 July 4th Centennial Celebration
You are invited to the Naval Station Great Lakes' July 4th Centennial Celebration on Ross Field from July 2nd - 4th. Enjoy three full days of "fire-cracking" festival fun at one of the biggest 4th of July Celebrations in the region!
Each day, the celebration will include three stages of exciting live music and family entertainment, a bingo tent with thousands of dollars worth of prizes, a craft fair with handmade items, the Gridiron Experience: interactive football activities and a "Kicks for Cash" competition, a paintball arena, the Kid's Zone with plenty to do for the little patriots, roving entertainment and costumed characters, thrilling carnival rides/games, delicious festival food and beverage booths-available from local area vendors, and lots and lots more!
On Sat., July 2nd, catch special performances by "The United States Army Soldier Show" and the memorable Great Lakes Navy Band! Plus, don't miss the action-packed "Battle at Great Lakes" amateur boxing event. Also on this day, the Naval Station Great Lakes will attempt to break a world record for the most plastic bottles recycled in an eight hour period.
On Sun., July 3rd, the celebration will kick off with the Firecracker 5K Run at 9:30 a.m. (base course). It is open to both the general public and base personnel. July 3rd continues with a fantastic music line up on the main stage, featuring "Pop Evil" and headliner, "Saving Abel."
On Mon., July 4th, enjoy musical tributes to great artists like Johnny Cash, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin with the following bands: "Junes Got the Cash," "Brit Beat" and "Kashmir."
Of course, this long time running celebration is not complete until the amazing fireworks show lights up Ross Field! Firework displays will take place this year on both July 3rd and 4th, with "never before" special effects attempted during the show on the 4th!
Join us as we celebrate our freedom, patriotism, and the Naval Station Great Lakes' 100th birthday at this FREE, fun-for-all-ages Centennial Celebration from July 2nd - 4th. For full details, go to www.facebook.com/GreatLakes4thofJuly.
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| HAWTHORN WOODS AQUATIC FACILITY | |
HAWTHORN WOODS AQUATIC PROGRAMS
The Hawthorn Woods Aquatic Facility offers the following programs:
Swim Team for children ages 6 - 18 Meets early morning
Swim Lessons ages 6 months to adult Meets Monday through Thursday early mornings
Private and Semi-private swim lessons Offered any day of the week based on instructor availability
Kid's Triathlon - July 16th
Diving lessons
Scuba - Monday nights
Water Aerobics - Tuesday, Saturday mornings, Tue, Thur nights
Open swim hours Monday - Sunday from Noon until 7pm
Birthday parties and after hour rentals
If you need more information they can check out our website at www.vhw.org |
| LAKE COUNTY FIELDERS BASEBALL | |
LAKE COUNTY FIELDERS 2011 SEASON SCHEDULE
On June 18th the Lake County Fielders will open their new stadium to the public with a 7:00 pm home-opener game against Na Koa Ikaika Maui. The Fielders is co-owned by Academy Award-wining actor Kevin Costner, and Field Manager Tim Johnson was an infielder with the Milwaukee Brewers from 1973-78 and managed MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in 1998. Tickets for the 2011 season are now on sale and can be purchased by calling (847) 731-8000 or logging on to
http://www.fieldersbaseball.com/
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