AREA BURGLARIES ON THE RISE

Unfortunately we have received information that more people in our area have been robbed.  The perpetrators involved in these burglaries are very sophisticated and are robbing folks in all parts of the county.  Sheriff Mark Curran sent out the information below.  Please forward this information to others and contact the police if you have any information regarding these ruse burglaries.
 
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is warning homeowners of "ruse" burglaries and how to take action to prevent being the victim of these types of crimes. Local municipalities and county sheriff's offices have received an increase in these types of crimes in the past few months. The burglaries usually occur during the late morning and afternoon hours, prior to 5:00PM. 
 
Victims are targeted because of their advanced age and the probability they are living alone. The offenders usually travel in pairs, with one offender distracting the homeowner while the second offender enters the home to search for and steal cash, jewelry and other items. There are many story lines offenders will use, including:
 
Inquiries about the homeowner's water supply or pressure
Informing the homeowner there is an electrical problem
Offers to repair gutters/fences or tree trimming and landscaping
Blacktop/driveway repair
False statements about problems at the neighbor's house
Inquiries about homes for sale in the neighborhood
 
This Community Alert is to serve as a reminder that nobody should be allowed inside your home unless they are personally known to you or unless it is a scheduled appointment. If a solicitor comes to your residence, prior to answering the door, attempt to locate and remember what kind of vehicle they are driving (make, model, color, type). Further, make a mental note of their attire and physical characteristics. If you do choose to speak with a solicitor or utility worker, never leave your front door unlocked or unattended.
 
This type of "ruse" or distraction burglary is becoming more prevalent. Homeowners must always be wary of offers that sound too good to be true and cautious of strangers who attempt to charm you into buying something.
 
If you feel you have been the victim of a ruse burglary or if you have seen suspicious vehicles and/or subjects approaching elderly neighbors, please call the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 847/549-5200 to report these incidents or 911 if the offense is in progress at the time. Please be ready to provide a vehicle description and a license plate number, if possible.

2012 LAKE COUNTY BUDGET

In this video edition of County Update, Lake County Administrator Barry Burton and County Board Chairman David Stolman discuss the 2012 Lake County budget, including the process of developing the budget, how Lake County has addressed the recent economic challenges, and where the money comes from, and where it goes.

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NEW VOTER CARDS HAVE BEEN MAILED

ELECTRONICS DISPOSAL BAN TAKES EFFECT JAN. 1st

Beginning January 1, it will no longer be legal for individuals to dispose of unwanted electronics in their regular trash. Discarded electronics, including computers, monitors, electronic keyboards, scanners, fax machines and many other electronic devices, must now be taken to a registered recycler for proper management. It will be illegal for the consumer to dispose of them in the trash and it will be illegal for Illinois landfills to accept them.

The Illinois Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act, which took effect in 2008, required manufacturers to establish a recycling program for discarded and unwanted electric products, if they sell their products in Illinois. This newest phase will include individual citizens in the effort to keep electronics, which contain a variety of potentially toxic contaminants, out of the state's 48 active landfills.

PURCHASE PERMITS ON-LINE

Permit sales for 2012 started Dec. 1, 2011

Your Lake County Forest Preserves offer endless opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation, nature exploration and relaxation. Most Forest Preserves are located just minutes from your home and offer miles of trails and acres of wide-open spaces for visitors of all ages to enjoy. You may purchase your dog park, horse trail, model airplaine and picnic permits on-line.
 

LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE PERMITS

The Forest Preserve Headquarters has moved to 1899 Winchester Road in Libertyville. You may call them at 847 367-6640

FOREST PRESERVE COLLECTION SITE

BARNES & NOBLE BOOK FAIR

FREMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY