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Lake County News
From
Craig Taylor |
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Craig Taylor, Representative District 19 | |
There are a number of events coming up this weekend so please take a quick look through this newsletter to see if there's anything you'd like to squeeze into your schedule. Have fun and have a great weekend!
If you know of any activities taking place in District 19 or the county that may be of interest to our friends and neighbors in the area, please provide me the details and I will include them in the "UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS" section of my newsletter.
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
I consider it a honor and privilege to serve you!
Thanks!
Lake County Board Member & Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner
District 19 Representative
Serving Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, Long Grove.
Starting in 2013, District 19 will include Deer Park and Barrington. |
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A LOOK INSIDE NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES
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 Naval Station Great Lakes, located in North Chicago, has been a tremendous asset to Lake County for more than 100 years. Many Lake County residents may not realize that on any given day, more than 20,000 military and civilian personnel work, train and live at the naval station. It contributes more than $748.8 million to our local economy, which includes payrolls, government purchases, and contracts. In this edition of County Update, Captain Randall Lynch, Naval Station Great Lakes Commanding Officer, gives us an inside look into Naval Station Great Lakes and what goes on behind those gates.
Watch Now: 16 minutes.
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VETERANS CENTER OPENS IN LAKE COUNTY
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 Lake County recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Veterans Center of Lake County, co-located with the Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) at 20 S. King Avenue in Waukegan. The center features an Internet café for veterans and their families to check Veterans Assistance claim status and health care records, and receive one-on-one assistance from VAC employees, as needed. Also, by enhancing the ability for veterans to access records, the VAC can submit all of the required documentation with a claim, which significantly reduces the amount of time for that claim to be processed by the VA. Veterans will also be able to learn about other available services and programs, including: peer-to-peer counseling through the Lake-McHenry Veterans Family Services, Veterans Treatment Court, the Emergency Assistance program, the Dental Treatment Program, and the American Legion Family Assistance Program, as well as other assistance programs.
Watch video from grand opening, and learn more about the Veterans Assistance Commission.
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NORTHEAST LAKE COUNTY JOB FAIR ON APRIL 2
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Several local companies will be participating in the Northeast Lake County Job Fair on Monday, April 2. Dress is business or business casual. Make sure to bring copies of your résumé!
Monday, April 2
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Northeast Lake County Job Fair
Ramada Inn, 200 N. Green Bay Rd., Waukegan
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HOW DO YOU GO GREEN? TRY NATIVE PLANTS
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 Lake County boasts plenty of beautiful forest preserves and natural space. Homeowners can support and preserve the natural green ecosystem by planting more native plants. Native plants serve as food to many songbirds and other native wildlife, protect water quality by controlling soil erosion and moderate flooding, and they can look just as beautiful as store-bought plants! Find out how easy it is to contribute to the green movement by watching this installment of "How Do You Go Green, Lake County?" Watch Video here.
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SENIOR CITIZEN ASSESSMENT
FREEZE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS
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Last week, the Chief County Assessment Office mailed 2012 Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption Applications to all homeowners currently receiving the Senior Homestead. The qualifications are:
- 65 years old or older during the tax year;
- Own the property as your principal residence for the last two Jan. 1st;
- 2011 total household income is $55,000 or less.
Need help filling out the application? Visit one of the scheduled Outreach Sessions. Applications need to be filed by July 2, 2012. For forms or additional information please visit the Chief County Assessment Office website.
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UNIVERSITY CENTER OFFERS SIX NEW DEGREES
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 Six new degrees were added to the University Center of Lake County's program array. The group includes the first bachelor's degree for off-campus students developed by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each of the six degrees is offered by a different University Center member institution, four by public institutions and two by private non-profit institutions.
The newly-added programs are:
- An online BS in Earth, Society and Environmental Sustainability offered by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
- A BS in Early Childhood Education (Type 04) with a preschool special education approval offered by Northern Illinois University,
- An online BSN completion program offered by University of Illinois at Chicago,
- An online BA in Legal Studies offered by Dominican University,
- An online MA in Legal Studies offered by University of Illinois at Springfield, and
- An MA in Differentiated Instruction offered by Concordia University Chicago.
More information is also available at www.ucenter.org or by contacting the University Center at 847/665-4000.
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SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY TIPS
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March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month in Illinois, and it's a good time to develop and practice safe routines in case of weather emergencies.
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SOUTHERN LAKE COUNTY REGIONAL CERT SEEKS PANCAKE BREAKFAST SPONSORSHIP
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 The Southern Lake County Regional Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a group of more than 60 dedicated volunteers that aid the Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, and Long Grove communities in preparing for, responding to, recovering from, and mitigating the effects of natural and man-made disasters.
For the fourth year in a row, CERT is teaming with its Fire Department partners to
bring the time-honored tradition of opening the fire station and serving breakfast to the community. In addition to serving hundreds of meals, it provides an opportunity for residents young and old to explore the fire apparatus and to interact with fire fighters and paramedics.
The fundraiser takes place on May 20, 2012, and CERT is currently looking for businesses to sponsor the event. Proceeds from sponsorship and the event go towards CERT's equipment and training. To find more information, view the flier here.
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Easter Egg Hunt with Lake Zurich Parks and Recreation
Saturday, March 31
Begins 10 a.m.
Ages 2-9
Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich
Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Sunday, April 1
8 a.m. - noon
American Legion, Lake Zurich Post #964
All-you-can-eat breakfast! Adults age 20 to 54 $6.00 per person; Seniors 55+ and teens 13-19 $5.00; Youth 3-12 is $4.00; free to under 3 and anyone in current military uniform.
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Lake Zurich/Wauconda
Saturday-Sunday, June 9-10
 Lake Zurich High School
Teams Forming Now!!
Fight for a world with less cancer and more birthdays by joining with neighbors, friends, cancer survivors and caregivers to form a team for this year's American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Lake Zurich Area/Wauconda/Island Lake. For more information and to register your team or to RSVP as a Survivor, contact your American Cancer Society at 847.317.0025 or visit www.relayforlife.org/LakeZurichIL.
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