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Household Chemical Waste Collection Event
Saturday, June 2, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
May Whitney Elementary School
SWALCO will hold its third Mobile Household Chemical Waste (HCW) Event of the season in Lake Zurich. Mobile HCW Events are held from spring to fall at locations around the county. Appointments are not required for Mobile Household Chemical Waste Events. Residents from around the county may simply come to the mobile location, drive through, and drop off their HCW materials. View the flyer here.
Sign up online to receive announcements about SWALCO programs, services and events, recycling and sustainability efforts, as well as other related information. Please visit the SWALCO website frequently for an ongoing, updated schedule of Collection Events as well as other helpful information. Events are posted as they are scheduled. If you have further questions, please contact the Agency at 847-336-9340.
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Tollway Council Recommends Moving Forward With Route 53 Corridor Project
The Illinois Route 53/120 Blue Ribbon Advisory Council has approved its final report recommending the Illinois Tollway move forward with an Illinois Route 53/120 Corridor project in Lake County. The group includes local elected officials, transportation and planning agencies and a diverse group of environmental, civic, business and labor representatives. The report will be presented to the Illinois Tollway Board of Directors in June. Co-chaired by David Stolman, Lake County Board Chair, and George Ranney, President and CEO of Metropolis Strategies, the Advisory Council's work focused on answering three primary questions: Is there consensus to move forward? What are the scope, configuration and design elements of a new roadway? And, how should the project be financed? Learn more:
Video from May 18 Route 53/120 Blue Ribbon Advisory Council meeting
Read Illinois Tollway news release
Visit Tollway website: Illinois Route 53/120 Blue Ribbon Advisory Council |
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Treasurer Discusses Property Tax Bills
 Property owners have received their property tax bills and the first installment is due Wednesday, June 6. The property tax process is a state mandated function. By state law, Lake County is responsible for the collection of taxes from property owners and the distribution of these property tax funds to more than 200 taxing bodies, such as cities, townships, county, park and fire protection districts, and schools (which account for 68% of your tax bill).
In this edition of County Update, Lake County Treasurer Robert Skidmore talks about the tax process, and answers taxpayers' frequently asked questions. Watch now:
Lake County Treasurer's Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Due Date: June 6, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Find Lake Michigan Beach Advisories Online
 From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Lake County beachgoers can access daily information on Lake Michigan beach advisories and swim bans through the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Web site by visiting the Health Department's beach advisory page.
Beaches may occasionally close due to high levels of bacteria. As a result of stormwater and sewage runoff. Throughout the summer, the Health Department's Environmental Services samples 12 beaches along Lake Michigan four days per week. The web page is updated daily by 10 a.m.
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An Inside Look: Workforce Investment Board
The Lake County Workforce Investment Board works to keep our local economy moving forward by bringing businesses, training providers and job seekers together. They serve as a link between educational institutions and businesses to make sure that our workers are highly skilled and prepared to meet the needs of the business community. In this video, learn how the Workforce Investment Board is committed to "building a workforce that is ready for today, and prepared for tomorrow". Watch "An Inside Look":
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Ribbon Cutting for the LCHA Affordable Housing Acquisition Program
The foreclosure crisis has resulted in numerous properties being vacant across Lake County, which can lead to the destabilization of a community. Lake County, and other partner organizations, including the Lake County Housing Authority (LCHA), have worked to purchase foreclosed properties, rehabilitate them, and sell or rent them to income-eligible homebuyers. Recently, Lake County officials joined LCHA to celebrate the first home purchased under its Affordable Housing Acquisition Program. Watch Video of Official ribbon cutting for the LCHA Affordable Housing Acquisition Program.
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Affordable Housing Corporation Offers Assistance to Lake County Homeowners
Forgivable Loans of up to $25,000 for Families Facing Foreclosure
 The Illinois Hardest Hit Fund offers families facing foreclosure some much-needed breathing room while they get back on their feet. Eligible Lake County residents may receive up to $25,000 to help bring their mortgage current, and to assist with ongoing monthly payments for up to 18 months. Eligibility criteria can be found online at www.illinoishardesthit.org, the official website of the program. Lake County residents will work with the Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County (AHC), a HUD-certified nonprofit agency, to receive free guidance and loan coordination services. There is no cost to apply. AHC also offers information sessions and other helpful information at 847/263-7478 and www.ahclc.org. Falling Behind on Your Mortgage Payments? Pre-foreclosure education classes and free confidential counseling is available from AHC to help homeowners understand their rights and options pertaining to foreclosure alternatives available to you. For more information, log onto www.ahclc.org or call 847/263-7478. Looking to buy, repair or save your home? The Affordable Housing Corporation, a HUD-certified nonprofit agency, offers a variety of low-interest loans, grants and education programs that can help. For more information, log onto www.ahclc.org or call 847/263-7478. |
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Lake County Health Department News
 West Nile Virus Hotline Activated The Health Department has re-activated the West Nile virus hotline for county residents to report dead birds, report areas of stagnant water (which are conducive to mosquito breeding), or to obtain more information on the signs and symptoms of West Nile encephalitis. The West Nile virus hotline number is: (847) 377-8300. Healthy Lake County
As warm weather draws you outside, be aware that there are a few potentially harmful things to look out for such as ticks, which can carry Lyme disease, mosquitoes, which can carry West Nile virus and bats, which can carry rabies. The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center offers tips to help you stay healthythis spring and summer.
Vaccine Requirement to Address Resurgence of Whooping Cough To address the growing cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, the state of Illinois has a new requirement for school entry. Students entering 6th and 9th grades for the 2012-2013 school year will be required to provide proof they have received a dose of the Tdap vaccination in addition to the physical exams required for students entering those grades. Learn more |
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Upcoming Community Events
Lake Zurich Memorial Day Parade:
Honor our fallen heroes and local veterans!
Monday, May 28, 10 a.m.
Lake Zurich American Legion, 51 Lions Drive, Lake Zurich
The parade will proceed west on Main Street to Old Rand Road and end at the Veterans Memorial on Mohawk Trail, near the police station.
Please join us in honoring our armed forces that are serving now and our Veterans that have bravely served our country in the past. Following the parade, a ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial to pay respect to past and present veterans. Any group or individuals that wish to participate may contact John Barrington at johnmbarrington@gmail.com.
Relay For Life Events in Barrington and Lake Zurich
 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 events in Lake Zurich and Barrington. For more information and to register your team or to RSVP as a Survivor, contact the local American Cancer Society at 847.317.0025 or visit the links below.
2012 Relay for Life of Barrington
June 8, begins at 6 p.m.
Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington
www.relayforlifebarrington.com
2012 Relay for Life of Lake Zurich/Wauconda
June 9, begins at 6 p.m.
Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich
www.relayforlife.org/lakezurichil
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Lake Zurich Lion's Club Yard Sale June 2-3
 Sell Your Stuff!
Items that are seldom or no longer used, but take up space in your house, are called "Stuff." Now you can sell that without going through all of the promotional expense of running your own garage sale. Instead, just take it to the Lake Zurich Lions Club's "World's Biggest Yard Sale" on June 2-3 in Lions Park, downtown Lake Zurich.
Net cost for a 10 x 15 square ft. space for the entire two-day period is only $35. Registering is easy, simply click here then apply. Once you have completed the form and paid the fee, a Lion will contact you with your booth space information. The Lions Club does not supply tables or chairs for people selling things in the park, and since this is a two-day event, there is no rain date.
Still have questions that need to be answered? Check the information on the www.lzlions.com, then call 847-847-2171.
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Have a happy, safe Memorial Day weekend! Hope to see you at the parade on Monday.
As always, I'm looking for ways to improve the content so I continue to look to you for suggestions/ideas. Let me know what you'd like covered and I'll do what I can to incorporate it in future issues. Also, if you know of events or news of interest concerning our area, I'd appreciate you letting me know about it so we can share it with our fellow residents.
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!
Should you need to contact me, my contact information follows:
Home phone: 847-438-2961
Cell phone: 224-805-6027
ctaylor@lakecountyil.gov
I consider it a honor and privilege to serve you!
Please stay safe!
Thanks,
Craig
Lake County Board Member & Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner
District 19 Representative
Serving Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, and Long Grove.
Beginning in 2013, District 19 includes Deer Park and Barrington. |
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