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Tollway Board to Consider IL Rte 53/120 Project
On Thursday, June 28, the Lake County Tollway Board will consider the Illinois Route 53/120 Blue Ribbon Advisory Council's recommendation to move forward with the Illinois Route 53/120 Corridor project in Lake County. The council's report outlines a project that protects environmental concerns while creating a 'modern parkway' envisioned for the region. The council was co-chaired by County Board Chairman David Stolman and George Ranney, President and CEO of Metropolis Strategies. The recommendations reflect the will of the diverse group of people including local elected officials, transportation and planning agencies and environmental, civic, business and labor representatives. If this project is important to you, please attend the Illinois Tollway Board meeting on June 28 and share your comments. (Meeting info: June 28, 9 a.m., Illinois Tollway's Central Administration Building, 2700 Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove).
In this edition of County Update, Council Co-Chairs, Chairman Stolman and George Ranney, discuss the process for developing the report, the specific recommendations, and next steps. Watch now (25 minutes).
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Update on the Dimucci Family Property
The Dimucci family has submitted a development application to Lake County to develop their approximately 109 acres of property at Rt. 12 and Old McHenry Road. The development review process is multi-faceted and
provides multiple opportunities for public participation and input. The next step in the review process is for the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) to evaluate this development for consistency with the County's Comprehensive Plan. This video explains the development review process,
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The public is invited to provide comments to the RPC at the remaining meetings:
Wednesday, June 20, and Monday, June 25
5 - 9:30 p.m. (or earlier if business is concluded)
Concord Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Rd., Kildeer
The June 20 meeting will focus primarily on public comment. At the June 25 meeting, the RPC will discuss and deliberate the application. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you are welcome to submit public comment through email to .
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Lake County Recorder Receives Seven Seals Award
Mary Ellen Vanderventer, Lake County Recorder of Deeds, was recently awarded the Seven Seals Award for meritorious leadership in support of the men and women who serve America in the National Guard and Reserves. The Recorder's office sorted, scanned, indexed and filed more than 9,000 military records of Lake County's men and women soldiers.
For more information about the Lake County Recorder of Deeds office, , or call 847-377-2575. |
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New Code Enforcement Hearings for Nuisance Violations in Unincorporated Lake County
When a property falls into disrepair, or when a person's actions create a public nuisance, it can cause health or safety issues for neighbors. For nuisance violations in unincorporated Lake County, such as tall grass and weeds, junk and debris, animals running at large, noise complaints and minor health violations, there is a new Code Enforcement Hearing process for resolving these cases quickly.
Code Enforcement Hearing Resources:
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Upcoming Events
Take a Stand Family Drug Awareness Event
This event will increase awareness of the abundance of dangerous substances in the community such as heroin and cocaine. Participate in the 5K walk around the lake, or visit information booths, enjoy free food and beverages, and listen to speakers including Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran (10 a.m.). Your participation in this event may save a life.
DATE: June 23
TIME: 10 a.m.
LOCATION: Paulus Park, Lake Zurich
Event Flyer
Children's Advocacy Center Blue Kids Walk/Run - June 23
Lake County's Children's Advocacy Center's 3rd Annual 5K will be June 23. The event's kickoff is at 9:30 a.m. at the O'Plaine Community Park Shelter in Gurnee. Proceeds from this event support the center's commitment to providing a child-centered approach to reports of child abuse. Registration and more information.
Mini Job Fair/Internship Job Fair - June 27
College of Lake County will be hosting a Mini Job Fair to recruit for full-time, part-time, internship, and seasonal jobs for CLC students, alumni, and community residents. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 27 in the Brandel Court at the Grayslake Campus. More information.
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HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
As always, I'm looking for ways to improve the content of this newsletter and 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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