Craig Taylor, Lake County New
July 24, 2012 
Lake County News -- Craig Taylor, District 19 Representative
In This Issue
Who's Hiring?
County Fair
Dimucci Update
Summer Newsletter
Construction Projects
State Tax Credits
Code Enforcement
Electronics Recycling July 28
Community Events
County Quick Links

County Assessor
County Clerk
Transportation
Discount Dental
Discount Prescriptions
Health Department
Job Center
Forest Preserves
Stormwater Mgmt.
Solid Waste Agency (SWALCO)
Recorder of Deeds
Local Links
Village of Deer Park
Village of Hawthorn Woods
Village of Kildeer
Village of Lake Zurich
Village of Long Grove

Barrington Area Library
Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce
School District 220

Ela Area Public Library
Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce
 LZ School District 95
Kildeer Countryside District 96

Click here to view a list of employers in Lake County with open positions!
Lake County Fair, July 25-29

County Fair
Visit lcfair.com to view the full schedule of events for the Lake County Fair, starting tomorrow!
Fun Things to Do Around Lake County

Visit Lake County: Upcoming Events
Seasonal celebrations and family festivals abound in Lake County! Your calendar will be full of fun things to do!  Check out the calendar of events from the Convention & Visitors Bureau. 
Dimucci Property Update

 

Throughout the Dimucci property development review process, numerous public calls have been made for the County and the Villages of Hawthorn Woods and North Barrington to meet and discuss the project. Prior to the villages making comments to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), the County and the villages have agreed to meet and discuss the project. Therefore we are requesting a postponement of Wednesday's scheduled ZBA hearing, until Wednesday, August 15. 

 

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet, as scheduled, on Wednesday, July 25 at 5 p.m. At the beginning of this meeting, the ZBA will consider the postponement request and take action. If the ZBA decides to grant the request for a postponement, no further business will be conducted and the meeting will be adjourned. If the ZBA decides to postpone the hearing, the County will provide notice of the new date and time through this email notification and on the website.

 

For more information, please visit www.lakecountyil.gov/dimucciproperty.
Lake County Connection Summer Newsletter
County Connection Newsletter

Lake County is excited to present the 2012 summer newsletter, Lake County Connection. The newsletter focuses on our services from A-Z, provides a budget snapshot, a transportation update, and more. Read the newsletter here.

 

Talkin' Transportation: Construction Projects

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It's that time of year again in Lake County--construction season! In this segment of Talkin' Transportation, find about current construction projects, including the Cedar Lake Road extension, the construction on Delany Road, other projects planned for the near future, and important safety tips for traveling through a work site. Watch video:

State Offers Tax Credits for Job Creation

Tax Credjt

The State of Illinois has renewed and expanded the Illinois Job Creation tax credit, providing a $2,500 credit to employers for newly created jobs.  Small businesses with 50 or fewer full-time employees or any business that hires a "Put Illinois to Work Program" worker-trainee are eligible.  New businesses hiring their first Illinois employees also qualify for the credit. For program details and to register your business, visit https://jobstaxcredit.illinois.gov/Default.aspx.

 

Additionally, the Illinois Hiring Veterans tax credit has been expanded to encourage veterans' employment. The credit will now cover 20 percent of annual wages, up to $5,000 annually for businesses that hire returning veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.  For more information on veteran employment benefits, visit the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs website.

 

Lake County employers can visit the Lake County Partners website to learn more about available tax credits.

County Update
New Code Enforcement Process

Lake County recently launched a new process for enforcing nuisance violations in unincorporated Lake County, such as tall grass and weeds, junk and debris, noise complaints, as well as animal care and control violations that occur across the county. 

 

In this month's County Update program, learn about the new process, how it works, and how it's already making a difference. Watch County Update now:

Ela Township Electronics Recycling July 28
SWALCO Electronics Collection

 

Ela Township will host an electronics recycling event, Saturday, July 28 at Knox Park, 1111 E. Route 22, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information go to the SWALCO website at www.swalco.org.

Upcoming Community Events


Every Sunday This Summer 
Long Grove Farmer's Market 
Village Tavern Parking Lot, 135 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove 
 

July 28
Sidewalk Chalk Contest 

10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ice House Mall, 200 Applebee St., Barrington
Children and adults are welcome to sign up and create their own chalk masterpiece. The event is free and open to the public. Winners will earn prizes at Ice House Mall. More info from Barrington Patch:

 

July 29

Pig Roast & Free Concert for Veterans

11 a.m.-7 p.m. Village Tavern of Long Grove, 135 Old McHenry Rd.

The Village Tavern of Long Grove is hosting its third annual pig roast and free concert for our veterans and active military families. This event is open to the general public. Activities planned for the day include fun games for the kids, live music and delicious food including roast pig, grilled brats and hotdogs. Email [email protected] for additional information.


 

August 11
Jazz Patio at Deer Park Town Center
Noon-5 p.m., 20530 N. Rand Rd., Deer Park

Join us on Saturday, August 11 in the gazebo for Jazz Patio, a one-day jazz event featuring The Ava Logan Quartet, The Spiral Jazz Quartet, lePercolateur Gypsy Jazz and headliner, The Judy Roberts Quartet. Face-painting and balloon art for kids too!

Performance Schedule

noon-12:50 pm - Ava Logan Quartet

1:15 pm-2 pm- Spiral Jazz Quartet

2:20 pm-3:30 pm -lePercolateur (Gypsy Jazz)

3:50 pm-5 pm - Judy Roberts Quartet

 

August 15

WTTW Kids "Readers are Leaders" Tour

10:30 a.m., Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park

The WTTW Kids Readers are Leaders 5th Anniversary Tour is making a special stop at Deer Park Town Center on Wednesday, August 15.  All the excitement starts near Barnes & Noble where the first 200 children to attend will receive a WTTW Kids goody bag and a free children's book.  Come sing, dance, move, and groove with Miss Lori of Miss Lori's CAMPUS, and enjoy interactive story time with Mr. Brandon.  For more information, please visit WTTW.com/kids and click on the Readers are Leaders icon at the bottom of the page.

 

Keep in mind I'm always available to meet with homeowner groups or attend neighborhood block parties and gatherings, etc. I'd be happy to speak about county matters at your events or meetings. Feel free to contact me with details.

 

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

[email protected]

 

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.