At the conclusion of the Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing on Tuesday, September 11, the ZBA announced it would continue the hearing to Thursday, September 13, at 5 p.m., at the Concorde Banquet Facility in Kildeer. An additional hearing has been tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, September 18, at 5 p.m. at the same location. The ZBA will confirm this additional hearing date at the conclusion of the hearing on September 13. 

  

For more information, please visit the Lake County Planning, Building and Development website.

 

Lake County is committed to open government and transparency. To learn more about the budget and other important financial information, contracts,

open meetings and more, visit the Transparency/OpenGov website. 

 

Construction to widen Quentin Road from two to five lanes from Rue Royale to White Pine is expected to start this fall and will be complete in late fall of 2013. The project includes turn lanes and additional widening at the U.S. Route 12 intersection. This is $7.3 million project that is using federal funds. 

 

 

 

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is offering flu and pneumonia vaccinations to the general public. The vaccine is available by appointment only at the Health Department's Immunizations Annex at 2303 Dodge Avenue in Waukegan.

 

The most important step in protecting against the flu is getting an annual flu vaccine. Take everyday preventive steps, such as staying away from sick people and washing your hands to reduce the spread of germs. If you are sick with flu, stay home from work or school to prevent spreading influenza to others.

 

For more information, visit the Lake County Health Department website or call 847.377.8470. 

 

Residents who are new to Lake County, moved to a new address in Lake County, turned 18 on or before Election Day, or have changed one's name need to register to vote with local deputy registrars by Tuesday, October 9. New registrants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years old on or before the election, residents of the precinct for 30 days immediately prior to Election Day, and must provide two forms of valid identification.  

Registration is available at the County Clerk's office and at most municipal, township and library facilities. To find the nearest registration location, view Official Places of Voter Registration or call the County Clerk's Voter Registration Department at 847.377.2410.

 

The Lake County Division of Transportation would like to hear from motorists about your use of Lake County PASSAGE. PASSAGE provides real-time traffic information about local roads so you can anticipate, plan and avoid gridlock. With this information you can make better travel decisions and save time. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey on the PASSAGE website (right-hand side). With your feedback, we can continue to improve this valuable traffic management system and ensure that we are providing you with the best services and tools.

 

Take the PASSAGE survey or watch this video to learn more about PASSAGE. 

 

Recycle First, Trash Last

With more and more things rightfully belonging in your recycling cart, you may have to come up with creative uses for your trashcan. See for yourself: recycle first and trash last what's left. Start by learning what's on the ever-expanding list of what's recyclable here in Lake County.

 

 

Read more about the new SWALCO campaign at RecycleFirstTrashlast.org.

 

Lake County's Finance and Administrative Services has been awarded its fifth straight Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the FY 2012 budget. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awards governing bodies that satisfy nationally recognized guidelines in the areas of financial structure, policy, process and presentation. The county board's fiscal policies have allowed the county to manage challenging budget times and maintain fiscal stability. This allows us to save taxpayer money, focus our efforts on funding our much-needed services and maintain a triple A credit rating from Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Services.

Lake County believes in open government and transparency. To learn more about the budget and other important financial information, contracts, open meetings and more, visit the Transparency/OpenGov website.

 

The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program is offering two low-cost pet vaccination clinics in September in Deerfield and Round Lake. Each clinic provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep their pets up to date with shots and rabies tags.

 

• September 22, 9 a.m. to noon, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield
• September 29, 9 a.m. to noon, Hart Woods, next to the Robert Rolek Community Center, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake

Fees range from $10 to $65. For more information, visit the Lake County Health Department website.

 

Pistachios are one of the most delicious and healthy nuts. Low in calories, fat and cholesterol, pistachios make a healthy snack and add zest and flavor to some of your favorite recipes. In the September 2012 Nutrition Tip, see how pistachios can help make you healthy and satisfy your taste buds at the same time. Watch now. 

 

Jeff Garton's Jobseeker Success Mindset Training is used to help prevent job search apathy and discouragement. Garton will speak at the Job Center of Lake County from 10 a.m. to noon September 19 for the monthly veterans' workshop.

 

 

Did you know it can take centuries for rain to replenish a groundwater aquifer? In the past, we've offered tips from the Northwest Water Planning Alliance on saving water by fixing household leaks and irrigating your lawn responsibly. You also can help conserve our groundwater supply by using bathroom fixtures, including shower heads and toilets, with a WaterSense label. For more information, visit the EPA's WaterSense website.

Groundwater is not an endless supply. Help use our resource efficiently. View the NWPA flyer.

 

For more information about organizations working toward a sustainable water supply for this area that is both economically and environmentally sound, visit the website of the Northwest Water Planning Alliance, of which Lake County is a member, or the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. 

 

 

 

ARTumn Harvest Art Festival

September 15-16

Deer Park Town Center's ARTumn Harvest Art Festival will feature handmade treasures and fine art from local artisans, as well as an interactive kids art area and live entertainment. More info.

 

 

 

 

5K and Fun Run

September 30

The School District 95 Educational Foundation will hold a 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run Event September 30 at Heritage Oaks Park and Hawthorn Woods Country Club Community. Cost is $30 to run/walk in the 5K and $15 for the 1-mile Fun Run/Walk. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the race begins at 9 a.m. More info and registration.

  

Hike Lake County

Enjoy fall breezes and autumn colors while exploring designated Hike Lake County trails. At each preserve, look for Hike Lake County signs at the trailhead to get you started on the right route. Complete just seven of the 12 designated hikes by November 30 and record them in your Travel Log to earn a commemorative shield for your walking stick. 

 

New this year is the Mobile App Scavenger Hunt. Download the Lake County Forest Preserves mobile app and use it to scan QR codes on sign posts hidden along the Hike Lake County trails to unlock secret content. Uncover facts about your preserves and watch for a special keyword. Record seven keywords in your Travel Log and enter for a chance to win a naturalist-guided Full Moon Night Hike at the preserve of your choice, for a group of up to 10 people. Experience the preserves at night on a guided tour. You might even spy an owl in the oak forest.

 

The LCFP mobile app is available for free in the Apple App Store or Android Play Store. (Search for "Lake County Forest Preserves.") 

 

Fort Sheridan Beach Cleanup

September 15, 9 a.m. to noon

All ages. Free.

Take part in the world's largest coastal care effort. Drop in and join other volunteers to remove trash and collect data. Follow signs to the beach trail head. More info.

 

Night Voyageur Paddle

September 22, 6-8 p.m.

Independence Grove Forest Preserve, Libertyville

Ages 9 and older

Paddle a giant canoe while learning about the fur trade in 18th-century Lake County and the lives of the Voyageurs. Info and registration. 

 

September 22-23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lakewood Forest Preserve, Wauconda

All ages

Come celebrate Lake County's rural roots. The event, co-sponsored by the Lake County Farm Heritage Association, features hundreds of tractors, cars, engines and other farm machinery. Daily highlights include a tractor parade, sheep herding demonstrations, live music, scarecrow making, wagon and barrel train rides and a petting zoo. Info and registration. 

Dickens: 200 Years of Celebrity

Lake County Discovery Museum, Wauconda

September 29 through February 24, 2013

The legendary Charles Dickens created some of the world's most memorable characters with Ebenezer Scrooge, Oliver Twist, Tiny Tim and scores of others. This exhibition introduces Dickens as the first international celebrity of the modern age. Hundreds of objects and documents from an exclusive private collection, together with a rare collection of first editions of his most famous works, tell the story of how Charles Dickens and his characters became enduring cultural icons. Institutions and organizations worldwide are commemorating this author and social critic by celebrating the bicentenary of Dickens' birthday throughout 2012. Details.

 

Old Glory in Barn Wood

September 30, 2-3 p.m.

Lake County Discovery Museum, Wauconda

Ages 18 and older

View renditions of the American flag set in reclaimed barn wood by artist Marie Roth while she recounts the story behind each unique piece. Info and registration.