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Lake County News
AARON LAWLOR
County Board - District 18 | |
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Beach Advisory and Lake Information |
 Beaches are monitored from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
From May to September, the Health Department's Lakes Management Unit samples Lake Michigan beaches 4 days a week.
The water samples are tested for E. coli bacteria.
If water samples come back high for E. coli (235 E. coli/100 ml), the management body for the bathing beach is notified and a sign is posted indicating the beach closure. Additionally, since rain events tend to lead to elevated bacteria levels in the water column, the LMU advises that persons avoid swimming for 48 hours after a large rain event.
The Lakes Management Unit also collects information on 32 different lakes each year to study and collect data on temperature, dissolved oxygen, phosphorus, nitrogen, solids, pH, alkalinity, conductivity, water clarity, the plant community and shoreline characteristics.
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Construction Zone Speed Enforcement |
 Photo Enforcement
The Illinois State Police can now take pictures of motorists speeding in work zones. This photo speed enforcement law allows pictures to be taken of the front and rear license plates, along with a picture of the driver. With this system, tickets will be mailed to the registered owners. (Only when workers are present.)
The Law
Legislation passed in 2004 increased fines. Speeding in a work zone is against the law. The Illinois State Police has a Zero Tolerance policy for motorists caught speeding in a work zone.
 Penalties for speeding are as follows:- $375 for first time offense
- $1000 for subsequent offense(s)
- 90 day suspension of license
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Medicare and Travel Outside the United States |
An Important Notice to Medicaid and Medicare Users:
If your only source of medical coverage is Medicare or Medicaid, you effectively have no health insurance outside the U.S. Medicaid pays only for services in the 50 states; Washington, D.C.; and U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico.
Should you become ill while out of the country you need to make sure you have supplemental coverage or other means to pay for care out of pocket.
There are many options, some even provide for transportation, by ambulance jet, back to your own doctor/hospital. Cost is related to level of service.
It may be a good idea to check with your medical care provider before traveling outside the United States.
You may also find the web link below helpful.
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FedEx Ground Moves to Lake County | |
FedEx Ground Plans to Build New Distribution Facility in Grayslake
County, local governments and Lake County Partners Collaborate
 FedEx Ground announced it will build a 214,000 square-foot facility on Rt. 83 (Ivanhoe Road) north of Peterson Road in Grayslake which will employ more than 200 full-time and part-time employees initially.
The facility is expected to open in late 2011, and when operating at full capacity, the workforce is projected to grow to almost 500 people.
The new facility will feature the latest automated material handling technology for sorting packages and will dispatch up to 130 vans per day to make deliveries in the area.
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Civil War Days |
 Northern Illinois' Largest
Civil War Reenactment July 11 9am-3pm
Wauconda
Hear the crack of gunfire and the boom of cannons at the Lake County Forest Preserves' 19th annual Civil War Days.
Civil War Days is the largest Civil War re-enactment in northern Illinois. This annual event draws over 600 re-enactors from seven states, and 5,000 visitors from Illinois and surrounding areas. Civil War Days features infantry, cavalry and artillery re-enactors, as well as musicians, sutlers, historical figures and civilians.
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18th District Events | |
Aspen Drive Library Opens this Saturday (7/10)!
Join me this Saturday at Noon for the Grand Opening of the Aspen Drive Library in Vernon Hills (just south of Route 60).
 Vernon Hills Summer Celebration July 15 - 18
The Celebration Grounds are at Century Park in Vernon Hills, IL. Century Park is located on Lakeview Parkway one block north of Route 60, just west of Westfield Hawthorne Mall.
More information here
SPECIAL EVENT: RUN FROM THE COPS 5K
Proceeds benefit Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
www.vhpd.com Check other local wesbites for upcoming events: |
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Military Personnel Free Admission |
 ALL active duty military personnel & their families, receives FREE admission to the Lake County Discovery Museum thru Labor Day, 2010.
Visit the Lake County Discovery Museum for free admission for all active duty military personnel and their families, thru Labor Day, 2010.
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Free Medical Services |
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital's CareCoach
CareCoach takes its free health services and educational programs on the road to 22 community sites each month. Services provided a registered nurse include:
- Cholesterol screenings
- Blood pressure screenings
- Diabetes screenings
- BMI screenings
- Waist measurement screenings
- Tobacco cessation services
- Counseling with a registered nurse
- Immunizations
- Referrals to a physician, if needed
Check the calendar for a visit near you.
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Free Prescription Drug Discount Card |
 County residents can take advantage of a prescription drug discount card program.
The card is free and accepted at most pharmacies. The average card savings is 20 percent off retail prices.
This is intended for people without prescription coverage or on medicines not covered by your plan.
The card may also be used where accepted to fill prescriptions for pets. To receive a card, click here or email me your address and I will send you one!
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|  Dear Friend,
I hope everyone had a safe and fun July 4th holiday.
As always, please don't hesitate to contact me with your questions and concerns regarding this or other issues. You can reach me via email or on my cell at (224) 639-3138.
It is an honor to serve you on the County Board and Forest Preserve Board.
Sincerely,
Aaron Lawlor
Lake County Board - District 18
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Lake County News Archived | |
For your convenience, I have archived past newsletters.
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For a full list of events, please visit:
