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Lake County News
AARON LAWLOR
County Board - District 18 |
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New Dental Discount Card |
Lake County Announces New Dental Discount
Card Program for Lake County Residents
 A new dental discount card program is now available that will help Lake County residents save money on their dental service expenses. The NACo Dental Discount Card Program, provided by the National Association of Counties (NACo) in partnership with Careington International Corporation, can help Lake County residents save up to 50 percent on their dental care services, and 20 percent on orthodontic services.
Individuals or families may opt to pay for a monthly or yearly membership. The cost for a yearly individual membership is $59 and $69 for families.
More than 200 providers in Lake County are participating in this program. Discount card holders will receive significant savings from these providers on dental cleanings, x-rays, braces, dentures, crowns, root canals and more. This plan is not insurance.
Cardholders can simply schedule an appointment with a participating dentist or specialist and present their card to receive a discount at the time of service. There are no forms to complete and everyone in the household is eligible to receive a discount with a family membership.
The NACo Dental Discount Card Program is designed to complement health insurance plans or work in conjunction with health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts and health reimbursement arrangements.
To sign up for the Dental Discount Card Program, residents can download a registration form at: www.nacodentalprogram.com. A list of participating providers and more information is available.
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Lake County PASSAGE |
Sign up for email traffic alerts
and know before you go!
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All you have to do is go to www.lakecountypassage.com and click on Email Notifications. You can create your own personal profile (ie: work commute), create regions that encompass the roads where you will travel, and choose when you want to receive notifications.
Users can adjust notifications for different times and days per profile, and choose to receive alerts for different types of events including roadwork, unusual congestion, and incidents such as stalls, crashes, debris, traffic signal malfunctions as well as countywide special alerts.
To learn more about PASSAGE, visit www.lakecountypassage.com. There is a video tutorial on the website to assist users in registering. |
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New Permitting Fees & Registration |
Permitting Registrations
 In the effort to simplify the permitting process while maintaining safety for our residential customers, as of December 1, several residential improvements may require only a registration with the office rather than a full permit, if certain conditions are met.
These improvements include: residential sheds and other storage structures with a floor area of 100 sq. ft. or less; re-roofs (not involving structural work) performed by Illinois licensed roofers to existing residential structures; re-siding of existing residential structures; re-siding of existing residential structures; and fence installation on perimeters of parcels zoned or used for residential purposes and not located at street intersections. Instead of paying a building permit fee, the applicant will pay a $25 registration fee.
New Fee Schedule
On Tuesday, November 16, 2010 the County updated the Land Development Fee Schedule. Visit www.lakecountyil.gov/planning or call the Central Permit Facility for more information at 847-377-2600. The fee schedule goes into effect December 1, 2010. Complete applications received before then will be reviewed under the current fee schedule.
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Senior Property Tax Deferral |
The 2010 tax year Senior Deferral registration begins in January.
Illinois residents who are at least 65 years of age (as of June 1), who have resided in Illinois for at least three years and have a total household income of $50,000 or less, can apply for the state loan that charges 6% simple interest per year.
- Must be primary residence
- Loan must be paid back at the time of sale, if refinanced, or one year from the date of death
- If a mortgage company is involved, the mortgage company must sign off
- Total taxes plus interest can not exceed 80% of the value of the home
- Those that have a current mortgage, 2nd mortgage or reverse mortgage must check with their lending institution to see if you qualify
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Tax Sales Begin Monday, November 29 |
This year's tax sale occurs on Monday and Tuesday, November 29-30 at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road. Both days start at 9:00 a.m.; Monday will go until 5:00 p.m., Tuesday until all taxes are sold.
By state law, any taxes that remain unpaid go to a tax sale toward the end of the year. This means that registered tax buyers bid to pay the tax balance and receive an unrecorded lien on the property. The longer that lien goes unpaid, the more penalties get added, and eventually the tax buyer has the option of petitioning the Circuit Court for the deed to the property.
In order to avoid having your taxes sold, they must be paid in full by Wednesday, November 24 in the County Treasurer's Office.
For more information, visit: http://www.lakecountyil.gov/Treasurer/TaxSale/Default.htm
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SWALCO 2010 Holiday Green Guide & Recycling Program |
SWALCO Announces 2010 Holiday Green Guide
and Holiday Light Recycling Program
 Between Thanksgiving and New Year's, Americans throw away an
estimated 5 million+ tons of extra garbage.
To assist residents with recycling information, SWALCO developed a Green Holiday Guide and put together some fun and interesting suggestions for turning your holidays a little greener this year.
The guide also notes a number of SWALCO programs and services, including their Electronics Recycling Collections held around the county.
This year, through January 31, 2011, the Agency will also collect and recycle unwanted or broken Holiday Lights (incandescents & LEDs) and extension cords, free of charge at any of their electronics Recycling Collections and other sites as listed on the website.
Please visit their website at www.swalco.org to find this Guide and other publications, collection event dates and locations, more about their programs and services, and other related information.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Grants |
LIHEAP Grants Program Opens
for ALL Eligible Customers
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas are strongly encouraging all of our customers who meet the specified requirements to apply for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) funds now. The program provides grants to help customers struggling financially to pay their energy bills. Customers who have lost their job or have had their hours reduced, may have a very good chance of qualifying for a LIHEAP grant.
The grants are available to help customers pay outstanding bills, reconnect natural gas service and maintain their home's service. The utilities are sending out postcards to customers who may be eligible to receive LIHEAP funding to encourage them to apply. Customers may be eligible for a grant if their income is 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines according to the following chart:
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Family Income Guidelines | |
Size of Family |
30 Days Income | |
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$1,354 | |
2 |
$1,821 | |
3 |
$2,289 | |
4 |
$2,756 | |
5 |
$3,224 | |
6 |
$3,691 |
To apply for LIHEAP, customers must have proof of household income for the last 30 days, a copy of their current utility bill and Social Security numbers for everyone in the household. During the 2009-2010 heating season, approximately 50,000 customers took advantage of LIHEAP assistance.
To find the location of the closest LIHEAP application site, Peoples Gas customers can call CEDA's hotline at 1-800-571-CEDA (2332) or visit http://www.cedaorg.net. North Shore Gas customers can call the Community Action Partnership of Lake County at 1-847-249-4330. Customers can also visit www.peoplesgasdelivery.com or www.northshoregasdelivery.com for a list of application sites and guidelines.
The utilities are also encouraging customers to take advantage of various other programs and services to help them use energy more efficiently, stabilize their bills and manage their accounts during this environment of tough economic times.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas recommend that customers sign up for Budget Billing to help manage heating bills year-round. Budget Billing spreads annual payments more evenly over the year to help customers plan their utility payments.
In addition, there are also a number of low-cost ways customers can manage their energy usage. More information can be found on the companies' websites.
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Each year, the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago honors community members who have demonstrated heroism through extraordinary acts of courage or kindness. With more than 600 philanthropic and distinguished guests in attendance, our annual Heroes Breakfast is a celebration of spirit and community. This year's honorees will receive a Red Cross medal of honor on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at The Fairmont Chicago. Awards will be given in the following categories - Adult Good Samaritan, Citizenship, Community Impact, Disaster Relief, Emergency Medical Assistance, Firefighter, Nurse, Law Enforcement, Military and Youth Good Samaritan. Nominations will be accepted through January 28, 2011. Candidates must live or work in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry or Will Counties. The heroic act must have taken place on or after January 1, 2010. To nominate your hero, please visit www.chicagoredcross.org/heroes or call 312.729.6138. |
|  Dear Friend, 
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Join us at the Vernon Hills and Hawthorn Woods Tree Lighting Ceremonies!
Vernon Hills Tree Lighting - Saturday, November 27th at 4:30 PM at the Vernon Hills Golf Course Clubhouse located at 291 Evergreen Dr.
Hawthorn Woods Tree Lighting - Friday, December 3rd at 6 PM at the Village Hall located at 2 Lagoon Dr.
It is an honor to serve YOU on the County Board and Forest Preserve Board.
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. Sincerely,
Aaron Lawlor
Lake County Board - District 18
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