| Lake County PASSAGE Launches I-Phone App |
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You can now get Lake County
Traffic Info on your I-Phone
Apple I-Phone users can now access real-time Lake County traffic information through the new Lake County PASSAGE app available free at the Apple App store. The new I-Phone app allows users to report incidents directly to PASSAGE and submit pictures, location, and description. It also has the ability for the device to detect the individual's current location.
Like the existing web application, users can also get real-time congestion information, view a map of road conditions and events, including crashes, stalls, debris, and other roadway incidents, as well as camera images of major intersections.
http://www.lakecountypassage.com/about/iphone.html
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| Senior Property Tax Assistance Programs |
 Residents who receive the Senior Homestead Exemption do not need to reapply each year. This has been in the news lately because of changes in Cook County.
However, seniors must reapply each year for the Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze. In the coming weeks, the Chief County Assessment Office will mail this application to all taxpayers receiving the Senior Homestead Exemption.
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| Lake County Job Search Resources |
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 The Job Center of Lake County
1 N. Genesee St. Waukegan, IL 60085
800 Lancer Lane, Grayslake, IL 60030
View our schedule of events to find ways to maximize your job search or change careers.
Job Center of Lake County
Waukegan 847-377-3450
Grayslake 847-543-7400
www.lakecountyjobcenter.com
jobcenter@lakecountyil.gov
Visit the Lake County Workforce Development website to see which employers are hiring and get assistance with your job search.
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| Village Budgets and Updates |
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Hawthorn Woods
 Hawthorn Woods has a new system to alert residents about emergencies. Click here to sign up!
The Village of Hawthorn Woods operates a budget for the calendar year vs. fiscal year. They passed their budget in late 2010. To review their current budget, please click here.
Long Grove
 The Village of Long Grove has published a draft budget for FY2011/2012 and is asking for public comment from residents. They are holding a Public Hearing on March 8 at 7 PM at Village Hall (3110 RFD, Old McHenry Road) to discuss the proposal.
Vernon Hills
 The Village of Vernon Hills has also published their draft budget and is seeking input from residents. To view their proposed budget, please click here.
For updates on yard waste removal services and the 2011 Parkway Tree Trimming Schedule, please visit: www.vernonhills.org.
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| Lake County Resident Resource Center |
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NEW Dental Discount Card
A new dental discount card program is now available that will help Lake County residents save money on their dental service expenses.
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.
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.
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!
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital CareCoach
CareCoach takes its free health services and educational programs on the road to 22 community sites each month. Services are provided by a registered nurse. They 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
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