| Vernon Township Recycle-O-Rama | |
Recycle your electronics, crayons, cell phones, hearing aids, glasses, latex paint,CFLs, batteries, or athletic shoes.
View the flier for a list of recyclable items. Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Vernon Township Highway Department 3050 N. Main St. Buffalo Grove |
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New Mortgage Credit Certificate Initiative
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Beginning April 15, 2012, Lake County in association with a number of Illinois communities will offer a two-pronged approach to assist eligible homebuyers.
The ASSIST Program provides families with funds to pay all or most of their closing costs and down payment, and the mortgage credit certificate ("MCC") program reduces the homebuyer's ongoing cost of borrowing.
Homebuyers must been certain eligibility criteria, including purchase price and income limits.
This program comes at no cost to Lake County government or taxpayers.
Read this flyer to learn more about how these programs work.
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County Transportation Info
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 As springs begins, the Lake County Division of Transportation is gearing up for construction season. Click here to see an interactive map of construction projects in Lake County. You can also sign up for real-time traffic alerts on Lake County PASSAGE, follow @LCDOT on Twitter, and get project updates on LCDOT's Facebook page . |
| Multi-Chamber Extreme Block Party Consumer EXPO | |
 Gather your friends and neighbors!
Stop by the 2nd annual Free Multi-Chamber Extreme Block Party Consumer EXPO, Saturday, April 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 N. Highway 45, Libertyville.
The EXPO celebrates community, featuring 100+ local vendors including home improvement, automotive, health and beauty, self-improvement, financial, entertainment venues, community groups, and others.
Many vendors will be offering EXPO specials, product demos, wellness screenings, giveaways and raffles at their table.
The Extreme Block Party is presented by the GLMV, Grayslake, Gurnee and Greater Lincolnshire chambers of commerce. Admission is free to the public. For more information, visit www.glmvchamber.org or call 847.680.0750.
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District 18 Community News
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VERNON HILLS
Cook Memorial Book Sale at the Aspen Drive Library
Friday, April 13
Preview Sale - 6:00-9:00 PM
Friends members - no charge. Can join at door for $5.
(Use South Entrance)
Saturday, April 14
9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Free Admission
Sunday, April 15
1:00-4:00 PM
Free Admission, Reduced Prices/Bag Sale
2012 Cougar Athletic Booster Mulch Drive is taking orders until April 15 (click here).
Why is there an organge X on parkway trees? The Village of Vernon Hills has identified more trees infested with the Emerald Ash Borer and received a grant to help offset the cost of replacing 160 trees this year. Learn more here.
Help Wanted! Vernon Hills is currently looking for temporary maintenance workers in its Public Works Department for employment through December. Applications must be submitted by April 18. Click here for more information.
LONG GROVE
SWALCO Electronics Recycling Event
April 14 from 8:30 - 11:30 AM
Archer Parking Lot
307 Old McHenry Road
Click here for a list of items accepted at the event (scroll to the bottom of the page).
'Fest' Season Begins
Chocolate Fest
May 4, 5, 6
HAWTHORN WOODS The Village of Hawthorn Woods Building Department answers questions about spring landscaping and building projects (click here).
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| Aaron Lawlor - Representing District 18 | |
Dear Neighbor,
I hope you find this information helpful. Please continue to ask questions and suggest topics for the e-newsletter.
With so much going on at all levels of government, 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 (847) 971-0454.
It is an honor to serve YOU on the County Board and Forest Preserve Board.
Sincerely,
Aaron Lawlor
P.S. If this email was forwarded to you, please click here to sign up so I can get you information directly - especially in the case of a road closure, weather emergency or other issue.
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| Lake County Resident Resource Center | |
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!
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