LCMLetterNews you can use
June 21, 2011
In this issue
:: Senate Returns on June 22
:: MetroPulse webinar
:: Tollway Listening Tour
:: Save the Date
:: The Road Map to a Sustainable Community
:: Golf Outing brochure
Greetings!
The LCMLetter is published twice a month and its goal is to keep Lake County Municipal League members informed on municipal issues. As issues relevant to municipal officials arise, the LCMLetter will provide you with a synopsis of the issues and provide you with a link for further details.

Illinois Senate to return June 22 

 

The Illinois Senate is scheduled to meet again on Wednesday, June 22, to pass a bill to extend the capital project funding for 12 months. Originally there was a plan to tack on $431 million in program spending to the capital/road bill, but that was rejected by the House. 

 

The plan now is to let the capital bill stand alone.   

MetroPulse webinar for municipal staff


Are you a data geek? Do you work for a municipality? CMAP needs your input on an exciting new municipal data portal project. Join a webinar from 9:00 - 10:00 am on Thursday, June 30, for an advanced demonstration on MetroPulse focusing on municipal data.

Please contact Drew Williams-Clark (awilliams@cmap.illinois.gov) if you would like to attend the meeting in-person at CMAP, or click here to attend via webinar. MetroPulse provides a set of advanced data tools to facilitate local decision making and to track the region's progress in implementing GO TO 2040.

Illinois Tollway Listening Tour, July 14

 
Join the Illinois Tollway Authority and Lake County Board for a Listening Tour to obtain input for the Tollway's 10-year Capital Plan. The event will be held at the Lake County Central Permit Facility, second floor, 500 W. Winchester, Libertyville on July 14, at 10:00 am. RSVP by email to communications@lakecountyil.gov.

Save the Date  

1st Annual LCML
Holiday Banquet    

November 17    

Country Squire  

Watch for more details

The Road Map to a Sustainable Community

 

Join Dr. Jerry Weber, President of the College of Lake County, as he discusses the Illinois Green Network and its efforts to stimulate the Illinois green economy at the July 21, LCML meeting.  

 

The need for sustainable communities is a major economic, social, and environmental issue. Sustainable developments meet the needs of the present without compromising the future.

  • Date: Thursday, July 21
  • Time: 7:30 am (note time)
  • Place: College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus, Building C, Room C003   
  • Parking: Use lots 7A and 7B
  • Cost: $10 for LCML members
    $15 for Non-LCML members

Please RSVP to Chris Gentes, (847) 270-3126 or lcml@sbcglobal.net by July 18. No-shows will be billed without a cancellation.   

Golf Outing brochure

Golf season is quickly approaching and the 2011 LCML Golf Outing brochure is available on the Lake County Municipal League website. Sponsors and golfers are needed. Please go to Golf Outing for more information. The golf outing will be held at Steeple Chase in Mundelein.  

 

Thanks to the following sponsors:  

  • Dinner - Com Ed
  • Lunch - Mesirow Financial
  • Beverage Cart - Groot Industries
    (two others available)   
  • Fantasy Golf prize - SRBL 
  • Holes - Christopher Burke Eng.
               HR Green
               Illinois American Water
               Manhard Consulting
               Natgun
               Speer Financial 
               SRBL
  • Raffle prize - IMET 
Please share this LCMLetter with staff. It is our aim to keep elected officials and their village staff informed about the issues facing municipalities.
 
Sincerely,
Christine Gentes
Lake County Municipal League