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January 17, 2012
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Lake County Edition
January 2012
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Board Action
Board Approves Wadsworth Road and Delaney Road Improvements
At its January meeting, the Lake County Board approved two road improvement projects that will help address congestion in northeastern Lake County.
The County Board approved a contract for the reconstruction and widening of Delany Road from York House Road to  Wadsworth Road to five lanes. The project, scheduled to begin this year, will bring much-needed capacity to this north-south corridor.
Additionally, the Board approved funds for the improvement of Wadsworth Road in downtown Wadsworth, which includes reconstructing and adding a center turn lane to Wadsworth Road, bike friendly paved shoulders, and improving the railroad crossing and sidewalks. As part of an agreement with the Village of Wadsworth, Lake County DOT will do the project, and the Village will maintain the sidewalks in the future. Construction will begin this year.
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Lake County News
Summer Youth Employment Program accepting applications during the month of February
 What: Summer Youth Employment Program
Who: Interested youth, ages 14-18 who meet low-income requirements
When: Application period Feb. 1 - Feb. 29 (Selection for the program will be based on random lottery)
Where: Applications can be found at www.lakecountyjobcenter.com, local township offices, many schools, and at the Waukegan Job Center, 1 N Genesee St., Waukegan
Information Line: 847.377.3443
Lake County Continuum of Care Program Awarded $1.9 Million for Homeless Services
Lake County works with partner agencies to coordinate and provide quality services for homeless people through the  Continuum of Care program. This year, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development awarded nearly $2 million in grants to homeless service agencies in Lake County. This money will directly benefit our most vulnerable residents by providing emergency shelters, rental subsidies, supportive services, and other tools to facilitate the coordination of service to homeless persons. Learn more in this video.
Voting by Mail Application Available for All Lake County Registered Voters
All Lake County registered voters who prefer to vote by mail in the March primary may visit LakeVoterPower.info and  complete the "Application for Ballot." Illinois law requires voters in each election to complete an application and return it to the Clerk's office before a ballot can be mailed. Ballots for the March 2012 primary will be mailed beginning Feb. 9, pending final ballot certification from the Illinois State Board of Elections.
E-mail: VotingByMail@lakecountyil.gov
Phone: 847.377.2406.
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Transportation News
Adopt-A-Highway
Did you make a New Year's Resolution to volunteer this year, or maybe resolve to live a little "greener"? The Adopt-A-Highway program is an excellent opportunity to contribute toward a cleaner, "greener" environment in Lake County, and now is your opportunity to enroll in the program. The Division of Transportation is accepting applications through Jan. 27.
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Health Department News
What Are the Most Likely Places to Catch the Flu?
Day care centers, airplanes, shopping malls, and even your home are among primary spots for catching a respiratory virus. The best way to avoid illness is to be proactive and use prevention techniques, like washing your hands with soap and water and getting a flu shot on an annual basis.
Makeover Your Favorite Recipes into Healthier Dishes
 You can make your favorite recipes healthier without changing the taste. First, identify the ingredients that are less healthy and find substitutes. Lake County Health Department registered dietitian Toby Smithson provides a few easy tips for substitutions in this video. She also offers a recipe for creamy asparagus soup.
For more health tips, sign up for Lake County Health Update. |
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Green Living
Watch County Update: Sustainability
In this edition of County Update, we focus on one of Lake County's top strategic goals: Promoting a Sustainable Environment. Learn more about efforts to reduce waste and increase recycling and other sustainability initiatives, as well as what you can do to live greener. Watch now.
Household Chemical Waste (HCW) Collections
Don't throw your household chemical waste in the trash! In an effort to reduce the volume and toxicity of municipal waste, the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) hosts HCW Collections, and allows drop-off's at their facility by appointment. Find out what you can (or can't) bring to a HCW collection and learn more about this important program on SWALCO's website.
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Upcoming Events
North Mill Creek/Dutch Gap Canal Public Meeting
The public is invited to a presentation on the bi-state watershed management plan.
Jan. 25, 4:30-8 p.m.
Lake Villa Public Library, Lake Villa
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