Rt 60 and Peterson Rd  

This LCDOT project is finished and open!  Drivers that travel Peterson Road, in the central area of the county near Grayslake and Round Lake Park, will experience a new road. That's because the intersection has been relocated and reconstructed slightly to the southeast in order to add new turn lanes and traffic signals.  As part of this project, LCDOT reconfigured Chardon Road (located northwest of Peterson Road at IL Route 60) to remove the skewed angle that previously existed in order to improve travel and safety.  Motorists should continue to use caution in this construction area over the next several weeks.  You can view of map of the improvements. 

Route 21 and Rt 137

This is a state project.  While the posted signs state the the project will have begun, the state has not paid all the fees to compensate for the trees that will be removed.  Once those are paid the project can begin.

Rt. 22

This too is a state project. Changeable Message Signs located on both IL 22 and IL 43  will be updated frequently as the specific dates become  known.

Motorists traveling through the area on paving days should expect longer than normal construction delays and find alternate routes if possible.

As long as the weather is good, the plans are as follows:

On 9/7/11 they will be placing concrete pavement on IL 43 from south of IL 22 to north of IL 22. IL 43 may have additional lane closures in order to deliver the concrete to the paver. Placement of concrete will begin approximately at 6AM and conclude around 8PM.    

On 9/14/11 they expect to place the concrete pavement on IL 22 from east of I-94 to Telegraph Rd.  IL 22  will have additional lane closures in order to deliver the concrete to the paver.   IL 22 will be down to one lane with flaggers in place allowing only one direction of traffic to pass at a time. Placement of concrete will begin approximately at 6AM and conclude around 8PM. 

What should you do? 

When you have questions about your assessment the best place to begin is to

contact your local assessor.  Many times the reason for the assessment can be made clear and the need for filing an appeal eliminated.  

Not sure which township is yours?  Visit Find my Local Officials. 

If you aren't sure if you are over assessed and need help, the Lake County Chief Assessment Officer holds a series of help sessions.   In addition, the LCC Assessment Office has a lot of information on the web site.  I have included some of the important points below.   

September 24

with the Avon Foundation at Hart Woods, located at the Round Lake Park District, Route 134 and Hart Road, in Round Lake. Each clinic is held from 9 a.m. until noon.

After the terrible storms Lake County suffered this summer and watching the devastation of Irene, it is timely that September is  National Preparedness Month The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center encourages all residents to play an active roll in preparing for emergencies.  Please take the time to review these 3 simple steps.  And remember, before we know it the winter storms will be here!

1. Know Where To Go
The Health Department has worked with the County Clerk's office, townships and municipalities, as well as police and fire departments to develop a plan that would utilize local voting sites as points of distribution should the need for mass medication arise during a public health emergency.  

By utilizing the voting sites, people will go to sites close to their homes, alleviating possible traffic congestion and reducing the need to travel far. Even if you are not a registered voter, or do not participate in the election process, you will still visit a designated voting site to pick up medicine in a public health emergency. Should vaccinations be required during a public health emergency, Lake County residents may be asked to go to a high school location nearby to receive vaccinations.   

2. Build Your Emergency Kit
Items for an emergency supply kit include:
� Water: one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
� Food: at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
� Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA all-hazards alerting weather radio plus extra batteries for both
� Local maps
� Dust masks to help filter contaminated air, and plastic sheeting and duct tape to seal doors and windows
� Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
� First Aid kit
� Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
� Can opener for food (if kit contains canned food)
� Prescription medication and eyeglasses
� Infant formula and diapers
� Pet food and water, identification and vaccination records, carrier or cage, medication, muzzle and leash
� Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
� Cash in small bills or traveler's checks and change
� Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
� Complete change of clothing, including a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and sturdy shoes, jacket and other outdoor clothing
� Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies and bank account records in a waterproof container
� Matches in a waterproof container
� Fire extinguisher
� Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic utensils, paper towels
� Paper and pencils
� Books, games, puzzles or other child activities
� A whistle to signal help   
3. Create an Emergency Preparedness Plan
An emergency communications plan should include a contact whom family members can call to find other family members during an emergency.  The selected contact should live far enough away that he/she would be unlikely to be directly affected by the same event. Be sure the person knows he/she is the chosen contact. Make sure every household member has the contact's phone number and E-mail address. The plan should also include locations where family members can meet in the event of an emergency.  

Having a pre-determined meeting place right outside your house and another outside your neighborhood will save time and minimize confusion should your home be affected or the area evacuated.  Special needs (elderly, mobility, sight or hearing impaired) neighbors should be checked on prior to departure. Be sure to include pets in your emergency plans.

National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is a nationwide effort held each September to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. For more information on preparing for emergencies, visit:  www.alertlakecounty.com.

 Find out what MainStreet Libertyville is sponsoring next! 

Waukegan Airshow on September 10 will feature the Tuskegee Airmen.   Children 12 and under are free.  Adult tickets are $7 in advance (online use link above) or $10 at the gate.  Some free flights are available! 

Village of Bannockburn Sidewalk Sale is October 1^st