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July 10, 2009
 
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Bonnie Thomson Carter, District 5 Representative

Bonnie Thomson Carter  
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Bonnie Thomson Carter
Lake County Board, District #5
President, Forest Preserve

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Civil War Days at Discovery Museum 

July 11th & 12th 

CivilWarDays

Accompany one of our Civil War reenactors on a tour of the largest Civil War encampment in Illinois. Catch a glimpse of characters preparing for battle in infantry, military, civilian and medical camps and enjoy period music. YankeeOne-hour tours depart every 15 minutes, beginning at 6:30, and are followed by the booming cannons of a twilight artillery drill at 8:45 pm.
 
Includes Museum admission.

Visit : www.lcfpd.org for more information.

 

Route 45 Project

  45
Project Overview:
 
In December 2008, The Illinois Department of Transportation announced an $11 million highway improvement for U.S. Route 45 in Grayslake, IL. The project will add two lanes in each direction and a turn lane at various intersections of U.S. Route 45 from Route 137 to Route 120. Additionally, the project will also improve the safety of the roadway by installing a raised barrier median and updating traffic signals as well.
Over 20,000 vehicles per day travel along U.S. Route 45 in central Lake County.
 
Weather permitting, the project will begin in July of 2009 and is expected to be completed in the Fall of 2010.

 Other Project Links:

 
If you are a small business and are interested in work on road construction projects with IDOT, click here for information on IDOT's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program.
 
If you have a specific project-related question that was not addressed in our FAQ section, you can submit your question by visiting IDOT's website http://www.dot.il.gov/contact.html, and fill out the email form and you will receive a prompt response. 
 

Gurnee Begins Red Light Camera Fines 

 
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If you are driving on Grand Avenue in the Gurnee area be aware that
the Red Light cameras have been in operation and the Village of Gurnee is ready to start enforcement. Fines are expected to be mailed within 5-7 days of occurance. Those caught by camera running a red will now receive a $100.00 fine.
 
Locations include:  Grand Avenue and Route 21, Grand Avenue and Dilleys Road, Grand Avenue and Hunt Club Road and Route 41 and Delany Road.
 
Contact Gurnee Police Department's photo enforcement office at (847) 599-7171, or via e-mail at [email protected] if you have any questions. 
 
The County doesn't have any jurisdiction over these.
 

Chemical Waste Collection

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Reminder: SWALCO Chemical Waste Collection is Saturday, July 18th
 
Ever wonder what to do with all of your old household cleaners, oil-based paint, automotive fluids, batteries, etc?  Well, on Saturday, July 18, the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) will be conducting a household chemical waste (HCW) collection event.  This collection will take place at Wauconda High School  from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.   
 
Accepted materials include:
�         Fertilizers / Herbicides / Pesticides
�         Fluorescent Light Bulbs/CFLs
�         Furniture Strippers & Varnishes
�         Rechargeable, Lithium & Metal Hydride Batteries
�         Household Cleaners and Aerosol Products
�         Oil-Based Paints & Paint Remover
�         Old Gasoline / Motor Oil / Antifreeze
�         Unwanted Prescription and Over-the-counter
�         Medicines & Supplements (People & Pet)
 
Latex paint and household electronics will not be accepted. 
 
In addition to mobile HCW events held around Lake County from spring through fall, residents can schedule an appointment to dispose of their household chemical waste at SWALCO's permanent facility located in Gurnee at 1311 N. Estes St.  Drop-off events are offered year-round, multiple times per month, including the second Saturday of each month. Appointments are required. 
 
Make your appointment online at www.swalco.org or call 847-336-9340. 
 

Route 83 Project

83

Project Overview:
 
IDOT has major improvements scheduled for over 4 miles on Illinois Route 83 from Petite Lake Road to the Wisconsin State Line. The project will relieve the severe congestion in northern Lake County on this stretch of roadway located in the communities of Lake Villa and Antioch. The improvements are scheduled to begin in the Summer of 2009 and be completed by Fall 2010.
 
Over 12,000 vehicles per day travel along Illinois Route 83. IDOT's goal is to relieve traffic congestion while providing safe and cost effective transportation.
 
This project will consist of 4 phases:
   
Phase 1 Drainage System Improvement
Phase 2 Roadwork Improvement (pavement widening, resurfacing, intersection improvement)
Phase 3 Traffic Signal Improvement
Phase 4 Pavement Marking Application & Landscaping Improvement
* The letting date for Illinois Route 83 was June 12, 2009.
 
For more information please go to the IDOT website: www.dot.state.il.us/projects.html#district1.
 
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