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Lake County News

 

Your Lake County and Forest Preserve Board Member proudly serving

Fox Lake, Ingleside, Volo, Lakemoor, Wauconda, Round Lake

Grant & Wauconda Townships

Fox Lake Library & Wauconda Library

 

September 2, 2011  

 

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

 

I hope you all have wonderful plans for this Labor Day Holiday weekend.

 

Hike Lake County has kicked off for another year.  The program encourages us to walk several Forest Preserves.  I find that each preserve offers a different experience and I'd love to hear yours.  Remember, you own these preserves.  Use them!

 

Please forward this e-newsletter to anyone you feel may benefit from its content. By helping me get the word out in this manner you're also helping me GO GREEN! Thank you!!

  

Bonnie Thomson Carter

As always, it's a pleasure and honor representing you on the County and Forest Preserve Boards.  Please contact me anytime for any reason.  I love hearing from you.

 

 

Sincerely,

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Bonnie Thomson Carter
Lake County Board District 5
847-546-2888 (home)
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IN THIS ISSUE
2nd Property Tax Installment Due
Waukegan Air Show
Hike Lake County
Farm Heritage Festival
Prescription Drug Care
Dental Discount Card
Lake County Quick Links
Local Government Links
Travel Links

 

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Second Installment Property Tax Due

 

The second installment of your property tax bill is due date is September 6. 

 

It is extremely important for property owners to pay close attention to their total property tax exemptions listed on the bill. These exemptions could lower the current tax bill. For a complete list of exemptions, go to:  

 

 www.lakecountyil.gov/TREASURER/PROPERTYTAXRELIEF   

 

Per Illinois law, the County is required to add 1.5% penalty for taxes paid or post-marked after the due dates. Those homeowners that are unable to pay their property taxes on time should be aware that Lake County will accept partial payments with the understanding that a penalty will be charged on any outstanding balance.
 
Payment options include by mail, in person at the Lake County Treasurer's Office, 18 N. County Street, Waukegan, or at most Lake County banks. Taxpayers may also make payments online by credit card or e-check at www.lakecountyil.gov/treasurer.  A fee is charged by the processing company for these payments.

Waukegan Air Show

Saturday, September 10, 2011

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

 

See exciting Navy Planes in action      Featuring the F/A-18 Hornet & more

 

- Young Eagles flights (FREE for kids 8-17 from 9am-noon)
- Red Tail 'Rise Above' Exhibit
- Classic car show
- Food vendors

 

Free parking at two entrances: Beach Rd & Lewis      McAree & Yorkhouse

 

Complete information here.

Take the Hike Lake County challenge. Get fit, earn rewards

 


The Lake County Forest Preserves' annual Hike Lake County challenge, sponsored by Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, encourages you to get outside and hike trails you may not have visited before. Complete just 7 out of 12 designated trails before November 30, and you'll earn a free shield for your walking stick.

 

New this year, you can also complete the challenge on your iPhone or Android smartphone. Check-in to 7 of the 12 Hike Lake County sites via our new smartphone app, available for free in the Apple App Store or Android Market (search for "Lake County Forest Preserves").

 

A Facebook, Twitter or Foursquare account is required to enable check-in. Show us your check-ins on your smartphone to receive your free shield. 

 

Let your dog join in the fun

Take your dog along with you on the 7 trails. Your canine friend will receive their own free commemorative dog tag. You can also buy an optional dog collar to hang it on.

 

Visit the Hike Lake County website:  http://www.lcfpd.org/html_lc/hlc_11/hlc.html for program details, and trail maps for this year's designated hikes.

Farm Heritage Festival celebrates life on the farm

 

Check out hundreds of antique tractors, cars, engines and other farm machinery as we celebrate Lake County's rural roots at the 19th Annual Farm Heritage Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 24 and 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda.

 

Presented by the Lake County Discovery Museum and the Lake County Farm Heritage Association, this two-day event celebrates farm life from the turn of the century to the present. The media sponsor for the Farm Heritage Festival is the Daily Herald.

 

Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for seniors (ages 55 and up) and youth ages four through 17. Children three and under are free. A two-day admission pass is also available for $12 for adults and $6 for youth and seniors. Click here for driving directions. Discount admission coupons are available. 

Prescription Drug Card 

County residents can take advantage of a prescription drug discount card program. The free card that is accepted at most pharmacies offers average savings of 20 percent off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs. 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 print a card, go to this website:  http://www.rxprintacard.biz/naco/default.aspx    

Dental Discount Card Program

A new dental discount card program is now available that will help Lake County residents save money on their dental service expenses. The NACo Dental Discount Card Program, provided by the National Association of Counties (NACo) in partnership with Careington International Corporation, can help Lake County residents save up to 50 percent on their dental care services, and 20 percent on orthodontic services. 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.

 

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.

 

Lake County Quick Links

 

Lake County Government

Lake County Forest Preserve

Transportation 

 County Clerk 

Stormwater Management

Workforce Development

Local Government Quick Links

 

Volo

 

WaucondaTownship

 

Grant Township

 

Fox Lake 

Round Lake

 

Wauconda

Lakemoor

 

Fox Lake Library District

Wauconda Area Library

 

 

Travel Quick Links

For transportation information, check out these links:

  

AMTRAK

GARY-CHICAGO-MILWAUKEE CORRIDOR TRAVEL INFORMATION

ILLINOIS DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

ILLINOIS DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) TRAVEL CONDITIONS

ILLINOIS TOLLWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

LAKE COUNTY PASSAGE

METRA INFORMATION

PDA TRAVEL UPDATES

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (RTA)

WISCONSIN DEPT. OF TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

2011 LAKE & COOK COUNTY HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

 Current National Weather Service regional forecast