Lake County News

Linda Pedersen
 
Lake County Board Rep and Forest Preserve Commissioner-District 1
 
 February 26, 2010
 
Linda Pedersen

Dear Neighbor,
   
If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at  847-395-1384 email me at lpedersen@lakecountyil.gov.   
 
Sincerely,
Linda Pedersen
Lake County Board
District 1 Representative
 
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North Avenue Widening and Reconstruction
 
Project Overview:
Work will resume in spring 2010 on this $4.5 million project to widen and reconstruct North Avenue from the CN Railroad to Deep Lake Road. In addition to the widening and replacement of pavement in poor condition, this project will add curb and gutter, storm sewer and drainage improvements, landscaping and pedestrian improvements to intersections along North Avenue. 2010 work will begin as soon as weather permits.
 
FULL CLOSURE TO THROUGH TRAFFIC OF NORTH AVENUE FROM THE CN RAILROAD TO DEEP LAKE ROAD WILL BEGIN APRIL 1, 2010. 
 
Reopening is currently scheduled for October 15, 2010.
Every effort will be made to keep you informed of progress on this project through the Antioch municipal newsletter, the Lake County Division of Transportation road construction information website [www.lakegov.info/roadwork] and Lake County PASSAGE real time traffic [www.lakecountypassage.com].
 
2010 Construction is being managed by the Lake County Division of Transportation in 6 stages. Each stage must be completed before the next stage can begin. The staging plan for construction is:
 
Stage 1a: CN Railroad to Dwight Court
Stage 1b: Dwight Court to Droms Court
Anticipated duration: 15.5 working days
Stage 2: Droms Court to Anita Avenue
Anticipated duration: 13.5 working days
Stage 3: Anita Avenue to Oakwood Drive
Anticipated duration: 27.5 working days
Stage 4: Oakwood Drive to Rembrandt Drive
Anticipated duration: 29.5 working days
Stage 5: Rembrandt Drive to Nelson Road
Anticipated duration: 25.5 working days
Stage 6: Nelson Road to Deep Lake Road
Anticipated duration: 40.5 working days

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New Laws Affect Commercial Drivers on the Tollway 

 
Provided by Illinois State Police, District 15
Increased Speed Limit.
Commercial vehicles weighing more than four tons as well as motor homes, campers and trucks, are permitted to drive 65 m.p.h. on the far western segments of the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) and the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88) as well as other designated interstates in Illinois. The 55 m.p.h. speed limit still applies in urban areas including Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Will and McHenry counties.

TruckLanesRight Lane Restrictions have been reinstated for trucks using the Illinois Tollway now that systemwide roadway Rebuild & Widen projects are complete. State law restricts trucks to the two right lanes wherever there are three or more lanes.
 
 
 


 

Census is Coming Soon 

 
What to Expect
The United States Constitution requires a Census of the population of the United States every ten years. In March of this year every household in Lake County will be mailed the 2010 Census form. The Census applies to all residents of Lake County, citizens and non-citizens alike. This form has only 10 questions and will take only about 10 minutes to complete. Federal law protects the personal information you share during the Census - this information is completely confidential and cannot be given to any other government office or provided to any business database. The 2010 Census does NOT ask for bank account information, salary or income, citizenship or immigration status, and does not ask for your Social Security number.
 
The Census population determines which states gain or lose representation in Congress. It also helps determine the amount of federal funding that will go to Lake County and its municipalities during the next decade. Data collected through the Census is used by decision-makers at all levels of government, as well as businesses and community organizations. Local elected leaders and planners look at Census data to help determine where and when to develop new roads, houses, schools, health care facilities, parks and recreational facilities, and other public services. A business or corporation looking for opportunities to grow looks to the Census to get an idea if its products could be sold and whether or not qualified workers can be found.
 
An accurate Census count impacts virtually everything that contributes to the quality of life in Lake County.
 
Watch your mailbox for the Census form coming to your residence in March and when it arrives fill it out and MAIL IT IN! Returning your completed Census form by mail is the most efficient and fastest way to GET COUNTED! A Census worker must visit every household that does not return a form. These visits unnecessarily raise the cost to compile the Census and will certainly take more time than just filling out the form and putting it back in the mail.  

You can find a sample Census questionnaire form like the one you will be mailed on the Census website.
   
 
I-Pass Credit Card Accounts
 
CreditCardWith more than 3 million I-PASS customers, 50,000 credit cards registered on I-PASS accounts expire monthly. It is your responsibility to update your credit card information online at www.illinoistollway.com or by calling 1-800-UC-IPASS (824-7277).
If your account is set up to automatically deduct funds from a credit card, be aware cards eventually expire. That could lead to a negative I-PASS account balance.

An easy way to avoid this situation:
  • Log in to your I-PASS account regularly, verify the credit card expiration date and I-PASS account balance. Also, be sure your home and email addresses are correct.
  • Pay attention to email and U.S. mail notices. The Illinois Tollway distributes more than 100,000 notices each month advising customers of credit card expiration - an average of 2 notices for each card before expiration.
 
 

Flush Responsibly!
 
Did you know....
       that when you flushed down the toilet or poured down your sink or floor drain certain products may damage the sewer pipes in our home and yard, the sewer system in your neighborhood, Lake County's pumps and treatment facilities, and the environment?
 
The Lake County Public Works Department is asking residents to please refrain from disposing of certain products down your sink. The following items should NEVER be flushed down the toilet or discarded through a sink or floor drain:
 
General Household Waste - Dispose of in the trash
  • Wet/dry cleaning cloths (Swiffer, etc.)
  • Any plastics (bags, gloves, condoms)
  • Sanitary napkins and tampons
  • Antibacterial wipes (Lysol, etc)
  • Cooking oil, fat and grease
  • Diapers and diaper wipes
  • Cloth, rags and string
  • Laundry dryer sheets
 
Household Chemical Waste - Use a chemical waste disposal program
  • Pharmaceutical drugs
  • Over-the-counter medicines
  • Household cleaning chemicals
  • Hygiene or personal care products
  • Fuels, motor oil and antifreeze
  • Paints and paint thinners
  • Perfumes and cosmetics
  • Lawn care chemicals
 
To learn more about household chemical disposal options from the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) call 847.336.9340 or visit www.lakecountyil.gov/swalco. 
 
I-Pass Transponder
 
When you drive through a toll plaza without your transponder properly mounted you are at risk of receiving a violation notice. Paying with I-PASS is like taking a picture at high speed, in order to get a good read, it needs to be steady.Mount

Tips to avoid a toll violation notice:
  • In order to ensure a successful read, the transponder must be mounted.
  • Mount the transponder to the inside windshield on either side of the rearview mirror.
  • DuaLock™ Mounting Strips are available at all Mainline Toll Plazas and Tollway Customer Service Centers.
 
 

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