March 8, 2011

Lake County News

Linda Pedersen Lake County Board Member and Forest Preserve Commissioner

Linda Pedersen, District 1 Representative

 

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2011 Lake County Department of Transportation Road Projects

There is often confusion regarding which roads are under the jurisdiction of State of Illinios and which roads Lake County Department of Transportation is responsible for. 

  

Click here to view the 2011 Lake County Road Projects.
 

Upcoming Road Projects

Upcoming Road Construction, Spring 2011

 

Grand Avenue, Waukegan

March 2011

New traffic signal equipment, installation of a fiber optic communication system interconnecting 10 traffic signals, and minor curb/gutter removal/replacement along Grave Avenue between IL Route 131 and Sheridan Road.

 

Illinois Route 173, Antioch Township

March 2011

Bridge rehabilitation at 2 locations, IL 173 at East Boat Channels located 2.90 km west of IL 59, and IL 173 at West Boat Channels located 4.02 km west of IL 59, all located in Antioch Township.

 

IL 83 (Milwaukee Ave) at IL Route 132 (Grand Ave)

March 2011

Intersection widening, traffic signal modernization and retaining wall construction on IL 83 (Milwaukee Avenue) at IL 132 (Grand Avenue) in Lake Villa. 

 

Hawthorne Dr, Orchard Ln, Hook Dr & IL Route 83, Round Lake Beach

April 2011

Construction of new sidewalk along the north right-of-way of Hawthorne Drive between Cedar Lake Road and Poplar Avenue, along the east right-of-way of Orchard Lane between Rollins Road and Hook Drive, and along the north right-of-way on Hook Drive between Orchard Lane and IL Rte. 83 along with miscellaneous spot repairs of existing sidewalk, handicap access and gap closures in the Village of Round Lake Beach scheduled.

 

Rollins Road from US 12 to Lotus Drive & IL 83 from US 45 to Westmoreland Dr in Fox Lake, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Beach and Vernon Hills

April 2011 - December 2011

Fiber optic interconnect to connect existing traffic signal controllers and to expand Lake County DOT fiber optic communication network.

 

 

 
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One Hope United pesents Blue Ribbon Event

Sunday, April 17, 2011
Noon - 4 p.m.

The Lehmann Mansion
485 Milwaukee Ave.
Lake Villa, IL 60046 (Map)

 

Honorary Chair & Guest Speaker:

Sheri Salata

 President / Harpo Studios
Executive Producer / "The Oprah Winfrey Show"

 

Performance By:

Lakes Area Swing Band

Spectacular expanded Live Auction with Jim Miller, Charity Auctioneer!

  • Live and Silent Auctions
  • Luncheon and refreshments!

 

More Information

 

Admission: $75
Register online!
Deadline to purchase tickets is April 9.

 

Wear blue and receive a free raffle ticket!

Proceeds benefit the programs of One Hope United-helping ensure a safe and nurturing home for every child.

 

Can't make it to the event? Support our mission by making a donation.

Contact:

Amy Krajewski
847.245.6511

 

 

Lakes Community High School Presents:

Transition to CLC

Thursday, March 10, 2011

7:00-9:00 pm

Lakes Community High School (cafeteria)

 

Who should attend?

Parents

Students with IEPs or 504s

Presented by District 117 Special Education Department

 

Guest Speakers:

Thomas Crowe, Director of Office for Students with Disabilities

Laura Taylor, Student Development Specialist II, Enrollment Services

College of Lake County Financial Aid Representative

 

For further Information:

Christine Koth, Transition Specialist ckoth@sequoits.com

Janet Frichtl, Director of Special Education jfrichtl@d117.org

Terry Dewing, ACHS Special Education Coordinator tdewing@sequoits.com

Brie Cederna, LCHS Special Education Coordinator

bcederna@lakeseagles.com

 

 

 

SpringFest EXPO

April 2 & 3

Lakes Community High School

1000 Grass Lake Road

(corner of Grass Lake Rd and Deep Lake Rd.)

SpringFestExpo

 

This annual event, one of the largest in Lake County, attracts thousands of attendees over the course of a weekend, with over 110 businesses and not for profit organizations exhibiting their services and goods.In addition to local businesses there is entertainment throughout the weekend.  A highlight is the Sunday morning Lions Club Pancake breakfast. The event brings in a early crowd.

 FREE for Entire Family 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Saturday

WKRS 1220AM Live Broadcast 10-Noon

Lucky, Lake County Fielders Dog 10am - 2pm

Big Red Monster 10am - 3pm

TommyHawk Chicago Blackhawks mascot Noon - 2pm

Busy Brains Interactive Children's Museum 9am - 3pm

Vista Health Cholesterol Screening & Chair Massages 9am - 3pm

Sunday

Lions Club Pancake Breakfast 8am-Noon

Lions Club Hearing Bus 9am - 2pm

Lucky, Lake County Fielders Dog 10am - 2pm

Stiltwalker Jason Kollum 10am - 1pm

Vista Health System Cholesterol screenings 9am - 2pm

 

 

Attendees can find representatives from all types of businesses from landscaping to insurance to finance and banking to home improvement to jewelry and much, much more! A wide variety of Not-For-Profit organizations are able to showcase what they do and are always looking for members and volunteers to join their organization.

Many exhibitors are able to sell merchandise, hold raffle drawings, and have goodies for attendees to take home.

 

SpringFest Expo is held at the Lakes Community High School usually the first weekend in April.  Admission is free and attendees come from all over northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.

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The 2011 Springfest Expo will be held April 2 & 3. Act now to reserve your vendor space today!

Contact information

 

Lake Villa Township Lions Club

All you can eat!

Pancake Breakfast

Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage Links, Coffee, Juice & Milk

Free Hearing Test

Sunday, April 3, 2011

8:00am to 12:00pm

at the:  LLV Chamber of Commerce SpringFest Expo 2011

 

Lakes Community High School

1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa

(Corner of Deep Lake & Grass Lake Roads)

 

$6.00 per person at the door, 6 years and under FREE!

 

Advance tickets $5.00 each - available at:

The Twisted Cow 2112 Grand Avenue, Lindenhurst

Bill Stanley's American Family Insurance 111 Cedar Avenue, Lake Villa

 

The Lions Club collect these items:

Used eye glasses, hearing aids, cell phones, old metal

keys and aluminum soda can tabs. All items can be dropped off at the breakfast.

 

 

 

Health Department Offers Low-cost Pet Vaccination Clinic 

in Mundelein, March 12

 

he Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program, together with the 4H Club All In Ag, will offer a low-cost pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. until noon. The clinic will be held at the Fremont Township Center, 22376 W. Erhart Road, Mundelein.PetVaccinations
 
This clinic provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep pets up to date with their shots and rabies tags. Donations of pet food, litter and supplies will also be accepted to benefit the Pooch Pantry, a pet food and supply source for needy families.


The vaccination costs are as follows:


For Pets Spayed/Neutered
One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $20.00
One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $25.00
Distemper complex only: $10.00
Microchip: $15.00


For Pets Not Spayed/Neutered
One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $50.00
One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $55.00
Distemper complex only: $10.00
Microchip: $15.00

Pets will be taken on a first come first served basis. All animals brought to the clinic must be at least four months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats placed in carriers. Only cash will be accepted on site.


The Health Department's Animal Care and Control Program tracks pet vaccinations and rabies tags, investigates animal bites and complaints of nuisance and neglect, as well as impounds stray animals.

For additional information please contact the Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control facility at: (847) 949-9925. 


 
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.

Prescription Drug Card 

   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, click here
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