Gilmer and Midlothian Project

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Diana O'Kelly

December 28, 2014

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No Roundabout at Gilmer and Midlothian

As of December 2014, preliminary engineering for the Gilmer Road - Midlothian Road intersection improvement is nearing completion. A traditional signalized intersection has been selected as the preferred alternative. LCDOT is anticipating a Public Hearing for the project in the Spring of 2015 where they will present the preferred alternative.
www.improvegilmermidlothian.com

Electronic Recycling Drop off locations -January 2

In the event you need to dispose of electronics recycling, I am including the locations.

Starting January 2, 2015 these are the drop off locations for electronic recycling. For more information go to Swalco.org

Antioch: Waste Management North
22333 Route 173, Antioch, IL
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Excluding holidays.

Grant Township: Road District Facility 26535 Molidor Rd., Ingleside, IL
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Excluding holidays

Grayslake: Public Works Facility, Recycling Center 585 Berry Ave., Grayslake
Monday - Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Also accepts: Cardboard, mixed paper, household containers, shoes, clothing and textiles

Highland Park: Firearms Training Center 1180 Half Day Rd., Highland Park, IL
Every Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
1st Saturday of the month 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Excluding holidays
Also accepts: Fluorescent light bulbs, foam containers, foam packaging materials, clothing and textiles

Wauconda Township: Road District Facility 505 W. Bonner Rd., Wauconda, IL
1st Saturday of the month: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
Excluding holidays
Also accepts: Fluorescent light bulbs

Waukegan: Public Works Facility 1700 McAree Rd., Waukegan, IL
Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Excluding holidays
Also accepts: Clothing and textiles

Jop Opportunities

Job Opportunities at Lake County- Click here

Job Opportunities at Lake County Forest Preserve (summer jobs posted)
Click here

Mundelein Park District- Click here

Fremont Township Holiday Program

Thank you to all who participated in our Holiday Programs this year.

78 Seniors received gift bags, 42 families received holiday dinners, and 165 residents received gifts. Our food pantry is well-stocked due to all the food drives by residents, schools, scouts, businesses, churches and community groups. These programs are so successful due to our caring and generous community and were funded by 100% donations.

We will be sorting food on Tuesday, December 30 at 10 am. If you would like to help, come on over!!!

Community Events

If you are 50 or over, have you been to the Mundelein Regent Center?
Click here for their programs

Preschool and Daycare Fair at Fremont Library

Saturday, Jan. 24, 10:00 a.m. - noon
Parents mark your calendars t for this meet-and-greet
morning featuring area preschool and daycare providers.
Please note that this is an informational event only, and
registrations will not be taken. Plan to drop in! If the
weather is severe, the Preschool & Daycare Fair will be
rescheduled to Sunday, Jan. 25, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Fremont Library Programs

Click here for the Fremont Library Newsletter. They offer many classes for all ages.

Exploring the Internet

Wednesdays, Jan. 7 & 14, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Having trouble finding what you need on the Internet? Come to this class and
learn the best way to search for the information you want. You will get to try out
some search strategies online with plenty of time to practice. (R)

Meet the Computer

Wednesdays, Jan. 21 & 28, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Never tried a computer before? In this course you will get to meet the computer,
the keyboard and the mouse, and you will learn what they are and how to use
them. No experience is necessary for you to take this relaxed, fun class. (R)

Try Your Hand at iPad

Tuesdays, Jan. 13 & 20, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Learn the basic tricks and techniques for using your iPad including: physical
layout of buttons and features, navigating screens and apps, connecting to the
Internet, overview of included apps, downloading apps from the Apple Store and the settings you need to know. Please bring your own iPad fully charged. The library does not provide iPads for student use. (R)

Free Museum Days for 2015

Museum of Science and Industry Free Days- Click here

Shedd Aquarium Free Days- Click here

The Field Museum also has free days. Their calendar isn't updated on the website. Click here

Recycle towels, sheets, blankets, eye glasses, shoes

If you have used towels, sheets or blankets that need to be recycled, please consider bringing them to Fremont Township at 22385 Rt 60, Mundelein to be donated to local Animal Shelters. Please drop them in the bin on the front porch. This keeps them out of the landfill and puts them to good use.

We also accept eye glasses and shoes to be recycled year round.

New State of Illinois Laws for 2015

On Jan. 1, 2015, more than 200 new laws will take effect in Illinois touching many areas of state government from education and public safety, to transportation and wildlife. Following are a few of the notable measures taking effect when the new year begins.

A complete listing of all new laws scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1 can be found here

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