I hope everyone is back on-line with electricity. ComEd assures me that the remaining customers will be back online by the end of today. We have been through a difficult time and the clean up may be challenging also.
Don't forget to take a break from the storm cleanup and enjoy the art festival.
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!
I encourage you to forward this update to others who may be interested in Lake County news.
Thank you, David Stolman Lake County Board Chairman
Illinois Tollway selects David Stolman to serve on the
Illinois Route 53 BLUE RIBBON ADVISORY COUNCIL
County Board Chairman to Serve as Co-Chair of Illinois Route 53 Blue Ribbon Advisory Council
More than 100 people attended the Illinois Tollway's "Capital Planning Forum" in Lake County on July 15 and shared comments on the future of Route 53 with Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur. The public can still provide input into the Tollway's 10-year capital plan on its website
The Tollway is considering the Route 53 extension as a priority capital project, and it has created the "Illinois Route 53 Blue Ribbon Advisory Council" to develop a regional consensus on whether to move forward with the project. County Board Chairman David Stolman and George Ranney, President and CEO of Metropolis Strategies and Prairie Holdings Corporation, will co-chair the council and make recommendations to the Tollway Board of Directors within one year. View press release, including the list of members appointed to the advisory council.
"I am excited about co-chairing the Illinois Route 53 Blue Ribbon Advisory Council to study the future of developing an Illinois Route 53 north extension through Lake County," said Advisory Council Co-chair David Stolman, Lake County Board Chairman. "This project will improve our economy, reduce traffic congestion, and improve the quality of life for residents throughout Lake County."
Com Ed today announced that it is ahead of schedule of its initial schedule and its goal to restore power to 95% of customers whow ere affected by one of the most severe storms on record by midnight tonight. News Release
The Annual Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival will be held at the Buffalo Grove Town Center at Lake Cook Road and Rt. 83
30,000 are anticipated to come to the Buffalo Grove Town Center on July 16 & 17 for the nationally known Buffalo Grove Invitational Fine Art Festival.
The juried and judged art festival will feature more than 140 professional artists from across the nation who will exhibit a wide variety of fine art including photography, jewelry, sculpture, furniture, glass and more.
An outdoor dining area and live music stage will provide great entertainment for the more than 30,000 people anticipated to attend this year.
The Youth Art Division is open to youth artists, 6-18 years old. Artists under 13 must be chaperoned by an adult at all times at the festival.
Buffalo Grove Jazz Ensemble at the Rotary Village Green. "Big Band Jazz Standards from the 40's to Today, from Artie Shaw and Benny Goodman to Buddy Rich and Stan Kenton"
The Lake County Fair will run from July 26 through July 31 this year. The fair has no association with Lake County Government, is within the Village of Grayslake and under their jurisdiction. The location for the fair is on the corner of Peterson Rd. and Midlothian Rd. in Grayslake, IL. Lake County Fair Information
Used Books for Overseas Troops
Kessler Orlean Silver is participating in the Illinois CPA Society's CPA Day of Service.Working with the non-profit organization Operation Paperback, KOS is coordinating a paperback book drive and shipping the books to US troops overseas.Since 1999, Operation Paperback has helped ship over 1.3 million books to locations around the globe.
We ask you to donate and deliver used paperback books by SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 to our offices at 1101 Lake Cook Road, Suite C in Deerfield.
On September 23, KOS will have a "Packing Party" to ship the books to soldiers. We encourage you to include notes and letters of encouragement with your donations to send with the shipments.Acceptable book genres include:
Looking to buy a home? The Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County, a nonprofit agency, provides up to $15,000 in 0%-interest loans and grants to help homebuyers offset down payment and closing costs. Our programs also lower your mortgage insurance premiums, making your monthly payment more affordable. AHC also offers education classes and counseling to teach you how to qualify for a loan, navigate the complex home purchase process, and overcome credit and debt struggles. For more information, log onto www.ahclc.org or call 847/263-7478.
Do You Have Home Repair or Home Improvement Needs? Help is available for homeowners with all kinds or repair and improvement needs, including making your home handicap accessible from the Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County, a nonprofit agency. Financing options include 0%-interest deferred loans as well as amortized loans at 3%-interest. AHC also assists with construction service to insure quality work by reputable contractors at a fair price. For more information, log onto www.ahclc.org or call 847/263-7478.
Are You Behind on Your Mortgage Payments? Education classes are available from the Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County, a local nonprofit agency. You will learn how the foreclosure process works, your rights and options, how to negotiate with your lender, and how to create the solution that is best for your circumstances. For more information, log onto www.ahclc.org or call 847/263-7478.
Newly Rehabbed Homes for Sale. The Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County, a nonprofit agency, acquires and improves foreclosures and then resells the homes to eligible buyers. Buyers are guaranteed to purchase a home that is structurally-sound, code-compliant and aesthetically pleasing. Help is also provided with financing and closing costs. Houses are currently available in the Round Lakes area. For more information, log onto www.ahclc.org or call 847/263-7478.
Looking to buy a home or to make home repairs and improvements? The Affordable Housing Corporation, a local nonprofit agency, offers a variety of low-interest loans, grants and education programs that can help. For more information, log onto www.ahclc.org or call 847/263-7478.
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