County Board Chairman

District 20 Representative

REMINDER:

Illinois Tollway Includes Route 53 Extension in Proposed Capital Plan 

Public Can Provide Comments at Two Lake County Meetings in August or On-line. The Tollway Board has identified the Route 53 north extension (from Lake Cook Road to Route 120) as a long-term priority project in its proposed 10-year capital plan.

The Tollway also included $100 million toward planning and technical studies for the Route 53 project, as well as the Illiana Expressway (connecting I-55 from south of Joliet to I-65 near Lowell, Ind) in the proposed plan.

Details of the capital plan and proposed toll rate increase will be presented at public hearings in the 12 counties served by the Tollway in August.

There will be two hearings in Lake County:

*   Friday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Libertyville Civic Center,

135 West Church St., Libertyville

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*   Tuesday, Aug. 23, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Buffalo Grove Village Hall,

50 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove

*   Submit comments about the capital plan to the Tollway

Learn more about "Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future"

Lake County Workforce Development - Your Job Search Partner!

During these tough economic times, job seekers can easily become discouraged.  The Lake County Workforce Development Department has programs designed to help job seekers, as well as employers.

If you are a job seeker and are struggling to make your next move, some services available to you include:

• Internet connected computers with specialized software to help you with your search
• Trained staff who can assist you with your questions
• Resume and interview assistance so you can put your best foot forward
• Workshops on a variety of job search topics
• Job clubs and networking opportunities
• Access to job listings and employers
• Skills assessment and training assistance to help you achieve your maximum potential

Lake County Workforce Development Provides Help for Employers too!

If you are an employer who is looking for the right candidate to fit your position, or need to upgrade the skills of your current workforce, the Workforce Development Department has a variety of programs that can help you, including:

• Assistance with posting jobs and access to qualified candidates
• On-site recruitment to help you fill vacancies quickly
• Reimbursement for retraining to help you remain competitive
• On-the-job training programs for skilled workers allow employers to receive reimbursement of up to 90% of a new employees' wages
• Assistance with tax credits

Come to one of the job centers of Lake County to learn more, or visit http://lakecountyjobcenter.com for more information. 

Job Center locations:

                Grayslake                                                            Waukegan

                800 Lancer Lane                                                1 N Genesee St., 1^st Floor

                Grayslake, IL                                                      Waukegan, IL

                (847) 543-7400                                                   (847) 377-3450

Lake County Forest Preserves Mobile App  

Stay up-to-the-minute with what's happening in your forest preserves on your smartphone with the new Lake County Forest Preserve mobile app. Find out about upcoming events, trail closings and special alerts, view recent photos from around the preserves, find and map nearby preserves, view trail maps, identify local flora and fauna, and more! Connect with other friends of the preserves by checking in and sharing content via Facebook or Twitter. Available free in the Android Market or Apple App Store-search for "Lake County Forest Preserves." 

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 for program details, and trail maps for this year's designated hikes.