Prepare for Lake County's largest job fair by attending Jobseeker Events in Grayslake on May 8. Key topics will include how to use Linked In and what employers are seeking in candidates. Bring a resume for review.

Monthly Veteran's Workshop, April 24
Goal Setting workshop for military veterans


Meet representatives from Lake County Workforce Development for an interviewing workshop at the ELA Area Public Library, April 19,12 p.m. 

View the monthly schedule of events at the Lake County Job Center. Research career trends, create a resume or cover letter, practice interviewing, and network with other job seekers at our sites throughout the month!
http://www.lakecountyjobcenter.com/Calendar  

 

Deerfield Road to Close for Culvert Installation, Riverwoods
The Lake County Division of Transportation, will be closing Deerfield Road, Lake County Route A-47, Monday, April 15 at 7 a.m. and is scheduled to reopen to traffic in the early evening of Friday, April 19. The closure is necessary for culvert work east of Juneberry Road.

The signed detour route for this closure will be Illinois Route 21/Milwaukee Avenue to Lake Cook Road to Saunders Road, Lake County Route W-24.
More Information
Construction Update

Cuba Road to Close for Culvert Installation, Deer Park
The Lake County Division of Transportation, will be closing Cuba Road, west of the E.J.&E. Railroad Tracks, the morning of Monday, April 22 at 7 a.m. and is scheduled to reopen to traffic in the early evening of Wednesday, May 1. The closure is necessary for the removal and installation of the culvert.
Signed detour route: Ela Road, to U.S. Route 12, Rand Road, to IL Rte 22, Half Day Road, to IL Rte 59.
Press Release and Detour Map

Arlington Heights Rd, southbound bridge over Buffalo Creek
This project entails removing and replacing southbound bridge deck beams, sidewalk/curb removal and replacement, road resurfacing, pavement markings, landscaping, and new bike path drainage improvements under the bridge.
Work is tentatively scheduled to begin in April, and estimated to be complete by August of this year. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in the southbound lanes only; northbound lanes are not planned to be affected. Watch for flaggers, workers and equipment during construction.
Construction Update

IDOT Resurfacing Project
US 45 (Old Half Day Rd) - IL 83 to Half Day Rd.
Estimated Start Date: 5/2013
Anticipated Completion Date: 10/2013 

Applications for the 2013 Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption have been mailed, and it requires an annual renewal. To assist with the application, the Chief County Assessment Office and the Lake County Township Assessors Association will hold Senior Freeze outreach sessions in April.
Residents will receive assistance in completing their 2013 Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Applications for taxes payable in 2014; as well as, service taxpayer needs on other homestead exemptions offered. Staff members will be working one on one with residents to complete any necessary exemption forms.

Outreach Sessions
Application Packet 

For HOAs and property owners responsible maintaining subdivision stormwater management detention ponds, drainage swales, wetlands and natural areas. Topics include typical maintenance activities, budgeting for maintenance, legal responsibilities, and an HOA case study. New this year: Vendor exhibit of companies who design, install, and maintain stormwater management systems.
Wednesday, April 24, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Vendor exhibit starts at 6:00 p.m.
Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville
Workshop details
To RSVP

To celebrate Earth Day, Vernon Township and the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) have organized the 2nd Annual Recycle-O-Rama. The event will take place on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., at the Vernon Township / Highway Department Offices located at 3050 N Main St, Buffalo Grove.
More Information.

We will also be collecting non perishable food for the Vernon Township Food Pantry. Donations begin to drop off at this time of year and with the increasing amount of people in need in our community any donation would be greatly appreciated.