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Lake County News -- David Stolman
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February 6, 2014
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Please let me know what you think of this newsletter, or if you have any questions or comments.
It's an honor and a pleasure serving you on the County and Forest Preserve boards.
Thank you,
David Stolman
847.377.2300
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Problem-Solving Courts in Lake County
 The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit currently has three Problem-Solving Courts - Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and the newest addition Veterans Court. The mission of the program is to reduce crime, enhance public safety, and reduce jail populations by rehabilitating offenders and providing treatment for the underlying problems of their criminal behavior. Watch this video to learn more about Lake County's Problem-Solving Courts, and hear first-hand accounts of some of the amazing success stories. |
Extreme Winter Conditions
 Be prepared and stay safe this winter! Pack an emergency car kit that includes extra blankets, check in with elderly neighbors or anyone that lives alone to make sure that they're safe and follow Alert Lake County on Twitter for emergency alerts.
Prepare Your Home For Winter Weather
Learn how to insulate your pipes to avoid bursting and other tips to help keep you safe during these extreme winter months. More
See NOAA's Lake County Alerts |
 Lake County Leaders Summit Focuses on Collaboration
More than 100 government, business, and civic leaders came together for the first ever Lake County Leaders Summit to discuss collaboration opportunities. These efforts will continue throughout March at four regional leadership roundtables. Watch Video |
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 County Update: Shared Services Initiative
Lake County is focusing on collaboration with other governments to explore ways to jointly contract for services, cooperatively purchase goods, and share services such as building inspections. To learn more watch this episode of County Update. |
Visit Lake County: Ideas for Fun Things to Do
There's always something fun happening in Lake County! VisitLakeCounty.org can help you plan an afternoon of family fun, a day of arts and entertainment, or a romantic weekend getaway. See their calendar of events for fun ideas and things
to do.
Getting cabin fever? Visit their Winter in Lake County page to find something fun to do! |
Job Center Events
Small Business Entrepreneur Fair
Thinking of starting your own business? Attend the Small Business Entrepreneurial Fair, where employers recruit jobseekers interested in starting their own business and provide information about franchise opportunities. Info
Thursday, Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
College of Lake County
Lakeshore Campus, 1 North Genesee Street
Job-A-Palooza: Resource Fair for Young Adults Ages 16-21
 Nearly 30 employers will provide job information on full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. See Flyer
Thursday, March 6, 6 - 8 p.m.
College of Lake County, Grayslake
Physical Education Center: Gymnasium Building 7
Call 847.543.2059 for information |
 Forest Preserves
Summer Camps are Filling Up! Register Now!
Enjoy adventures in nature, art, fishing, history, and much more. Registration for summer camps is open and classes are filling up! More info
 Charley Harper's Beguiled by the Wild: Ends Feb. 16
Experience the whimsical world of popular nature illustrator and artist Charley Harper (1922-2007) at Beguiled by the Wild: The Art of Charley Harper exhibition at the Lake County Discovery Museum in Wauconda. The exhibition also includes interactive art activities such as large-scale puzzles, tangrams and rubbing stations to make your very own prints.
 Snow Brings Winter Fun
Before heading out to a Lake County Forest Preserve location for a winter hike or a twirl on the ice, call our 24-hour winter sports hotline at 847.968.3235. A recorded message conveys current trail and ice conditions for sledding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating and ice fishing. Learn more |
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Lake County
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