 Drop It and Drive!
Distracted driving has become an epidemic in Illinois. Over 6,000 crashes were caused by some form of driver distraction involving a cellphone from 2008-2012. Thirty of them were fatal. To help prevent this deadly problem, the use of hand-held cellphones while driving on Illinois roads is now illegal, and police are out in full force. Lean More |
 Doing Good Deeds for YOU!
The 19th Judicial Circuit Court and the Affordable Housing Corporation of Lake County recently launched a new mortgage foreclosure mediation program. In this video, the Lake County Recorder of Deeds interviews program representatives for an in depth look at this topic. Homeowners who need copies of their housing or property documents should contact the Recorder's Office or search for recorded documents online. Recorder of Deeds website |
 Ice Meltin' Blues Weekend
Downtown Long Grove
Saturday, March 1 - Sunday, March 2
Stroll charming shops, while enjoying the soothing tunes of some of Chicagoland's best Blues talents. Look for "Blue Plate" specials in restaurants, and shops throughout Downtown Long Grove will offer "Blue Light" shopper specials. Jake and Elwood will be in town handing out "Blues Bucks" for retail shopping, to those "lucky" enough to spot them. Enjoy a live Ice Carving Demo of the Blues Brothers on Saturday, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. in Fountain Square. See details and lineup here
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General Primary Elections March 18
Lake County's VoterPower website has everything you need for the March 18 Primary Elections. Enter your information and view your voter-specific districts, elected officials, candidates, sample ballot (when available), and early and Election Day voting sites. |
 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
Independence Grove 2014 Beach Passes on Sale 
For the first time, unlimited passes to the beach at Independence Grove Forest Preserve are being offered. The pass allows holders unlimited use of the 400-foot sand beach that runs along the south bay of Independence Grove's 115-acre lake. More Info |
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