Lake County News -- David Stolman
April 3, 2014
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David Stolman
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Spring is Blooming in Lake County
See what's going on in our communities this weekend with Visit Lake County's new spring page, and their calendar of events

Recycle O Rama
Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Vernon Township Highway Department Offices
3050 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove
Bring everything from electronics and crayons to gym shoes and florescent bulbs for safe and free recycling. See Flyer for more information. 

Spring in Our Forest Preserves
Forest Fitness
Enjoy the outdoors during a fast-paced adult group fitness hike and experience one hour of heart-pumping exercise in a friendly group atmosphere at a different preserve every week. Forest Fitness Hikes

Forest Preserves' Magazine "Horizons" Available Online
This spring, there are plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the local wildlife of the area. Have you ever gone birding before? In the spring issue of Horizons, learn about bird watching in Lake County, other local wildlife, upcoming events, programs and more. Horizons Online

Volunteers Help Local Preserves
Watch a video about how local Forest Preserve employees and volunteers help the environment by harvesting seeds of local plants and trees.
Full Calendar of April Events 

Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption Outreach Sessions
The Chief County Assessment Office and the Lake County Township Assessors Association will hold several public outreach sessions to assist residents in completing the 2014 Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Application for taxes payable in 2015; as well as service taxpayer needs on other homestead exemptions available. Residents will work one on one with a staff member to complete the necessary forms. The Senior Freeze Application is due by July 1st, 2014.
Dates times and Locations
2014 Senior Freeze Application 

Job Center News
5 Steps to Your Next Job!
Learn the 5 most important steps to take when looking for a new job in this exciting new workshop series. Attend all 5 workshops to learn how to research, prepare, document, find and land your next job. See website and call 847.377.3439 to reserve a seat.
April 21 - 25, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Job Center of Lake County
1 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

Watch County Update: Find out about Resources for Job Seekers, Youth, and Local Employers
The Lake County Workforce Development Department operates the Job Centers of Lake County and offers a variety of resources, programs, and services for job seekers, youth, and local employers. Watch this episode of County Update to learn more.  

Events and News from the Lake County's State's Attorney Office
Blue Kids Project Observes Child Abuse Prevention Month
The Blue Kids Project of Lake County is providing 3-foot tall blue figures that are meant to serve as a source of conversation about child abuse prevention. Visit Blue Kids' Website for info building strong families, preventing child abuse, and addressing various problems.

Lake County State's Attorney's Office Hosts Victims' Rights Week Event
In honor of National Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 6-12) the Lake County State's Attorney's Office is hosting a Victims' Rights event on April 10. This event will take place at the College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus, Building C, auditorium from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Read News Release

Reminder: Concealed Carry Informational Session
The Lake County Sheriff's Office in partnership with the Lake County State's Attorney's Office is hosting a Concealed Carry Law informational session. Visit their Facebook page for more info.
Monday, April 7, 7 - 9 p.m.
Warren Township Center, 17801 W. Washington Street, Gurnee 

Washington Street Closed for Four Months
The Lake County Division of Transportation recently closed Washington Street to through traffic from Cedar Lake Rd., to Hainesville Rd., for a four month project. The closure is necessary as part of the Washington St. reconstruction and widening project. In the fall of 2013, Washington St. was reconstructed from Cedar Lake Rd. to Linden Drive. The upcoming closure is to complete the reconstruction from Linden Drive to west of Hainesville Rd.

Detour Route: Cedar Lake Rd., to IL Route 134 to IL Route 120 to Hainesville Rd.
For additional information regarding this project please visit washingtonstreetinfo.com.  

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