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Lake County NewsSeptember 13, 2013

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In This Issue
Washington Street Closure
Wilson & Nippersink Intersection Improvement
Standards of Conduct
Tax Assessment Help
Route 53 Meeting
Lake County Receives Award for Budgeting
Tax Assessment Help
United Way Lake County
Recycling Changes
Job Center News
Forest Preserves News
Quick Links
Stormwater Management
Workforce Development

Village of Fox Lake
Village of Lakemoor
Village of Round Lake
Village of Volo
Village of Wauconda
Grant Township
Wauconda Township
Fox Lake Library
Job Center of Lake County
Who's Hiring?
Visit the "Who's Hiring" page from the Job Center of Lake County to get the latest job postings in our area!
Visit Lake County

Friends and neighbors,

 

As always, it's a pleasure and honor representing you on the County and Forest Preserve Boards.  Please contact me any time for any reason.  I am always glad to hear your concerns, interests and ideas.  Government works best with your involvement.

Bonnie

Bonnie Thomson Carter

Lake County Board District 5

 

 

Washington St. to Close for 60 Days for Road Construction, Sept. 17
The proposed detour will use Cedar Lake Road to IL 134 to IL 120 to Hainesville Road and will run through November 15, 2013. Local residents and businesses will have access over to their properties. The full roadway will be constructed within this area during this two month period and will reopen to traffic for the winter.
View Detour Map 
Keep up to date with this project at washingtonstreetinfo.com.
Wilson Road and Nippersink Road Intersection Improvement
LCDOT held a public information meeting to introduce the intersection improvement project for Wilson Road and Nippersink Road.  At the meeting they explained that alternative plans to improve traffic flow, drainage, pedestrian accommodations and streetscapes will be studied. To view the materials from the public meeting, and to learn more about the project, please visit the project website.
Lake County Board Approves Plan Establishing Standards of Conduct for Commission and Board Appointees
The county board approved a Standards of Conduct Plan spearheaded by Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor that requires 300 appointees-that serve on everything from drainage and fire districts, to the transportation service boards, affordable housing commission, and board of review-to adhere to conduct standards. More. 
Tax Assessment Help Centers in September
There are a few more opportunities in September for residents to take advantage of the Tax Assessment Help Centers. At these centers, residents can get one-on-one assistance evaluating their property tax assessment from a member of the Chief County Assessment Office. Centers are held in Grayslake and Vernon Hills. View schedule. 
Illinois Route 53/120 Blue Ribbon Advisory Council to Meet Sept. 17
The Illinois Route 53/120 Blue Ribbon Advisory Council BRAC will meet this month to discuss the continued efforts related to this project. The Illinois Tollway, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and Lake County are partnering on a combined, two-pronged effort to examine the feasibility of the project with respect to financing and land use.  More Information

Illinois Route 53/120 Blue Ribbon Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2 - 4 p.m.
Lake County Central Permit Facility
500 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville 
Lake County Achieves Highest Principles of Governmental Budgeting
For the sixth consecutive year, Lake County has received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This means that Lake County's budget meets nationally recognized guidelines for effective budgeting. It serves as a financial plan, influences policy, guides operations, and is a communications tool for taxpayers. More.
View Budget Information
County Board Takes Steps to Allow Beekeeping and Hens in Unincorporated Areas
Residents Can Provide Input at Public Hearings
Lake County is considering new regulations that would allow beekeeping and hens in residential areas of unincorporated Lake County. Residents will have an opportunity to provide input on these proposed ordinance changes at two sets of public hearings. More.

Public  Hearings:
Regional Planning Commission Public Meeting for Initial Review
Sept. 24, 4 p.m.

Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing
Oct. 7, 1 p.m.

Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville
United Way Lake County
The Find Help Lake County Guide contains over 1,400 health and human services available to Lake County residents. Individuals, families and service providers are able to access www.FindHelpLakeCounty.org and search a database of health and human services provided by agencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Learn more about Find Help Lake County here.

Click here to see how you can win $100 to your charity of choice from United Way Lake County.  
Recycling Changes Coming to Lake County Unincorporated Neighborhoods
If you live in the unincorporated area and you don't currently have recycling as part of your trash service, a new law now requires your hauler to provide recycling along with your trash service. In an effort to increase recycling and extend the life of our landfills, the Lake County Board approved modifications to the Solid Waste Hauling and Recycling Ordinance effective January 1, 2014 making it mandatory for haulers in the unincorporated area to provide recycling containers.

Read fact sheet, or visit www.lakecountyil.gov/Recycle/NewLaw for more information.
English Fact Sheet
Spanish Fact Sheet 
Job Center News
View the monthly schedule of events from the Lake County Job Center. Take a computer assessment, research careers, create a resume or cover letter, practice interviewing, and network with other job seekers throughout the month.
Forest Preserve News  
Controlled Burn Season is Here
If you see smoke rising from a forest preserve this fall, chances are that it's from a controlled burn. Controlled burning removes weedy non-native species, helping native grasses and wildflowers thrive. Check LCFPD.org/burninfo for daily announcements.

Special Exhibitions at the Lake County Discovery Museum

Beguiled by the Wild: The Art of Charley Harper
September 21, 2013-February 16, 2014
Charley Harper's (1922-2007) life-long love of nature inspired his work in this wonderful collection entitled "Beguiled by the Wild." Harper was best known for his highly stylized wildlife prints, posters and book illustrations. He called his style "minimal realism," capturing the essence of his subjects with the fewest possible visual elements.   
 
Passenger Pigeon's Flight to Extinction
September 21, 2013-February 2, 2014
2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon. This original exhibition explores connections between the human world, and looks at some of the work being done today to help prevent similar extinctions from occurring. Click here to learn more about this exhibition. 
 
Visit the Lake County Discovery Museum website for information on hours, admission, location and more. 

September Events
Greenbelt Mini Explorers-Art and Nature
Saturday, September 14, 10-11 a.m.
Greenbelt Cultural Center, Waukegan
Join us for stories and activities that explore the connections between art and nature. Enjoy crafts, stories and hands-on activities while meeting other families.  
 
Fred Fest: five bands playing for a great cause!
Sunday, September 15, 1 - 7 p.m.
Fox River Forest Preserve in Port, Barrington
This year's music festival features Master of Ceremonies Jaime Laurita, and five popular bands: Sixteen Candles, Pat McKillen, Sons of Bildor, Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press, and Hudson McCoy. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the gate. All net proceeds from the festival benefit the Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves.   
 
Farm Heritage Festival
September 21 & 22, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Lakewood Forest Preserve, Wauconda
This family festival celebrates Lake County's agricultural roots. Tractor parade, sheep herding, wagon rides, animals and more.