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Lake County NewsSeptember 27, 2013

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In This Issue
County Update
Grant Builds Workforce
Recycle O Rama
53/120 Advances
Juror Appreciation Week
Municipal Auction
Forest Preserves Trail Connections
Open House Event
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

 

 

County Update: Enhancing Economic Opportunities
There is a lot going on behind the scenes to improve our local economy, including efforts to attract, retain and expand business and jobs. Lake County Partners is the "go-to" organization for economic development in Lake County. Learn more in this edition of County Update. Watch now.

Lake County Partners Annual Meeting - the Future of Lake County Businesses
Thursday, Oct.17, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire
Keynote Speaker Rebecca Ryan, a futurist and economist, will present her ideas on shaping Lake County for the next generation. Register
Grant Helps Build Skilled Workforce for Manufacturing Jobs
Lake County and surrounding metro counties received a $2 million grant to work with employers in developing workers for high demand manufacturing jobs. The Metro Suburban Accelerated Training for Illinois Manufacturing Program (ATIM) provides manufacturers with access to qualified job candidates for high demand jobs and job seekers access to good paying jobs. Lake County is looking for organizations to participate in this training program.  More Information
Recycle O Rama
Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lake County Division of Transportation
600 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville 
* Keep items out of our Landfills
* Find homes for those hard-to-recycle items laying around the house
* Make a difference in your community and world!  View Flyer
Next Phase of the Proposed Illinois Route 53/120 Project Advances
Efforts to establish a more detailed understanding of how to fund, build, operate and maintain the proposed Route 53/120 into Lake County are moving forward. The Illinois Route 53/120 Project Blue Ribbon Advisory Council (BRAC) met recently to discuss the next phase, which specifically includes a two-pronged effort to examine the feasibility of the project with respect to financing and land use. The next phase of work builds on the BRAC's report that recommends a four-lane, 45 mph, tolled parkway that will address specific needs for congestion relief and provide greater connectivity, as well as protect the natural environment and preserve the character of Lake County.
Presentation of Project
Watch meeting video
Visit the website
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
If you are a Lake County Public Works customer, you have recently received information about the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project. Lake County Public Works has hired National Power Rodding to clean and televise the sanitary sewers in your neighborhood. This is the first step in our sanitary sewer rehabilitation project. During the sewer cleaning process, high pressure water is sprayed through the public sewers. As a precaution, please keep your toilet seats down during the day while this work takes place and report any problems to our project manager Heather Galan at 847 377 7500. 

This Map indicates the area of work. Further notifications will be made as this project continues.  
Juror Appreciation Week
Have you ever served on jury duty? If so, we appreciate you! Every year, approximately 8,500 Lake County residents report for jury duty in Lake County. In order to show our appreciation to the many individuals who have served on jury duty, the Lake County Board and the 19th Judicial Circuit Judges will celebrate Juror Appreciation Week from Oct. 15-18. We understand that jurors sacrifice personal, family and professional time when serving and we thank you for this important service you provide to the criminal justice system.  
Municipal Vehicle and Equipment Auction 
Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m.
Lake County Fairgrounds
19822 W. Peterson Rd., Libertyville
The public is invited to attend a municipal auction which includes items such as: police cars, seized vehicles, vans, pickup trucks, trailers, computers, office equipment, bikes, and more. Event Information 
Baxter Partners with the Lake County Forest Preserve for Trail Connections
The Lake County Forest Preserve and Baxter have worked together to make important connections along the Millennium Trail. Once completed, the Millennium Trail will connect more than 35 miles of trails for biking, hiking and horseback riding for Lake County residents to enjoy. Baxter's contributions, through land sales and easement permissions, will ensure the trail is built without obstruction. By linking residential areas to parks, forest preserves, schools, businesses and shopping districts, trails allow people to alter their travel behavior by bicycling or hiking to their destination instead of driving.

Millennium Trail Map
For more information, click here.  
"Open House" Tour of the Northwest Regional Water Reclamation Facility (NWRWRF)
Saturday, Oct. 19
Tours begin at 9 a.m. in Administration Building
Explore how the NWRWRF operates and protects the environment.  For more information, contact the Village of Fox Lake at 847-587-3694 and see flyer here.

Forest Preserves News

Fall Issue of Horizons Available Online
The new issue of the Lake County Forest Preserves magazine is now available online. Learn how woodland restoration and species monitoring efforts throughout the next 20 years will help to secure a sustainable ecosystem. Read now

Become a Habitat Restoration Volunteer
Enjoy spending time outdoors in the fall? Want to help preserve and restore Lake County's beautiful natural habitat? Grab some work gloves and join other volunteers in helping with local Habitat Restoration. Volunteer Information