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Board Meeting: March 12, 2013 LCDOT Celebrates 100 Years LCTV can be seen on Comcast cable channel 18 or 30 or channel 99 for AT&T U-verse subscribers. |
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Lake County Edition
March 2013
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E-Filing Court System Moves Forward Giving the Public Greater Access to Court Records
The public will soon be able to remotely access basic Lake County court information from a computer, providing them with greater ease
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of use and efficiency - free of charge. Clerk of the Circuit Court Keith S. Brin recently made a presentation to the Lake County Board on the new E-filing program, which includes public access and electronic filing. The County Board approved about $1 million for the project, which is funded with court fees.
The new system creates a seamless, efficient, user-friendly connection between the courts and those utilizing the courts. Users can access information from their computers - day or night -from a location that is most convenient and efficient for them.
This public access will be available within the next 30 to 60 days, while the next phase of E-filing that allows individuals to actually file a civil case electronically will be available later this year.
The Executive Justice Council, which is made up of Lake County's justice partners, including the 19th Judicial Circuit Court, the Circuit Court Clerk, the State's Attorney, the Public Defender, the Sheriff, and the Lake County Board, recommended these enhancements.
Board Approves $43 Million for Rollins Road Improvement
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) will begin construction this summer on the much anticipated $43 million intersection improvement of Rollins Road at Illinois Route 83 and the CN Rail line in Round Lake Beach. Frequent trains on this rail line, along with the 24,000 cars that travel this segment of Rollins Road each day often results in significant traffic jams.
The Lake County Board approved using funds from the ¼% sales tax toward this project. The project includes lowering the entire intersection of IL Route 83 and Rollins Road below the railroad to the west, and rerouting Rollins Road traffic under a new bridge at the railroad crossing. The project will also relocate the Hainesville Road intersection further to the west and the Rollins Commons intersection to the east creating more lane storage at the IL Route 83 intersection and improved mobility for motorists.
LCDOT has worked very closely with the Village of Round Lake Beach and the many businesses and residents located in the area to minimize impacts during construction, including maintaining two travel lanes throughout the two year construction (except for two short road closures midway through construction).
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Lake County Receives 'Sunny Award' for Transparency
For the fourth straight year, Lake County has won a Sunny Award  and an A+ transparency grade for its website from Sunshine Review, a national non-profit organization dedicated to government transparency. Lake County is one of only two counties in Illinois to receive the A+ grade. Check out our new Transparency/Open Gov web page! Reuse A Shoe ProgramLooking for a unique, fun, and worthwhile recycling and reuse program for your organization or business? Find out more about SWALCO's Shoe Recycling & Reuse Program and learn 10 reasons why you and your group should be involved. There's no cost to participate and SWALCO will provide the materials and resources. Great for businesses, municipalities, corporate groups, schools, libraries, community organizations, Scouts, youth groups, and others. Please contact SWALCO, 847-336-9340 or visit www.swalco.org.
ELECTION INFORMATION
Grace Period Registration
Grace period registration for Lake County residents will be available March 13 - April 6 at the Lake County Clerk's office in Waukegan, and March 25 - April 6, at the Lake County Central Permit Facility in Libertyville.
Voting By Mail
Registered voters may request an application for ballot online. After confirming registration at LakeVoterPower.info, voters select "Request a Ballot by Mail" and follow the links to the application. Voters must print, sign, and date the form before mailing it to the Lake County Clerk's office. An application may also be requested via email at VotingByMail@lakecountyil.gov or calling 847.377.2406. The last day to request a ballot is April 4. Early Voting
Every registered voter has the convenient in-person early voting option. State law requires early voters to provide a current, government-issued photo ID. Identification with address different from registration record will require voters to present additional verification.
Starting Monday, March 25 until Saturday, April 6, all early voting sites are open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registered voters may visit LakeVoterPower.info to see a picture of their voting site, sample ballot, and get driving directions.
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Fairfield Road and IL Route 176 Junction Improvement
Preliminary construction work has started on the intersection improvement at IL Route 176 at Fairfield Road. Construction of additional turn lanes and through lanes in all four directions will ramp up this spring, and continue through the summer. When complete, this improvement will move traffic more efficiently at this notoriously congested location. To learn more about this project, visit the project website. Here you will find project information, such as construction alerts, schedule, and photos. You can also submit questions and sign up for email alerts. Lake County Announces Record 2013 Highway
Construction Program
Construction will begin on 32 highway improvements in Lake County this year, totaling an investment of $126 million. This is the Lake  County Division of Transportation's (DOT) largest annual highway construction program ever. The Lake County Board made a commitment to invest 100% of the revenue from the 1/4% Sales Tax for Transportation and Public Safety Funds (approved in 2008 by the State of Illinois) toward improving transportation. These projects are now being realized as a result of those funds.
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Healthy Lake County
Learn about the new immunization requirement for school-aged  children, the new season of low-cost pet vaccination clinics and the importance of World Tuberculosis Day in this month's edition of Healthy Lake County.
Nutrition Tip
Are you thinking of losing weight? Did you know cutting back by 100  calories a day could add up to 10 pounds in a year? Watch this short video with tips for healthy substitutes that will reduce your calories while satisfying your appetite.
Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics
A new season for low-cost pet vaccination clinics is starting up this month with a clinic in Beach Park on March 23. Additional clinics are planned for April in Mundelein, Lindenhurst and Vernon Hills. Learn more about this great program on the Animal Care and Control website.
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Every Drop Counts - Fix a Leak Week March 18-24
Nationwide, more than 1 trillion gallons of water leak from U.S. homes each year. That's why WaterSense reminds Americans to check their  plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems each year during Fix a Leak Week. Visit the EPA WaterSense website to learn more about what you can do to stop leaks and conserve water in your home or business. March will also mark the one-year anniversary of Lake County's partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) WaterSense Program, which promotes water-efficient products and practices across the country.
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Upcoming Events
IDOT Public Hearing on U.S. 45 from IL Rte. 132 to IL Rte. 173
The purpose of the Public Hearing is to provide an overview of the planning process, present the planned improvements for the selected Millburn Bypass alternative including the likely future improvements to U.S. Route 45 north and south of the bypass area, and to provide an opportunity for public comment.
Date/Time: Thursday, March 21, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Millburn West School, 640 Freedom Way, Lindenhurst
The Public Hearing will be an open house format, meaning interested persons can attend at any time between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Exhibits will be on display and an audio-visual presentation will be shown approximately every 15 minutes. IDOT representatives and project consultant team members will be available to answer questions regarding the project. For more information please visit
www.route45project.com.
Lake Michigan Water Project, Open House April 6
Please join us for a public information open house meeting on the drinking water supply for the Grandwood Park, Fox Lake Hills, Lake Villa and Lindenhurst water systems on Saturday, April 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. The open house will be held at the Lakes Community High School Cafeteria, 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa. Residents are welcome to attend the meeting at any time between 2 - 4 p.m. The meeting will provide residents the opportunity to learn more about bringing Lake Michigan water to these communities. Representatives from Lake Villa, Lindenhurst and Lake County will be available at a series of stations to provide information on the project and to answer questions. Representatives from CLCJAWA and groundwater specialists will also be available.
Learn more.
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