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Lake County Edition
August 2013
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Lake County Lifts Ban on Video Gaming in Unincorporated Area
The Lake County Board repealed its 2009 ban on video gaming and adopted an ordinance regulating video gaming in the unincorporated areas. Numerous businesses had argued publicly that the County's ban had created unfair  competition for them. Following a lengthy discussion, the measure passed by a 11 to 9 vote margin. Currently, 19 municipalities already allow video gaming and in numerous cases, unincorporated businesses are a short distance from those establishments. The State's Video Gaming Act allows video gaming in licensed bars, restaurants, fraternal organizations and truck stops, and gives local governments the authority to approve or ban it in their jurisdictions. Under the law, businesses are charged a 30% tax on revenue from the machines, and a portion of that goes back to that local government. The board's vote directs future gaming tax revenue into a special fund. The county board also amended the County's Liquor Control Ordinance to establish additional video gaming enforcement tools. |
Lake County Launches 'Buy Local. Build Local. Work Local' Program
Lake County purchases more than $186 million in goods and services each year including equipment, products, supplies, and services ranging from small to big purchases. In addition, the County spends millions of dollars on roads and buildings. For example, the County Board recently approved a $100 million Courthouse Expansion Project which includes construction of a new nine-story Criminal Court Tower in Waukegan.
Lake County's new Buy Local. Build Local. Work Local. program aims to connect Lake County businesses-including women-owned and minority businesses-with government procurement opportunities. Lake County is hosting an informational seminar on bid opportunities for the Courthouse Expansion Project on Sept. 3 at 9 a.m. at the Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago. Businesses are invited to attend this event and learn how to take advantage of opportunities to bid.
For more information, visit www.LakeCountyCourthouseExpansion.com.
Taxpayer Advocates, Help Centers and Other Resources for Property Owners
Many Lake County residents have received their property assessments notices in the mail. Ela, Vernon, Avon, Waukegan and Zion Townships will be receiving their assessments this week. The Lake County Chief County Assessment Office provides a number of resources and tools to assist with evaluating your assessment. Learn more.
Assessor.lakecountyil.gov
Boardofreview.lakecountyil.gov
Check out the 2013 Summer Newsletter!
In this County Connection, find out about: key transportation projects underway, budget snapshot, strategic plan update, and how to connect with Lake County! Read now.
Workforce Development Week: 5 Steps to Your Next Job
Join us August 26-30, as we celebrate Workforce Development Week. Each day, we'll take an in-depth look at "5 Steps to your Next Job", the job search process and offer helpful events and information along the way. Join the conversation on Social Media using #workforceweek.
Tell us about your job search stories, find updates and exclusive online only resources. For more information, visit our website.
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New Modern Roundabout to Open at Monaville Road and Cedar Lake Road, August 15
After a two month closure of the intersection of Monaville Road and Cedar Lake Road, a new modern roundabout will open making the intersection safer and more efficient. The new roundabout will open to traffic on Thursday afternoon, August 15.
The new single-lane roundabout replaces a four-way stop sign controlled intersection that experienced traffic delays during morning and afternoon rush hour traffic. Modern roundabout intersections improve traffic flow by allowing traffic to yield rather than come to a complete stop at intersections and they improve safety by reducing the potential for the most serious types of traffic crashes.
Learn more about Modern Roundabouts:
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Construction Project Websites
Several big projects are taking place in Lake County this summer. The Lake County Division of Transportation has worked with IDOT and other local agencies to create dedicated websites for many of these improvement projects. Please visit these websites for the latest information, including contact information and the current construction schedule. Rollins Road Gateway Fairfield Road at IL Route 176 IL21/137 Wadsworth Road For more information, please contact LCDOT at dot@lakecountyil.gov or IDOT through this online form.
LCDOT Celebrates 100 Years
Recently, the LCDOT held a celebration to honor 100 years of transportation  progress. Those in attendance had the opportunity to view antique equipment and see how transportation has changed in Lake County over the past 100 years.
Help keep county roadways litter-free with 'Adopt-A-Highway'
Open enrollment for the Lake County Division of Transportation's Adopt-a-Highway program will take place August 1 through August 31.
Since 1993, the program has grown to 232 groups removing litter from both sides of their adopted county highway. In addition to boosting teamwork, this program helps the environment, provides a valuable public service and promotes civic responsibility. Adopt-a-Highway volunteers saved taxpayers $305,000 last year in labor costs by picking up glass bottles, aluminum cans, plastic bags and other debris from the roadway. To learn more, visit the website or call 847.377.7400.
In April, Adopt-A-Highway celebrated its 20th anniversary. To learn more about this milestone, and the groups that were recognized for their 20-years of service, watch this video.
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Inspecting Festival Food
You may already know the Health Department checks sanitation at restaurants in the county, but what about festival food? Environmental Health Practitioner Mark Carlson demonstrates at the Lake County Fair what things a healthinspector checks to help prevent food borne illness in Lake County. Watch Here.
Healthy Lake County
In this edition, viewers are alerted to Lake County's tick problem, informed on ways to keep wildlife from moving into their yards, and given tips for maximizing a healthy summer lifestyle. Watch Here.
August Low-Cost Pet Clinic in Fox Lake
The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program, in cooperation with the Fox Lake Parks and Recreation Department and the Fox Lake Police Department, will offer a low-cost pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m. until noon at Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., in Fox Lake. Read full press release here.
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SWALCO Household Chemical Waste Collection Events
Some jobs around the home may require the use of products that contain hazardous ingredients. Now that summer is fading, you might be wondering what to do with all those unwanted products from summer activities and projects. Things like old and unwanted pool and cleaning chemicals, driveway sealers, varnishes/stains, garden fertilizers, and bug sprays... Residents can bring these and other chemical products they have, to SWALCO Household Chemical Waste (HCW) Collection events. If you'd like to learn more about recycling, please visit the SWALCO website or the Recycle First, Trash Last website at www.recyclefirsttrashlast.org.
Do you want to be on TV?
LCTV is looking for Lake County residents or businesses incorporating sustainable practices into their daily lives. How do you conserve water? Do you recycle? Have you started riding your bike to work? Let us know and we may feature you in an upcoming video!
Watch Sustainable Lake County videos for tips on how you can GO GREEN!
For more information, e-mail: Communications@lakecountyil.gov or call 847-377-2550.
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Upcoming Events
Job Fairs and Events
August 22: 10th District Job Fair Ramada Inn, Waukegan
August 22: Veteran and Diversity Fair Ramada Inn, Waukegan
August 29: Employment Opportunities Fair Zion Park District Leisure Center
September 12: Employment Expo Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center
More resources:
Click here for a "Job Fair Tips" handout
See the full Lake County Job center calendar of events
Doing Business with Lake County
Lake County is hosting an informational seminar on bid opportunities for the Courthouse Expansion Project on Sept. 3 at 9 a.m. at the Greenbelt Cultural Center in North Chicago. Businesses are invited to attend this event and learn how to take advantage of opportunities to bid.
For more information, visit www.LakeCountyCourthouseExpansion.com
Color the Park Family Fun Run
The Lake County State's Attorney's Office invites you to join them in the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center's 1st annual Color the Park Family Fun Run. This 5k walk/run will take place on Saturday, September 7 at 10 a.m. at Viking Park in Gurnee. Participants are encouraged to come dressed in white as bursts of powdered color are launched at them throughout the trail. Guests and participants are also invited to enjoy food, face painting, balloons and games. Registration is $10 for individuals and $20 for families. Proceeds will benefit The Lake County Children's Advocacy Center. For more information on "Family Fun Run/Walk Color the Park" please call 847-377-3155, to register please visit www.colorthepark.eventbrite.com.
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