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Health Department News
Health Department Provides Beach Advisory Information Online
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Lake County beachgoers can access the latest information on Lake Michigan and inland lake
 beach advisories and swim bans through the Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Web site. In addition to monitoring swimming beaches along Lake Michigan in Lake County,
the Health Department also monitors licensed beaches on inland lakes, including the Chain O' Lakes. Swimming-related illnesses are typically minor. The most common illness is gastroenteritis, which causes flu-like symptoms that typically develop one to two days after exposure. Other minor illnesses include ear, eye, nose and throat infections.
For more information on beach monitoring, please call the Health Department's Environmental Services at: (847) 377-8030
Watch to see how the Lake County Health Department tests beaches for water safety.
Read the latest Health Department news release: Tips for Tackling Summer Pests That Spread Diseases
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Tell us What You Think!
Lake County government is conducting an online survey to get input from residents about Lake County government's TV channel (LCTV). Please take a few moments to answer these 8 questions. Your input is very important. We will use it to make necessary adjustments, and enhancements to the channel. Thank you.
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Farmer's Market Finder
Lake County's interactive map will help you find your local Farmer's Market. Throughout the summer, vendors from local shops and farms will offer fruits, vegetables, meats, beautiful flowers, baked goods, crafts and much more! Farmer's Markets are a great way to stay healthy and support your community.
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May is National Bike Month
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is joining the  League of American Bicyclists to promote May as National Bike Month. With the warm weather finally here, bicyclists can celebrate the unique power and the many reasons they ride. LCDOT is expanding its bike path system so bicyclists from beginner to advanced can navigate across the county safely. Whether you're going to work or school, saving money or time, preserving your health or the environment make sure to Be Safe! Be Visible! and have a fun riding season!
Lake County's bike trails are better than ever! Find a new trail to explore on Lake County's Bike Map
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Lake County Forest Preserve News
Forest Preserve Board adopts reduced Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget
To keep more than 30,000 acres of forest preserves in Lake County  safe, clean and open for people to enjoy, we adopted a reduced Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget of $101,559,660 at our May 14 meeting.
View the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14
For the fifth consecutive year, total Forest Preserve property tax revenues collected are projected to decrease substantially due to declines in Lake County's Equalized Assessed Value (EAV), and because of the District's conservative budgeting practices and wise use of available fiscal resources.
The overall budget decreased $12.4 million (11 percent) from the previous year, primarily due to an $11.4 million (21.5 percent) decrease in the capital budget.
More information
Upcoming Events
What else is happening in your Lake County Forest Preserve this summer? Check the full calendar for events and activities near you.
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It's an honor and a pleasure serving you on the Lake County Board and Forest Preserve.
Feel free to contact me at 847.456.6933 on my cell or email me at smandel@lakecountyil.gov.
Sincerely,
Steven W. Mandel
Lake County Board, District 11
2157 Saint Johns Avenue
Highland Park, IL 60035
847.456.6933 cell
847.831.0373 home
847.831.0374 fax
smandel@lakecountyil.gov
stevemandel@comcast.net
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