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Buy Local Food and Promote the Environment, the Economy, and Your Quality of Life
Did you know that when you go to your local farmers market that  you support the local economy, the environment, and your health by eating fresh produce?
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SWALCO Household Chemical Waste Collection Event
Deerfield High School
Saturday, July 6
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
SWALCO conducts 30 HCW collection events each year, 24 are held at the Gurnee facility and 6 are held at various locations throughout the County. These events are for household chemical waste from households only, no business generated wastes are accepted. For a list of acceptable and non-acceptable items please click here.
More information on collection event here
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Highwood Taste of Summer
Friday 5pm June 28th - 30th
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Date: July 3, Opens at 5, Entertainment at 6. Fireworks at 9:15
Where: Brickyards Park
Fountain View Drive, Deerfield
Date: July 4, Starts at Jewett Park with pancake breakfast and Arts and Crafts at 7:30 am. Parade at Noon.
Highland Park Day Events - Downtown and Sunset Park
Date: July 4th, Children's Bike & Pet Parade - 9:30 a.m.
Independence Day Parade - 10:00 a.m.
Then to Sunset Park for Fourth Fest from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Highland Park Battle of the Bands and Fireworks
Bands begin at 6pm and fireworks at Dusk
Where: Wolters Field
1080 Park Ave West, Highland Park
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Make recycling a daily habit by changing your mind set to recycle first - trash last!
The Lake County Board has a goal to divert 60% of the waste
 stream away from landfills by 2030. The board recently approved changes to the Solid Waste and Recycling Ordinance incorporating specific recommendations toward achieving this goal, including requiring haulers (in the unincorporated area) to provide residents with containers for collecting recyclable materials, and information on how and what materials to recycle.
What can you do? Lake County residents have access to single-stream recycling, which means no sorting of recyclables is necessary. Everything can be placed in the same container with no guessing games. For a list of what can and cannot be recycled in Lake County, visit www.RecycleFirstTrashLast.org, or check out these recycling guidelines.
There are 241,000 households in Lake County that can participate in curbside recycling. If each household does their part, those numbers can add up fast!
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Sign Up For Customized Traffic Alerts
What if you could know if there was a crash, stall or other traffic  incident on your commute? You can! Personalize your route in Lake County PASSAGE by entering the roads and times you drive, and if something happens along your route, PASSAGE will send an alert to your mobile device, or email. Check it before you hit the road to save time and avoid gridlock!
Watch this tutorial to see how easy it is to sign up.
Sign-up Here for customized e-mail alerts
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Public Can Provide Input into Property Assessment Appeal Process
I n an effort to enhance transparency, the Lake County Board of Review is accepting public comment on the rules that guide the property assessment appeal process. The three member board is responsible for hearing evidence and making decisions on appeals, and it has the authority to confirm, reduce, or increase any assessment. The public can review the draft 2013 Board of Review Rules at boardofreview.lakecountyil.gov. All suggestions or comments for the board's consideration should be emailed to the Board of Review by 5 p.m. on July 1. The Board of Review will approve the rules document at a meeting in early July.
Additionally, the Lake County Chief County Assessment Office provides several resources to assist taxpayers in the appeal process, including website tools whereby taxpayers can access detailed property information, and more. For 2013, individuals filing appeals can also talk to taxpayer advocates that are available each business day during the assessment appeal filing periods to provide an additional resource for taxpayers in this time frame. The Chief County Assessment Office will also provide a series of help centers where taxpayers can obtain one-on-one assistance. For more information, visit assessor.lakecountyil.gov. Assessment notices will be mailed starting in late July through mid-August this year.
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Local Veterans Resources
Lake County Job Center Helps Veterans Find Employment
The Lake County Job Center, with Illinois WorkNet, helps lo
cal military veterans find a job. For more information on Veterans Priority and to view resources, visit their website.
Veterans Services Network
The Lake-McHenry Veterans and Family Services program works with veterans and their families face challenges, before, during and after deployments. The program focuses on veterans, active duty military personnel and their families especially, but not limited to, their connection to wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. To learn more about the Veterans Services Network, visit their website.
LCP Starts VetLoan Advantage Lending Initiative
Lake County Partners proudly announces its participation in a VetLoan Advantage Initiative through the SBA 504 Loan Program. Lake County Partners will waive out-of-pocket loan closing fees (such as title policy, environmental reports, etc) up to $2,000 for businesses owned by U. S. veterans. This reduces the cost of borrowing through the 504 Program, which offers great terms for industrial / commercial land, building, and equipment. In addition to a low-down payment (in most cases 10%), the 504 Program provides low-interest, long-term financing. Contact Patricia Fening at 847-597-1229 or pfening@lakecountypartners.com for more information about this great program and a great offer for our veterans!
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Please feel free to contact me at 847.456.6933 or email me at smandel@lakecountyil.gov.
It's an honor serving you on the Lake County Board and Forest Preserve.
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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