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Bike Lake County: Have you biked the Grand Illinois Trail?
The Grand Illinois Trail (GIT) is a 500-mile loop between Lake  Michigan and the Mississippi River, using existing and proposed state and local trails. It hugs historic canals, crosses unglaciated hills, parallels the Rock and Fox Rivers, and includes one of America's first rail-trails. Two GIT alternate routes traverse Lake County through many towns, using regional bike ways like the Robert McClory Bike Path and the Millennium Trail. For more information about the GIT, scan the QR code on posted trail signs or visit GIT IDNR's website.
Send your biking stories and pictures about Lake County bike paths to bike@lakecountyil.gov. |
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County Board Takes Steps to Allow Beekeeping and Hens in Unincorporated Areas
Residents Can Provide Input at Public Hearings
Lake County is considering regulations that would allow beekeeping and hens in residential areas of unincorporated Lake County. Residents will have an opportunity to provide input on these proposed ordinance changes at two sets of public hearings. More.
Regional Planning Commission Public Meeting for Initial Review
Sept. 24, 4 p.m.
Zoning Board of Appeals Public Hearing
Oct. 7, 1 p.m.
Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville |
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Recycle O Rama
Saturday, October 5, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lake County Division of Transportation
600 W. Winchester Road, 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
- Be a part of the Recycle First, Trash Last effort!
We will again be accepting a number of hard-to-recycle items for recycling and reuse including electronics, eyeglasses, CDs, DVS and Cassettes, bicycles and bicycle parts, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, marine, RV and automotive batteries, paper documents for shredding, stuffed animals, clothing and textiles (in any condition gently used or other- includes sheets, towels and blankets), smoke and C02 detectors/alarms, shoes (all kinds excluding roller blades and ice skates) and more. View Flyer.
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Job Center News
 Take a computer assessment, research careers, create a resume or cover letter, practice interviewing, and network with other job seekers throughout the month.
Hands On Computer Workshops
Learn the basics for online job searching. English and Spanish classes are available monthly. View Schedule here.
View full calendar of events here.
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Lake County Achieves Highest Principles of Governmental Budgeting
 For the sixth consecutive year, Lake County has received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This means that Lake County's budget meets nationally recognized guidelines for effective budgeting. It serves as a financial plan, influences policy, guides operations, and is a communications tool for taxpayers. More.
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Forest Preserves News
Fall Issue of Horizons Available Online
 The fall issue of the quarterly magazine from the Lake County Forest Preserves District, 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.
Habitat Restoration Volunteers Needed
Love being outdoors in the fall? Want to help preserve and restore Lake County's beautiful natural habitat? Grab some work gloves and join other volunteers to help out Lake County's natural areas by helping out with Habitat Restoration. Volunteer Information |
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Sincerely,
Steven W. Mandel
Lake County Board Member
Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner
District 11, Highland Park - Highwood - Deerfield
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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