December 19, 2013

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Highland Park's Recycling Extravaganza
Saturday, January 4, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Highland Park Recycling Center
1180 Half Day Road  
The drop-off program is also available every Tuesday and Friday, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

After the holidays wrap up, residents are reminded and encouraged to recycle old electronic equipment, clean polystyrene products (#6), compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs, batteries, shoes, clothing and other textiles, and holiday lights.  More Info 

 

What Items can I Recycle for curbside pickup?
The following video shows us all items that we can recycle and how we can RECYCLE FIRST. . . Please Watch!!

Watch Recycle First Trash Last Video

19th Judicial Circuit Launches Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program
Highland Park's very own Judge Mitch Hoffman has provided leadership for a new program through the 19th Judicial Circuit that aims to help homeowners avoid the financial and emotional devastation of foreclosure through mediation. Homeowners whose foreclosure cases were filed on or after Dec. 2 are eligible for this program designed to help explore options, increase communication and reach a resolution. More Info

Happy Holidays!  Happy New Year!

I want to take a moment to wish you and the family a happy and safe holiday season.  I hope that you all have a healthy and joyous time of year with family, friends and neighbors. 

 

Looking for a fun way to celebrate the Holidays?

The Lake County's Holiday Hoedown is an indoor Winter Festival, at the Lake County Fairgrounds and is full of Holiday favorites like carols, gingerbread, rides and more. 

 

Open Daily 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Dec. 21 - 29, Closed Dec. 24 & 25.

Lake County Reports Progress on Strategic Plan
 Learn more about how Lake County is making progress toward its strategic goals, and view a presentation with progress report highlights (narrated by Chairman Aaron Lawlor).
*Prezi Presentation requires Google Chrome to view 
Hands-free Phone use Statewide Jan 1st.
Handheld Cell Phone Use Illegal While Driving Starting Jan. 1, 2014
A new state law, starting Jan. 1, prohibits all drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving. Drivers 19 and older are permitted to use cell phones with hands-free technology such as Bluetooth.  

Forest Preserves
Des Plaines River Trail Mile Marker Posts Reset
Existing wooden mile marker posts along the Des Plaines River Trail (DPRT) have been estimating distances for trail travelers since the 1970's, but recent information found that many were off their mark. This month, surveyors will be setting new quarter-mile and mile marker locations along the DPRT using the latest GPS technology, which can verify location accuracy of the posts to within about 10 feet.

Take an Evening Hike along Solar Lighted Trails
With small solar lights to guide the way, enjoy evening exercise along a 1.3-mile fitness trail at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville, and along a 1.65-mile section of the Millennium Trail adjacent to the Winter Sports Area at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda. More

Free Senior Museum Admission
Admission to the Lake County Discovery Museum in Wauconda is free for the entire month of January for seniors 62 and older. 

Recycle Your Christmas tree

Don't send your Christmas tree to the landfill, drop it off with us for recycling.

Donated trees are chipped and used for trails and landscaping at forest preserves throughout Lake County.

Bring your tree to a drop-off site at one of the following forest preserves, open daily from 6:30 am to sunset:

  • Half Day in Vernon Hills-drop trees off next to maintenance facility.
  • Old School in Libertyville-drop trees off near main entrance.
  • Ryerson Woods in Deerfield-drop trees off at the end of main entrance road.

Drop-offs accepted at the marked sites only between December 26 and February 1.

Only undecorated, real Christmas trees can be accepted; no yard waste. Commercial drop-offs are prohibited.

Feel free to contact me at 847.456.6933 or smandel@lakecountyil.gov.

 

It's an honor to serve you. 

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