February 7, 2014

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Lake County Leaders Summit Focuses on Collaboration

With government costs outpacing the growth of our economy it is important that we find ways to create efficiencies as we provide you services. Cooperation between governmental entities is a must and it begins with your elected officials making commitments to work together on your behalf. More than 100 government, business, and civic leaders came together for the first ever Lake County Leaders Summit to discuss collaboration opportunities. These efforts will continue throughout March at four regional leadership roundtables. Learn more

County Update: Shared Services Initiative

Lake County is focusing on collaboration with other governments to explore ways to jointly contract for services, cooperatively purchase goods, and share services such as building inspections. To learn more watch this episode of County Update.

Visit Lake County: Ideas for Fun Things to Do
There's always something fun happening in Lake County! VisitLakeCounty.org can help you plan an afternoon of family fun, a day of arts and entertainment, or a romantic weekend getaway.

Getting cabin fever?
Visit their Winter in Lake County page to find something fun to do!

Job Center Events
Job-A-Palooza: Resource Fair for Young Adults Ages 16-21
Nearly 30 employers will provide job information on full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. See Flyer

Thursday, March 6, 6 - 8 p.m.

College of Lake County, Grayslake

Physical Education Center: Gymnasium Building 7

Call 847.543.2059 for information

Small Business Entrepreneur Fair
Thinking of starting your own business? Attend the Small Business Entrepreneurial Fair, where employers recruit job seekers interested in starting their own business and provide information about franchise opportunities. Info

Thursday, Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

College of Lake County

Lakeshore Campus, 1 North Genesee Street

Sheriff's Office Going Green

Lake County is working with Highland Park and other police departments to go green too.

Deputies, detectives and others at the sheriff's office have to produce a lot of reports, but they will now be using electronic devices instead of paper, promoting sustainability and expediting the flow of information.

Citizens Police Academy
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the semi-annual Citizens Police Academy. The course is free to Lake County residents, and is offered to provide insight into the Sheriff's Office and the judicial process. The academy is scheduled for Thursday evenings (6:30 - 9:30) from April 3 to June 5.

For more information you can visit https://www.facebook.com/#!/LakeCoILSheriff

Highland Park's Mitchell Hoffman Appointed Circuit Judge

Judge Hoffman will fill the position previously held by Fred Foreman, and will serve as Circuit Judge until November 2016 when he will have to be reelected. More Info

Applications for the associate judgeship being vacated by Judge Hoffman are being taken through March 5th. More Info.

Problem-Solving Courts in Lake County

The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit currently has three Problem-Solving Courts - Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and the newest addition Veterans Court. The mission of the program is to reduce crime, enhance public safety, and reduce jail populations by rehabilitating offenders and providing treatment for the underlying problems of their criminal behavior. Learn more about Lake County's Problem-Solving Courts, and hear first-hand accounts of some of the amazing success stories. Watch

Forest Preserves: Camps and Art
Summer Camps are Filling Up! Register Now!
Enjoy adventures in nature, art, fishing, history, and much more. Registration for summer camps is open and classes are filling up! More information on Summer Camps

Charley Harper's Beguiled by the Wild: Ends Feb. 16
Experience the whimsical world of popular nature illustrator and artist Charley Harper (1922-2007) at Beguiled by the Wild: The Art of Charley Harper exhibition. The exhibition also includes interactive art activities such as large-scale puzzles, tangrams and rubbing stations to make your very own prints.

LCFPD Calendar of Programs and Events

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