July 2, 2014

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Unemployment Insurance and Job Search Assistance
The Illinois Department of Employment Security handles unemployment claims electronically. Visit www.ides.illinois.gov or call 800-244-5631 with unemployment questions.
Job seekers can get help finding a job or may qualify for training in a new field. Find out more at the Job Center of Lake County.

Eat Local!

Purchasing locally grown food helps promote Lake County's economic development and health initiatives while decreasing the negative environmental impacts of long distance shipping. Watch a video to learn about the Lake County Food System and find a local farmers market near you!

Fourth of July Celebration

Highland Park, Deerfield & other local event schedules for Fourth of July

Thursday, July 3 - Friday, July 4
Enjoy a free, family friendly two day Fourth of July festival at Great Lakes Naval Base. Celebrate Independence Day with live music, family entertainment, a carnival and delicious food at this area favorite.

I'm asking for review of assessment process

Can we save money by centralizing property assessments?

Currently our 18 individual township assessors give values to our properties using a county wide mass appraisal software system. If property owners object to their assessed value they can appeal to the board of review in Waukegan.

I am convinced that we can save millions of dollars of staff time by moving the entire assessment management up to Waukegan. That does not mean that professional staff would not investigate and have a local presence to interact with property owners.

I went to our Revenue, Records, & Legislation Committee last week to ask permission for staff to look into best practices on the County Assessment process to possibly reduce costs, provide more consistent assessments across township lines, and provide good customer service to our residents. Staff was given the green light by the RR&L Committee to investigate this matter. Our staff will be gathering data and putting together facts for discussion.

Honoring Veterans

Lake McHenry Veterans and Family Services program is designed to honor and promote conversation among veterans, their loved ones and the public about the long-term effects of military experiences. Watch this video and see Ceasar Soto tell his story of serving in Vietnam, and how the experience still stays with him to this day.

Summer Safety

Healthy Lake County
Watch this episode of Healthy Lake County for helpful hot weather tips and learn how to avoid food borne illnesses while enjoying festival foods this summer.

Drowning Prevention
Every day, 10 people die from unintentional drowning. See the stats and find out how to stay safe when enjoying the water this summer.

Be Prepared for Stormy Weather
Learn the difference between a "Watch" and a "Warning", the dangers of flash flooding, food safety during a storm and more in our Stormy Weather Safety Tips Video. For more information about storm preparedness, visit Alert Lake County.

University Center of Lake County Open House
Thursday, July 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
University Center of Lake County
1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake Learn how you can stay in Lake County while still earning your degree at the University Center of Lake County's Open House. Get your curriculum and admission questions answered, learn about the academic options offered and maybe even win some cash!
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Lake County Forest Preserves Events
Civil War Days Event

The boom of cannons, the crack of rifles, the galloping of horse hooves welcomes you at the annual Civil War Days encampment, Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13, at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda. Wander the camps to see soldiers, civilians and tradesmen at work. Watch as union and confederate forces collide in battle and then visit the 1863 Summer Fair to meet President Lincoln and shop Civil War era vendors. Kids will love the crafts, games and a scavenger hunt.

Summer Fun at Independence Grove