August 5, 2014

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You received Blue letters of Assessed Property Values last week.

Check your assessed property value. Do you understand your assessed value and does it seem correct? First step for questions is to call Assessor Cynthia Plouche at the Moraine office. 847.432.2100. Appeals must be filed by Sept. 2nd.

The assessed value of your property is the basis for how much you pay in property taxes so it is important that this number is correct. Assessed Value is 33.33 percent of Market Value.

The 2014 appeal forms for residential and commercial complaints (due by 9/2/14) are available at the Moraine Township Office or via the county website http://assessor.lakecountyil.gov/Board-Of-Review/Documents/2014%20Residential%20Appeal%20Form.pdf

The Chief County Assessment Office (CCAO) will hold 16 TAX ASSESSMENT HELP CENTERS this fall to help residents understand their property assessment. Residents will work one on one with a member of the CCAO staff to evaluate their property tax assessment and learn how to use valuable web applications on the county website.

Job Center News and Events
Job Search Workshop: How to Market Yourself
Set yourself apart by learning how to present knowledge, skills and experience. Call 847.362.2330 to register. Flyer
Tuesday, August 12, 6:30 p.m.
Aspen Drive Library, 701 Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills

10th District Hiring Event
Meet with employers recruiting for a variety of positions including retail, sales, manufacturing and IT. Bring resumes and dress for success. Call 847.793.0685 to reserve a space. More
Thursday, August 14, 9 - 10 a.m., reserved exclusively for Veterans
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., open to general public
Zion Park District Leisure Center, 2400 Dowie Memorial Dr., Zion

The City of Highland Park will continue to operate the Highland Park Country Club

Banquet Facility and Golf Course will continue current operations.

After several years of joint discussions between the City and the Park District it was agreed to keep the current operations under the control and ownership of the City of Highland Park. Read the City of Highland Park and Park District Press Release for more details.

Healthy Lake County
Tobacco Free Lake County, New Animal Care and Control Facility & National Health Center Week

Are you trying to quit smoking? There are a lot of things you can do to increase your chances of success. Watch this video about the health department's free one-on-one counseling with a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Also see segments on the new Animal Care and Control facility in Libertyville, and National Health Center Week.

County-wide Collaborative Coalition Pursues Solutions to Opioid Problem

Public safety officials, first responders, the health department and hospitals across Lake County are working to address the rising problem of use and abuse of opioids, including heroin and prescription pain medications. Through the Lake County Opioid initiative, first responders recently completed training on the use of Naloxone - a drug that is used to reverse an opioid overdose and save lives. Learn more and watch this video from a public meeting about this issue held earlier this year.

Homeowner Deed Scam
The Lake County Recorder of Deeds office has received calls from concerned residents reporting an ongoing scam involving fake companies soliciting homeowners to purchase a certified copy of the deed to their home for $90. For your protection, all requests for copies of deeds should be handled directly through the Lake County Recorder's office. For questions, or to report a scam, call the Lake County Recorder of Deeds office at 847.377.2575.

Connect with Lake County - Check out Our Summer Newsletter
This e-newsletter is just one way Lake County provides information for residents. Check out our Summer edition of County Connection, where we focus on ways to connect with Lake County, provide a budget snapshot, a transportation update, and more. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Forest Preserve Events
Family Fun Fridays
Enjoy Friday afternoons at Independence Grove beach with games, contests, prizes and fun themes (8/8: Winterfest, 8/15: Obstacle courses). Everybody can participate in the fun. Prizes awarded in age categories for 15 and under. More
Independence Grove, 16400 Buckley Rd., Libertyville

Fred Fest
Fred Fest is an all-day music festival featuring six Barrington-area bands, food and beverages for purchase, and fun for the whole family. Tickets are $20 in advance or at the gate. Lawn seating is available so bring a chair or blanket. More
Sunday, August 17, 11 a.m. - Dusk
Fox River Forest Preserve in Port Barrington