August 21, 2014
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Port Clinton Art Fest -Taste of Highland Park
Taste of Highland Park-Opens Aug 22, 5 pm through Aug 24
Port Clinton Art Festival-Aug 23rd through Aug 24th 10am-6pm
Start out at the Taste of Highland Park after 5 pm on Friday and enjoy great food and music under the stars. Come back on Saturday and Sunday and enjoy The Port Clinton Art Festival and great music and food at the Taste of Highland Park.
 See you in Highland Park
                            Great Food, Music, and Art from over 260 Artists!
Watch County Update: Learn About Local Food and Farmers Markets
Nearly every day of the week, you can find a local farmers market somewhere in Lake County. By purchasing produce at these markets, you help our local food system, which keeps money in the region, helps local businesses, and provides healthy, fresh veggies to eat. Learn more in this edition of County Update - on the road at the Zion Farmer's Market, and check out our Local Food web page for more info.
Highwoods Evening Market
Wednesday August 27th at Everts Park  4pm to 9pm
 
Great food and music in the Park. The Markets offer local food, libations, live music and shopping. Don't miss the last week of this great summertime event. 
 
See you next Wednesday in Highwood!
  
Workforce Development Week August 25-29
Celebrate by following the Job Center of Lake County on Facebook and Twitter for exciting news & job search tips throughout the week!
Lake County Opioid Initiative
Local agencies in Lake County are working to address the rising problem of use and abuse of opioids, including heroin and prescription pain medications.

Awareness: August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day which aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. Wear silver to show support or attend this local Stop Overdose IL event.

Education: Learn more about the efforts being made here in Lake County with the Lake County Opioid Initiative.

Disposal of Unused Medications: Unused prescription drugs often end up in the wrong hands. Please view this list of Drug Collection Boxes to find out where to safely dispose of unwanted medications.
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
Board Approves New Radio System for Public Safety First Responders
The County Board recently approved use of a new statewide radio communications system (known as STARCOM), in partnership with the Lake County Emergency Telephone Systems Board (911 ETSB), which will allow public safety personnel to communicate more effectively on a local, regional and statewide level using a common system - what's referred to as "interoperability." More
Election Countdown to November 4th
Register to vote! First Step to taking part in the election process is to be registered. Plenty of time until the next election.

Registration is open all year except during the 27 days preceding an election.

 

Where can I register?

  • -Through a Deputy Registrar duly appointed by the County Clerk
  • -At your local municipal or township office and other local agencies
  • -Official Places of Voter Registration
  • -Online, using the Illinois Online Voter Application on the Illinois State Board of Elections website. (A valid Illinois drivers license or state ID is required.)

    • BE SMART AND REGISTER NOW!  More info call 847.377.2410 

    Ideas Needed for New Lake County Forest Preserve Dog Exercise Area
    The Lake County Forest Preserves is seeking public input on development of a new 40-acre off-leash Dog Exercise Area in northeast Lake County at Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve. To engage in the design process and to share your ideas, complete a short survey by September 22.

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    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