October 2, 2014
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Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) Recycling Events
Recycle-O-Rama
Bring hard to recycle items including household electronics, propane tanks, batteries, cell phones and more to this free event. Bikes and prom dresses will be collected for donation. See flyer for more information and a full list of acceptable items.
Saturday, October 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lake County Division of Transportation
600 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville

Tire Recycling Event
Lake County residents are invited to bring unwanted tires without rims for proper disposal at only $1 per tire..Help the environment and decrease breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Flyer
Friday, October 31, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lake County Division of Transportation
600 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville
Election Countdown to November 4th   33 Days

Voting by Mail (available until Oct. 30)


Voters who choose to vote by mail may visit LakeVoterPower.info to complete an E-request or download a paper form to receive a ballot by mail. Ballot applications are required for each election and may also be requested by contacting the Voting by Mail Department at VotingByMail@lakecountyil.gov or 847.377.2406. Ballots will be mailed beginning September 25, pending certification of candidates. Voted ballots must be returned to the Clerk's office postmarked no later than November 3.

Voter Registration Deadline: 10/7 

Job Center Events and News
5 Steps to Your New Job Workshop Series
Attend up to 5 days of events designed to give you the tools to help you find your next job. From researching to landing a job, this workshop series has all of the steps you need. 
Monday, October 6 - Friday, October 10, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Warren Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Rd., Gurnee

Job Center Success Stories
Read about Lake County Job Center success stories from hard working people just like you who found the perfect job for them. 
Health Department News
Healthy Lake County
Watch this episode of Healthy Lake County and learn about Lake County's new school-based health center, getting your season flu shot, and National Latino AIDS Awareness Day.

Flu and Pneumonia Vaccinations Available
Avoid getting sick this season by scheduling your flu and pneumonia vaccinations with The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center. Call 847.377.8470 to make an appointment. More
Lake County Health Department Immunizations Annex
2303 Dodge Ave., Waukegan
Lake County Veterans
Coat Drive for Operation Stand Down
Gently used coats, gloves, hats, socks and scarves are currently being collected at these locations. Donations will be distributed at the Operation Stand Down event on October 21.

Operation Stand Down for Lake County Veterans in Need
Veterans are encouraged to attend this event for medical and dental assessments, a haircut, referrals for counseling services and more. Veterans must bring a copy of their DD214 form if not already registered with the Veterans Assistance Commissions office. Tuesday, October 21, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Veterans Assistance Office
20 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Waukegan

Veterans History Project: Share Your War Story War
World War II, Korean War and Vietnam veterans are invited to come to the Lake County courthouse on November 11 to have their oral histories recorded. The typed transcripts will be archived at the Library of Congress as part of the Veterans History Project. The project aims to collect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war. Any veteran interested in being interviewed or anyone interested in volunteering to assist in this project should contact Carol Cord at 847.377.3771, or visit our website for more information.
Public Meeting for IDOT's Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement Program
Residents and local businesses are invited to join IDOT staff for an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, and find out about the 2016-2021 Multi-Modal Transportation Improvement. Your input is important and will help guide the development of future highway improvement programs affecting the region. Written comments can be submitted on the IDOT website until November 4.
Monday, October 20, 3 - 6 p.m.
DoubleTree Libertyville-Mundelein, 510 E. Route 82, Mundelein
Forest Preserves
Fall Horizons Online
View upcoming programs and find out about what's going on in our Forest Preserves with the fall online issue of Horizons Magazine. Read now

Hike Lake County
Enjoy the fall weather and the beautiful landscapes of Lake County's Forest Preserves with the Hike Lake County challenge. Complete 7 hikes by Nov. 30 and receive a commemorative shield.

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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