October 16, 2014
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Flu Season 
I got my flu shot!! Did you get yours?

 

To help prevent the spread of influenza, get a flu shot, cover your cough, wash your hands frequently and stay home if you are sick. More information.

Halloween in Lake County

The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival Oct. 17- 19

 http://highwoodpumpkinfest.com/

Enjoy a great start to Halloween in Highwood this weekend. 

 

Trick-or-Treating Hours
There are over 40 communities scheduled to host trick or treat hours this Halloween season. Find out a list of trick-or-treating hours around Lake County with Visit Lake County's trick-or-treating hours blog.

Have a Safe and Healthy Halloween
The Lake County Sheriff's Office has been training residents, schools and Highway Patrol to help prepare for a safe Halloween. Find out what you can do to help promote your own safety with these Halloween Safety Tips.Learn more about healthy Halloween tips from the Lake County ealth Department/ Community Health Center.
  
Green Your Halloween
Did you know that LED lights last 133 times longer than incandescents and cost about 80% less to use? You can save money and help the environment this Halloween with a few recycling friendly suggestions. Try trading old kids costumes with other parents to avoid purchasing a new costume and save money in the process or use egg cartons to create a spiders and bats! More Green Halloween Tips
 

 Election Countdown  to Nov. 4th    19 days 

Early Voting Starts October 20th

Highland Park Police Station

1677 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park

847-926-1084

 

Do You Have Voter Power?
LakeVoterPower.info is the one-click source for complete customized voter information to include:
* Preview November's ballot
* Request a ballot by mail
* Track your voted ballot
* Early and Election Day voting site location, dates, hours and more * Voting by mail, write-in, and ballot style information 

To view your personalized Voter Power page, enter your name, house number, zip code and date of birth to confirm you are a registered voter. All data is transmitted via a secured (SSL) page and is not stored or collected on the site.

Voter Information Guide Online
The voter guide includes a complete listing of all candidates and public questions appearing on November's ballot. Also included in the guide are early and Election Day voting sites, addresses, hours, and dates. View Online Voting Guide 

2015 Budget News
Forest Preserve District

The property tax levy for the 2015 budget will be $47,476,849, 2.4 million less than the prior year. A statutory maximum tax cap causes this reduction in levy.

Lake County                   

Our 2015 Lake County budget was just presented to the Lake County Board on October 10th. The proposed $502 million dollar budget is up 2.81% from 2014 and will be discussed in County Board Committees starting next week. Stay Tuned!
Lake County Municipal Vehicle and Equipment Auction, Oct. 25
The Lake County Municipal Vehicle and Equipment Auction will be held on Sat., Oct. 25 at 9 a.m. Items include: police cars, computers, office equip., bikes, and misc. items from Lake County and other local communities. For full details, visit the Obenauf Auctions website.
Forest Preserve Events
Trick or Treat Trails
Families with children 12 and under can enjoy a free and non-scary Halloween walk. Wear your costumes for the costume contest with prizes, family fun including mask making, festive games, and refreshments. More
Greenbelt Cultural Center, North Chicago
Sunday, October 26, 2 - 5 p.m.

Small Discoveries - A Happy Halloween
Families with tots (ages 2-5) are invited to enjoy Halloween traditions with stories, games and a variety of spooktacular activities. Registration is $6 adults / $2.50 children and includes Museum admission. Register at 847.968.3321 or online.
Lake County Discovery Museum, Wauconda
Wednesday, October 22, 10 - 11 a.m.

Find fun and educational October events including restoration workdays, forest fitness, walk with docs, community campfire nights and more.

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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