State of the Village Address - March 9, 2015

The Village of Lake Zurich will present the community's inaugural 2015 State of the Village Address: A Conversation with the Community on Monday, March 9, 2015 starting at 6:00 pm at Ela Township Public Library.  

Mayor Tom Poynton and Village Manager Jason Slowinski will take a look back at 2014 accomplishments as well as the upcoming 2015 agenda as Lake Zurich implements a five year strategic plan that focuses on financial sustainability, development, infrastructure, service sustainability, and civic engagement.

All residents and businesses interested in Lake Zurich are encouraged to attend this inaugural
event.

The Village is holding an Open House and Home Improvement Workshop on Wednesday, March 4 from 6pm - 8 pm at the Community Services Facility, 505 Telser Road.  All residents are invited to attend.

This event will be of particular interest to those planning a home improvement project this year - whether it's a room addition, remodel or an outdoor living space.  Building and zoning staff will be available to answer questions and discuss important details of your upcoming project.

A short presentation on Home Improvement Basics will start at 7 pm. 

The Community Services staff is committed to working with residents and contractors to ensure building projects are safe and meet all standards.  For more information on permits and inspections, please visit LakeZurich.org. 

What Do You Think?

Lake Zurich Mayor Tom Poynton serves as a volunteer on the Finance Committee and Land Use Committee for the proposed Illinois Route 53/120 extension and wants to engage the Lake Zurich community on the project.

So what do you think? 

Please take this short five question survey to tell us how you feel about the proposed extension. 

Route 53/120 Extension Survey 

A project overview is available from the Illinois Tollway. 

Know the Risk in Your Neighborhood

Register to Vote by March 10

The upcoming consolidated election is on Tuesday, April 7, 2015.  The last day to register to vote in this election is Tuesday, March 10. 

If you have recently moved or changed your name, you may be required to register again.  Please visit the Voter Power page to verify your registration status.

Are your children recently of age and ready to vote for the first time? 

In order to register you must be a US citizen, live in your election precinct for at least 30 days before an election, and show two forms of ID, one of which shows your name and current address. 

More information available at the Lake County Clerk's Office.

Fight Against Identity Theft

On average, households in Lake Zurich are recycling about 17 pounds per week.  As important as it is to recycle, recycling the correct materials is just as important.

Always remember these 3 simple rules:

By taking the time to recycle right, all items placed in the recycle bin can be recycled.  If garbage is placed in the recycle bin, all of that material becomes garbage and must be disposed of in the landfill.  

Learn more at RecycleOftenRecycleRight.com.  

The second annual Purple Plunge into Lake Zurich is ready to go on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Breezewald Park.  All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.  To signup or donate,