Craig Taylor, Lake County New
April 19, 2013 
Lake County News -- Craig Taylor, District 19 Representative
In This Issue
Weather Update
Weather Resources
County Quick Links
County Board Agendas
County Assessor
County Clerk
Transportation
Discount Dental
Discount Prescriptions
Health Department
Job Center
Forest Preserves
Stormwater Mgmt.
Solid Waste Agency (SWALCO)
Recorder of Deeds
Local Links
Village of Deer Park
Village of Hawthorn Woods
Village of Kildeer
Village of Lake Zurich
Village of Long Grove

Barrington Area Library
Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce
School District 220

Ela Area Public Library
Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce
 LZ School District 95
Kildeer Countryside District 96 

job center
Click here to view a list of employers in Lake County with open positions!
SWALCO

Weather Update

 

FLOOD LEVELS TO INCREASE ON THE FOX, CHAIN
Current Conditions
Significant flooding continues in Lake County from the Chain O'Lakes and Des Plaines River. The Des Plaines at Lincolnshire saw major flood levels causing structural damage and evacuations in this area. Water has crested, or is cresting (which means that the water is at the highest level and will begin to recede) on the Des Plaines River and North Branch of the Chicago River in the eastern portion of Lake County. Meanwhile, water levels on the Fox River and Chain O'Lakes continue to rise. Cresting on the Chain O'Lakes and Fox is expected early next week.
Minimal precipitation is forecast over the next few days.

Damage Assessments
Lake County continues to provide assistance and coordinate information to communities impacted by the recent flooding. Lake County's Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is working with the municipalities and townships to capture a countywide, preliminary damage assessment to include flood and storm damage and associated costs. Lake County will then report this information to Illinois EMA.
Property owners should report damage to their local municipality or to Lake County Planning, Building, and Development at 847-377-2081.

Chain O'Lakes/Fox River
River and lake stages on the Fox River are expected to rise as upstream tributaries continue to drain into the main river systems. Officials are closely monitoring the situation.
 

Fox River at New Munster, WI will start cresting on Saturday.
 

The Fox River in Antioch Township above the Chain O'Lakes will continue to rise slowly over the next few days. There is high concern for road and structural flooding. Larson and Park streets are now impassable. Sandbagging efforts will continue.
Chain O'Lakes is expected to rise approximately another half of a foot to one foot which would exceed the 2008 crested level. Water levels will remain near crest-level for about a week with an anticipated "slow fall" to normal levels.
 

Fox River downstream from the Chain is major concern with road impacts and possible residential flooding at and south of Rawson Bridge Road. Rawson Bridge Road is closed.

Des Plaines River
The Des Plaines River at the Gurnee gauge (Route 120 and Route 137/Buckley Road), and the Lincolnshire gauge have crested.
Major flood levels are likely to persist along the Des Plaines River through the weekend.

Traffic/Road Conditions
Some roads across the county remain closed. The public can get up-to-date traffic information at www.lakecountypassage.com, or AM1620. You can also follow PASSAGE on Twitter @LCPASSAGE for current road conditions.

Lake County Public Works
The North Libertyville Estates levee is stable. Water is more than two feet below the top of the levee.

Detention Basins
Detention basins throughout the county are at capacity and can be dangerous. Do not attempt to clear inlets or outlets, and stay away from the water. Call your municipality or township if you are having a flooding issue due to an overtopped basin.

Sandbag Information
Lake County has distributed about 250,00 sandbags to impacted communities and continues to provide sandbags to impacted areas. Residents in need of sandbags should contact their municipality or township directly. The public can visit www.lakecountyil.gov for contact information.

Safety Information
The recent rains in Lake County have brought about incidents of flooding and possible sewer back-ups in a number of areas. The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center recommends a number of steps to minimize health hazards for residents who have experienced flooding in or around their homes.
Safety Tips
If you have questions or concerns, call Environmental Health Services of the Lake County Health Department at: 847.377-8020.
  

Weather Resources

 

Check Local Road Conditions and Traffic with Lake County PASSAGE

PASSAGETake a moment to check www.lakecountypassage.com for live, local traffic information and make your drive easier. You can view a map of road conditions and events, including crashes, stalls, debris, and other roadway incidents, and see camera images of major intersections across Lake County. You can also sign up for customized email alerts or listen to 1620 AM radio. I-Phone and Android users can also download PASSAGE apps. PASSAGE: 847.377.7000 


alert Alert Lake County  

Alert Lake County is your emergency preparedness resource. Find out how you and your family can be prepared for emergencies.

 

You can follow PASSAGE on Twitter @LCPASSAGE for current road conditions and Alert Lake County on Twitter @AlertLakeCounty for flood conditions.
Cuba Road Culvert Installation to be Postponed

 

Deerpark, IL-The Lake County Division of Transportation, will NOT be closing Cuba Road, Lake County Route A-46, west of the E.J.&E. Railroad Tracks, the morning of Monday, April 22, at 7 A.M. due to the current flooding conditions. The work will be done at a later date.  

 

As always, I'm looking for ways to improve the content of this newsletter and continue to look to you for suggestions/ideas. Let me know what you'd like covered and I'll do what I can to incorporate it in future issues. Also, if you know of events or news of interest concerning our area, I'd appreciate you letting me know about it so we can share it with our fellow residents.

 

Please forward this e-newsletter to anyone you feel may benefit from its content. By helping me get the word out in this manner, you're also helping me go green! Thank you!

 

Should you need to contact me, my contact information follows: 

 

Home phone: 847-438-2961

Cell phone: 224-805-6027

[email protected]

 

I consider it an honor and privilege to serve you!

 

Please stay safe!

Thanks,

Craig

 

Lake County Board Member & Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner

District 19 Representative

Serving Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, and Long Grove.

Beginning in 2013, District 19 includes Deer Park and Barrington.