Craig Taylor, Lake County New
May 22, 2013 
Lake County News -- Craig Taylor, District 19 Representative
In This Issue
Construction Season
Beach Advisories
Farmers Market Finder
Summer Events
May is Bike Month
LCTV Survey
Illinois Business Climate
Veterans Assistance
Forest Preserves News
County Quick Links
County Board Agendas

Doing Business with Lake County

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!
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SWALCO

Transportation Update

 

Construction season is upon us and this year is the Lake County Division of Transportation's largest annual highway construction program ever. In this edition of County Update, County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor and Board Member Nick Sauer talk transportation with DOT Director Paula Trigg. Watch now

 

Beach Advisories Available Memorial Day Weekend
 

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Lake County beach goers can access updated information on Lake Michigan and inland lake beach advisories and swim bans through the Lake County Health Department website.

The Website is updated daily at 10 a.m. In addition to monitoring swimming beaches along Lake Michigan in Lake County, the Health Department also monitors licensed beaches on inland lakes, including the Chain O' Lakes. For more information on beach monitoring, please call the Health Department's Environmental Services at: 847.377.8030.

Learn how water quality is tested in the Swimcast Video  

Farmers Market Finder

 

Lake County's interactive map will help you find your local Farmer's Market. Throughout the summer, vendors from local shops and farms will offer fruits, vegetables, meats, beautiful flowers, baked goods, crafts and much more! Farmer's Markets are a great way to stay healthy and support your community.
 

Summer in Lake County

 

Summer is the time for events and Lake County has something for SWALCO everyone. Whether it's music festivals at or our own town's summer celebration, Visit Lake County's calendar of events has it covered. With such an easy way to see what's happening around Lake County, there's no reason to miss out on all of our summer events!
 

"Like" Visit Lake County on Facebook to stay connected.  

May Is Bike Month

The County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is joining the League of

Lake County Resident
Commutes to Naval Station
on North Shore Bike Path

American Bicyclists to promote May as National Bike Month. With the warm weather finally here, bicyclists can celebrate the many reasons they ride. LCDOT is expanding its bike path system so bicyclists from beginner to advanced can navigate across the county safely. Whether you're going to work or school, saving money or time, preserving your health or the environment, make sure to be safe! Be Visible! And have a fun riding season.  

Five Bike Safety Tips
Lake County Bike Trails are expanding and are better than ever!
Lake County Bike Map   

Tell us What You Think!

 

Lake County government is conducting an online survey to get input from residents about our TV channel (LCTV). Please take a few moments to answer these 8 questions. Your input is very important. We will use it to make necessary adjustments, and enhancements to the channel. Thank you.   

"For business, Illinois is no Texas-and that's a good thing."

 

In a letter to the editor to Crains, Lake County Partners President Michael Stevens writes, Illinois business leaders have been the target of a recent advertising effort by the governor of Texas to lure businesses out of Illinois, and although Texas attempts to mislead companies into believing that Illinois is a failed business environment, the facts tell a different story. He goes on to say that Lake County is even better positioned for economic success because the County is a leader in good government and is financially sound, and its Triple A bond rating and fiscal stability significantly reduce long-term risk. Read more.  

Mobile Veterans Assistance Commission Services 

 

On Tuesday, June 11 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., the Veterans Assistance Commission will be at the American Legion Post 964, at 51 Lions Drive in Lake Zurich.


The VAC van is a Recreational Vehicle with office space, used to assist the VAC Service Officers in the preparation of claims with the VA. Walk-ins welcome but appointments preferred - Call 847.377.3344 to schedule appointments.  

Other Local Events 

 

LZ ROTARY BOWLING PARTY
May 31, 6-10 p.m. @ Brunswick Zone.
$35 per bowler includes 3 games, shoes, buffet dinner, raffles, prizes and FUN!. Put together your team of up to 6 bowlers and register today. Proceeds benefit the LZ Rotary Scholarship Fund
More information and registration 

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
June 1, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

Life Source Community Blood Drive. 

Contact 877-543-3768 or www.lifesource.org. Use Code 645C to register.

RELAY FOR LIFE
Saturday, June 1, 6 p.m. - Sunday, June 2, 6 a.m.
Lake Zurich High School
More information 

HOPE 2 GIVE GOLF OUTING
June 3, Pinecrest Golf Club, Huntley 

Ten 26 Design Groups annual golf outing scramble, lunch, dinner, raffles, games and fun.

More information

29th ANNUAL CHAMBER GOLF OUTING
Monday, July 1, 2013 @ Kemper Lakes Golf Club
More information and registration 

 

Taste of the Towns - SAVE THE DATE!
August 25, 2013

 

Forest Preserves News

 

Forest Preserve Board adopts reduced Fiscal Year 2013-14 Budget
To keep more than 30,000 acres of forest preserves in Lake County safe, clean and open for people to enjoy, we adopted a reduced Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget of $101,559,660 at our May 14 meeting.


View the Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14

For the fifth consecutive year, total Forest Preserve property tax revenues collected are projected to decrease substantially due to declines in Lake County's Equalized Assessed Value (EAV), and because of the District's conservative budgeting practices and wise use of available fiscal resources.
The overall budget decreased $12.4 million (11 percent) from the previous year, primarily due to an $11.4 million (21.5 percent) decrease in the capital budget. More Information.  

 

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.