Craig Taylor, Lake County New
June 14, 2013
Lake County News -- Craig Taylor, District 19 Representative
In This Issue
Board Requests Veto from Governor
Buy Lake County - Build Lake County
Pharmaceutical Collections and E-Cycling
Feedback for Regional Transit Authority
New Floodplain Mapping
Lake County Business
Job Center News and Events
Forest Preserve Events
Boy Scouts Receive Merit Badges
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
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SWALCO

County Board Asks Governor for Amendatory Veto of Special Legislation Creating Election Commission

 

The County Board approved a resolution at its meeting this week officially opposing legislation that mandates the creation of an election commission in Lake County. The board is asking for the governor to veto the language, which was included in a much larger piece of election related legislation. If signed by the governor, it would transfer election authority from the county clerk, and result in approximately $700,000 in additional annual expense to Lake County. The measure singles out Lake County and treats voters differently by eliminating a referendum option. 

Buy Lake County - Build Lake County! 

 

Local businesses are invited to a networking event at the College of Lake County (CLC) on Thursday, June 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. to learn about upcoming government procurement opportunities, and how to navigate the process of doing business with government. 

 

 

The event is sponsored by CLC's Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center in partnership with Lake County. Businesses can meet with purchasing representatives from Lake County government, and other local, state and federal agencies, including: Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Midwest, State of Illinois Central Management Services - Bureau of Strategic Sourcing, Lake County Forest Preserves, Lake County Housing Authority, College of Lake County, and others. The event will be held in the Atrium at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake

 

Register Now Online, Call (847) 543-2025, or E-mail 

More Information

SWALCO: Mobile Event, Pharmaceutical Collections and Electronic Recycling 

 

House Hold Chemical Waste Mobile Event

Wauconda High School

555 N. Main Street

Wauconda, IL

 

Collecting household waste that is too toxic for the trash, this mobile event will be accepting aerosol products, antifreeze & motor oil, fertilizers/herbicides and pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs, varnishes and much more.  

 

Pharmaceutical Collection Locations

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO), the Sheriff's Office and several other local partners provide locations for residents to drop off unwanted pharmaceuticals. Without proper disposal, prescription drugs may be misused and abused, or wind up in our drinking supply. There are 11 full time locations that offer drop off services 24 hours a day and one part time office. There is no paperwork required. In addition, SWALCO will accept unwanted medication at their Household Chemical Waste events but will not accept controlled substances.

 

Map of Pharmaceutical Collections Sites 
More Information

 

 

Electronic Recycling

SWALCO makes it easy to keep track of the electronic materials recycling process and provides residents opportunities to recycle both everyday items and potentially hazardous items. Find out some general recycling tips and some upcoming E-cycling events in our community!   

 

Regional Transit Authority Needs Feedback

 

The draft Regional Transit Strategic Plan has been released to the public and we would like your input. 

Take a Survey
This brief survey seeks your input on recommendations that are being considered as part of the plan. The survey should take less than 10 minutes. Take the survey

Leave a Comment
Want an opportunity to provide a formal comment that will be accepted as part of the hearing process? Leave your comment here

Attend a Hearing
Come to one of 8 public hearings throughout the region, and have an opportunity to view the plan and talk one on one with the RTA staff.
June 20, Grayslake Village Hall, Village Board room, 4-6 p.m.

More Information
  

New Floodplain Mapping

 

The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) will be amending the Watershed Development Ordinance to include the new floodplain maps.  The Lake County Planning, Building & Development Department and other municipalities throughout Lake County will adopt the new floodplain maps to continue eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program. Property owners should be aware of these changes and the flood hazards in their area, as it can impact their insurance rates. The new maps will become effective on September 18, 2013.  Additional information and resources are available on the Lake County website.

Construction Project for Lake Cook Road

   

Lake Cook Road will be under construction for improvements.  The construction will include closings and detours throughout its completion.  Stay up to date with the progress of the project at www.LakeCookRoad.com

Lake County Business Focus:  The Impact of Health Care Reform to be held Wednesday, June 19

   

Lake County Partners, Mesirow Financial, and Quarles & Brady are co-hosting a breakfast and forum, "Lake County Business Focus: The Impact of Health Care Reform" from 7:15 - 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday June 19 at the Marriott Lincolnshire Marquis. The forum will feature a panel of experts on the expected impact of the Healthcare Reform Act on businesses. The event also includes an update on the national and international economy by Adolfo Laurenti, Mesirow's Deputy Chief Economist, as well as a Lake County update presented by Aaron Lawlor, Chairman of the Lake County Board, and a report on Lake County Partners' activity by Michael Stevens, President and CEO. Breakfast will be served. There is no charge for this event, but be sure to RSVP by June 14. 

 

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Events in the Plaza:  Summer Concert Series

 

Independence Grove Forest Preserve presents "The Events in the Plaza"outdoor music series of eight concerts will be held 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, June 18-August 6. Click for details, a full line up and more information

 

Job Center News and Events

 

Get inspired!  Learn how Workforce Development & WIA training helped these job seekers and businesses.  Success Stories Summer 2013

 

Attention veterans: attend the "Vet Empowerment Training Workshop" on June 19 at 10 a.m. at the Waukegan Job Center (1 N. Genesee St.) 

 

Learn to maximize the time you spend on the internet when looking for work at the Lake Villa Library on June 18 at 10 a.m. Call 847-356-7711 to reserve a seat. More information.  

Local Alpine Runners Begin Training 
 
The Alpine Runners Band of America chicago Marathon Training Program is kicking off with informational clinics in our area starting next week.  The actual training runs kick off the weekend of June 15 and 16.  Click here for more information
Boy Scouts Receive Merit Badge at LCDOT

 

Local Boy Scouts recently attended a full day workshop at the Lake County Division of Transportation in Libertyville to work on their "Traffic Safety" merit badges. LCDOT staff and staff from the Sheriff's Office taught the scouts about vehicle safety and maintenance, traffic safety and the dangers of distracted driving. 

 

Watch this video to see these future drivers earn their merit badge.

Community Events
 
Hawthorn Woods Concerts in the Park and Farmers Market

Friday nights, through September 3 - 7 p.m. 

Community Park (Quentin and Old McHenry Roads). 

Farmers Market: 3 - 7 p.m. 

Friday Concerts in the park will run in conjunction with the Farmers Market from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  

 

Lake Zurich Farmers Market

June 14 - September 27, 2013

Hours: 3 - 7 p.m.

Paulus Park in Lake Zurich, IL

More Information 

 

Deer Park Town Center Event

WTTW Kids Readers are Leaders Tour

Sunday, June 23, 10:30 a.m.

Barnes & Noble

20600 N. Rand Rd., Deer Park IL

 

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.