Craig Taylor, Lake County New
July 12, 2013
Lake County News -- Craig Taylor, District 19 Representative
In This Issue
Strategic Plan for Lake County
County Update
Road Construction
Job Center News
IDOT Public Hearing
Upcoming Community Events
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
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SWALCO

Board Continues to Focus on Transportation, Sustainability, Healthy Communities, and Public Safety in Strategic Plan

 

The Lake County Board recently adopted our strategic plan that serves as a road map for Lake County government over the next several years. The Board will continue to focus on the same five strategic goals identified in the previous plan. Lake County obtained input into our plan earlier this year at five community forums and through our website.  The public recommended the County focus more on communication and civic engagement, efficiency, partnership and collaboration, and prevention (as it relates to health and criminal justice programs), and those themes have been incorporated into the vision and values, as well as the strategies and actions.

 

The strategic goals include:

  • Enhance Economic Opportunities - Foster balanced growth and a diverse economy to provide living wage jobs, housing, and economic opportunities.
  • Promote a Sustainable Environment - Preserve the health of our natural resources and our drinking water through the widespread use of sustainable and environmental management practices, effective storm water management and the enhancement and rehabilitation of lakes, wetlands and other fragile ecological systems.
  • Build Healthy and Resilient Communities - Maintain well-being of residents, focusing on the availability of accessible health services for families, the aging population, and other populations in need.
  • Provide Public Safety - Enhance the safety of residents through an integrated criminal justice system, including law enforcement and other programs that reduce crime, recidivism, family violence and substance abuse.
  • Reduce Congestion and Improve Transportation in Lake County - Promote development of State, County, and municipal transportation systems that provide for efficient, flexible and uncongested movement through an integrated network of road, rail, public transit, and non-motorized (bicycle, pedestrian) modes of travel.

See County Board Agenda for adopted plan (The County is designing a strategic plan publication that will be published soon).

Property Tax Assessments to be Mailed

 

In this episode of Lake County Update, Chief County Assessment Officer Marty Paulson talks about the complex subject of property tax assessments. Be sure to check your mail for your tax assessment.  

 

Get answers to your questions about property tax assessments, including how assessments impact your property tax bill, the appeal process, and how to access helpful resources.

 

Please note:  taxpayers will receive their assessment notice in July or August.  Watch now.

Road Construction Updates and Detours
Construction

 

Quentin Road Reconstruction Construction Update

Due to the widening of Quentin Road, construction is currently taking place on Quentin, south of Long Grove Road to North of Rand Road.  New traffic signals will be installed at Rand and Long Grove, and Rand and White Pine Rd.  Click here for information on construction plan.


Cuba Road to Close For Culvert Installation

Cuba Road will be closed west of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railroad Tracks, Monday, July 15 at 6 a.m. and is scheduled to reopen to traffic in

Detour

 the early evening of Wednesday, July 24. The closure is necessary to replace a culvert under the roadway. 

 

The signed detour route for this closure will be Ela Road, to Route 12 (Rand Road), to Illinois Route 22 (Half Day Road), to Illinois Route 59.  Click here for map and detour information.

 

Long Grove Road Closed for Repair

Long Grove Road will be closed between Rand and Quentin from July 15-28.  Click here for a map and detour information.

 

Miller Road to Close for 90 Days

On July 22, Miller Road will be closed to through traffic from IL Route 59 to US Route 12 for 90 days to reduce flooding and for construction of a new bridge. Click here for detour information

Job Center News

 

New To the Work World?

Did you know that the Job Center of Lake County has a Tips to Land Your First Job Handbook?  It includes guidance for employment issues that young people face, sample resumes for people with little or no work history, tips for finding jobs online, common interview questions and more.  

 

See Who's Hiring

Check out their Look Who's Hiring page for special recruitment announcements from some Lake County employers.

 

Interactive Job Website

Try the My Skills, My Future website where you tell them a job that you've had in the past, and they connect you with new jobs based off of your work history.

IDOT Public Hearing

 

Tuesday, July 16

4-7 p.m.

Kemper Lakes Golf Club

24000 N. Old McHenry Road, Kildeer

 

Ever wonder what all the road construction in your area is for and how it's affecting your community?  Find out and give your feedback! The Illinois Department of Transportation cordially invites you to attend the open house public hearing concerning the improvement of IL 22 from Quentin Road to IL 83 and its effects on Egret Marsh and Heron Creek Forest Preserves.  
Upcoming Community Events 

 

Farmers Markets

Barrington

Every Thursday through October, 2-7 p.m. 

Park Avenue in downtown Barrington

More information

 

Lake Zurich

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

Paulus Park 200 S Rand Rd 

 

Click here for the Farmers Market Finder

 

Cruise Nights

Every Thursday

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Downtown Barrington, Cook and Station Streets 

More information including make and model schedule

 

Uncork Barrington

Friday, July 12

6-10 p.m.

Annual Wine Tasting presented by the Barrington Village Association. Enjoy wine samples both local and global.  Grab a bite to eat from local restaurants while listening to live music.  Ages 21 and over  More Information

 

Barrington Brewfest

Saturday, July 13

3-7 p.m. 

Sample from over 50 specialty beers, enjoy local food and jam out to a live band. Ages 21 and over.  More Information

 

7th Annual Concours d'Elegance
July 12-14
Makray Memorial Golf Club on Northwest Highway in Barrington

A showcase 100 of the world's rarest vehicles as well as 1960s American muscle cars including the rare 1965 Shelby GT350, a 1967 Shelby GT500 and a 1962 Chevrolet 409 Bel Air. A series of "golden era" Microcars from the 1950s through the 1970s will also be on display

Click here for tickets and information

 

Lake Zurich's Alpine Fest

July 19 - 24 

Lion Fred Blau Park, 81 E Main Street, Lake Zurich 

Three days of carnival rides, games, food, family events and entertainment. The final day of the festival includes the Alpine Fest™ Parade down Main Street, which is the largest parade in Lake County. More information

 

Annual Sidewalk Sales Days 

Thursday, July 25 - Saturday July 27 
Annual shopping spree throughout the shopping centers of Barrington. Shop our wonderful and unique stores for great deals. Bargains galore for the whole family!  Click here for more information  or call 847-381-2525.

Forest Preserves News

 

22nd Annual Civil War Days  

July 13 - 14
Lake County Discovery Museum
Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda
Entrance at Route 176, West of Fairfield Road

 

The Lake County Discovery Museum is proud to present the 22nd annual Civil War Days encampment in 2013. The event features infantry, cavalry and artillery reenactors, as well as musicians, sutlers, medical personnel and civilians. Ongoing drills, kids' activities, and Civil War era shopping are available both days. 

 

For information on this event and other events throughout July, visit the Lake County Forest Preserve's calendar of events.

 

Click here to read about a real life Civil War soldier from Lake County, and what his descendants have donated to the Lake County Discovery Museum.

 

 

Lake County Nature Blog

There are over 30,000 acres of peaceful, natural forest preserves that help conserve Lake County's natural ecosystems and environments.  But what's going on in all of that nature?  Find out by reading Lake County's nature blog.  Learn about everything from ant colonies to coyotes and even flying squirrels in Lake County! Visit blog at www.lakecountynature.com/ 

 

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.