Click here to view a list of employers in Lake County with open positions!
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Problem-Solving Courts in Lake County
 The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit currently has three Problem-Solving Courts - Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and the newest addition Veterans Court. The mission of the program is to reduce crime, enhance public safety, and reduce jail populations by rehabilitating offenders and providing treatment for the underlying problems of their criminal behavior. Watch this video to learn more about Lake County's Problem-Solving Courts, and hear first-hand accounts of some of the amazing success stories. |
Extreme Winter Conditions
 Be prepared and stay safe this winter! Pack an emergency car kit that includes extra blankets, check in with elderly neighbors or anyone that lives alone to make sure that they're safe and follow Alert Lake County on Twitter for emergency alerts.
Prepare Your Home For Winter Weather
Learn how to insulate your pipes to avoid bursting and other tips to help keep you safe during these extreme winter months. More
See NOAA's Lake County Alerts |
Lake County Leaders Summit Focuses on Collaboration
 More than 100 government, business, and civic leaders came together for the first ever Lake County Leaders Summit to discuss collaboration opportunities. These efforts will continue throughout March at four regional leadership roundtables. Watch Video |
County Update: Shared Services Initiative
 Lake County is focusing on collaboration with other governments to explore ways to jointly contract for services, cooperatively purchase goods, and share services such as building inspections. To learn more watch this episode of County Update |
Visit Lake County: Ideas for Fun Things to Do
There's always something fun happening in Lake County! VisitLakeCounty.org can help you plan an afternoon of family fun, a day of arts and entertainment, or a romantic weekend getaway. See their calendar of events for fun ideas and things to do.
 Getting cabin fever? Visit their Winter in Lake County page to find something fun to do! |
Job Center Events
Small Business Entrepreneur Fair
Thinking of starting your own business? Attend the Small Business Entrepreneurial Fair, where employers recruit jobseekers interested in starting their own business and provide information about franchise opportunities. Info
Thursday, Feb. 20, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
College of Lake County
Lakeshore Campus, 1 North Genesee Street
Job-A-Palooza: Resource Fair for Young Adults Ages 16-21
 Nearly 30 employers will provide job information on full-time, part-time and seasonal positions. See Flyer
Thursday, March 6, 6 - 8 p.m.
College of Lake County, Grayslake
Physical Education Center: Gymnasium Building 7
Call 847.543.2059 for information |
Community Events
Diabetes and Heart Disease: Assess Your Risk!
Saturday, Feb. 22
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Outpatient Center
525 Congress Parkway, Crystal Lake
To register call 1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622) See Flyer
The Northwest Youth Football League
USA Football with the Chicago Bears invite you to attend a FREE football safety clinic for moms.
Friday, March 7, 5 - 8 p.m.
Register by Feb. 28. Visit the info page for more
Lake Zurich Flames
Football and Cheerleading Registration opens this Friday, Feb. 7.
More information.
Hawaiian Luau
Saturday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m.
Lake Zurich American Legion Hall
51 Lions Drive, Lake Zurich
Enjoy a pulled pork and chicken dinner complete with appetizers and desert, followed by an auction and raffle items that include a pontoon boat rental on Bangs Lake, Cubs box seat tickets for 4, remote car starter, ceiling speaker system, Improv tickets and more. Seating is limited. Tickets: $20. Contact Mary Tackett, Rtack5547@comcast.net, or call 847.796.0501.
Friends of the Fremont Public Library: Used Book Sale
1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein
Saturday Feb. 8, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & Sunday Feb. 9, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Shop from a large selection of books including fiction, sports, crafts, history, cookbooks, coffee table books, classics, and art as well as books on tape, DVD's, hundreds of music CD's and a large children's book section. Info
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Forest Preserves
Summer Camps are Filling Up! Register Now!
Enjoy adventures in nature, art, fishing, history, and much more. Registration for summer camps is open and classes are filling up! More info
 Charley Harper's Beguiled by the Wild: Ends Feb. 16
Experience the whimsical world of popular nature illustrator and artist Charley Harper (1922-2007) at Beguiled by the Wild: The Art of Charley Harper exhibition at the Lake County Discovery Museum in Wauconda. The exhibition also includes interactive art activities such as large-scale puzzles, tangrams and rubbing stations to make your very own prints.
 Snow Brings Winter Fun
Before heading out to a Lake County Forest Preserve location for a winter hike or a twirl on the ice, call our 24-hour winter sports hotline at 847.968.3235. A recorded message conveys current trail and ice conditions for sledding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice skating and ice fishing. Learn more |
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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
I consider it an honor and privilege to serve you!
Please stay safe! Thanks, Craig
Lake County Board Memember & Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner
District 19 Representative
Serving
Barrington, Deer Park, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, and Long Grove |
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