Click here to view a list of employers in Lake County with open positions!
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Construction Update: River Road and Roberts Road
 River Road in Barrington will be closed to all traffic for approximately six months in June. The River Road at Roberts Road intersection improvement, and roundabout project is located in the Village of Lake Barrington. The interior lane of the roundabout will be 11 feet wide and the outer lane will be 18 feet. Construction is projected to be completed in late spring 2015.
More Information on website
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Frequently Asked Tax Bill Questions
Property owners receive a tax bill  every year at the beginning of May. In this video, staff from the Treasurer's Office answers the 5 most frequently asked questions. Learn more about the process, property tax relief, payment options, and more. |
Healthy Lake County: Lyme Disease Prevention
Watch this video and learn how to
protect yourself from ticks and their harmful bites. Also watch segments on Mental Health Month, the Crisis Care Program, and Lake County Beach Advisories.
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Lake County State's Attorney's Office Hosts Opioid Forum
Learn about the risks, signs and solutions for opiates such as heroin and prescription painkillers. Learn More
Wednesday, May 28, 6 - 8 p.m.
College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus |
Jobs News
Job Market Place 2014
Thursday, May 22, 1 - 5 p.m.
College of Lake County, Grayslake (PE building)
Explore full-time, part-time, seasonal and professional job opportunities. Bring plenty of resumes and dress to impress! See Flyer
Lake County Forest Preserve District Jobs
Be a part of a dynamic system of natural and cultural resources. Choose from educational, recreational and cultural opportunities. Available Jobs
Workforce Programs and Success Stories
Did you know that more than 20,000 people visited the Lake County Job Centers in 2013? Learn about a wide variety of programs and services available to employers and job seekers in Lake County. More |
Arbor Day Foundation Names Lake Zurich Tree City USA
 Lake Zurich has been named a 2013 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of a commitment to effective urban forest management for the 18th year in a row. More Info |
Fun Forest Preserve Events 
Bonner Touch-A-Tractor
Kids of any age can climb into the seat of a real tractor and learn about farming. $3, kids under 3 are free. Sunday, May 18, 12 - 4 p.m., Bonner Heritage Farm. More
Community Campfire Friday Night
Bring friends and family to roast marshmallows, share stories, and enjoy nature at night at this free event for all ages. No registration required. Friday, May 30, 7 - 9 p.m., Greenbelt Cultural Center. More
Almond Marsh Heron Rookery Open Saturday s
Welcome herons and cormorants back to Lake County at Almond Marsh Forest Preserve in Grayslake. Almond Marsh is open Saturdays, April-June, 8 a.m. - noon (except Memorial Day weekend) for observation. More
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Voter News
Independent and New Political Party Candidates
Courtesy petition packets for independent and new political party candidates seeking a county office in the November election will be available online at LakeCandidatePower.info under Petition Filing Information until June 23, the last day to circulate and file. Candidates may also obtain copies of the petition packets by visiting the County Clerk's office, 18 N. County Street, Waukegan during weekday hours of 8:30 am to 5 p.m.
Offices to be elected in the fall include County Clerk; Sheriff; Treasurer; Regional Superintendent of Schools; County Board Member Districts 3, 6, 8, 9, 10,17 and 19; and North Shore Sanitary Trustee Districts 3 and 5.
Lake County candidates file their petition packets at the Clerk's office from June 16 to 23, 2014. As always, it's recommended for candidates to seek competent legal counsel when completing petition packets. |
Community Events
Paper Shredding Event at Ela Area Library
Saturday, May 10, 8 - 10 a.m.
Ela Area Public Library Parking Lot
Free personal document shredding. Non-perishable food donations are encouraged. Call 847.438.3433 for more information.
Reminder! Annual Rain Barrel, Compost Bin and Native Plant Sale at Independence Grove: May 10 & 11
 Shop for plants (native flowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees) that thrive in local garden conditions and provide habitat for native wildlife. On Saturday, purchase a rain barrel to collect rain water for your garden, and a compost bin to help turn unwanted food scraps into fertile soil. (While supplies last) See Flyer
Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friends of the Fremont Public Library Book Sale
Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 11, 1 - 4:30 p.m.
1170 N. Midlothian Rd., Mundelein
Find books in good condition from a variety of genres, CDs, DVDs, and a huge children's section with several categories. See the Central O'Gaugers Model Railroad Club run trains from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday. Library Website
Flint Creek Savanna Open to Public May 11
Sunday, May 11, 1 - 3 p.m.
Explore the outdoors at Flint Creek Savanna and see the wild flowers blooming. The preserve is usually open to Citizens for Conservation members and escorted guests, but is open to the public on the first Sunday afternoon of each month June through October.
Village of Hawthorn Woods Golf Outing
Monday, May 12
Enjoy 18 rounds of golf on the Arnold Palmer designed course at Hawthorn Woods Country Club. All proceeds benefit Hawthorn Woods Community Special Events. More Info
Food Revolution Day Festival
 Friday, May 16, 3 - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
All Ways Healthy, 123 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich
Enjoy a variety of food education presentations on gardening, cooking and creating a healthy lifestyle on Friday from 3 - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Enjoy special entertainment, music and more for adults and kids alike! Let's get cooking! More Info
Annual Hawthorn Woods Village Garage Sale
Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
If you have a Hawthorn Woods mailing address, get ready for the fun! Clean out those closets, garages and basements make a little extra money and give back to the community! Learn more and register today.
 Vernon Hills Mobile Household Chemical Waste (HCW) Collection
Saturday, May 17,
8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Vernon Hills Metra Train Station, Route 45 and Ranney Rd., Vernon Hills, IL
See Flyer
C.E.R.T. Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, May 18, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lake Zurich Fire Station #1
321 S. Buesching Rd., Lake Zurich
Enjoy an all you can eat pancake breakfast in support of the Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T) of South Lake County. See Flyer
Register now for Wild West Golf Outing on June 23
This event is a favorite, and always sells out. Wild West Shootout is this year's theme and includes fun activities and food to go with the theme. Early Bird tickets are $195 and ends May 31. 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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