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Transportation News
 County Officially Launches Construction Season
Lake County Board leaders officially kicked off the 2014 construction season, which is going to be another busy one in Lake County. Learn More
Are You a Safe Bicyclist?
Did you know that bicyclists are required to follow similar rules of the road as cars? That means obeying traffic signals like red lights and stop signs. Learn more about how to keep yourself safe while sharing the road this summer!
Map of Lake County Highways and Bikeways
Forest Preserve Bike Trails
Click It or Ticket - Front and Back Seat
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is joining hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the state to strongly enforce seat belt laws and save lives as part of the 2014 Illinois Click It or Ticket campaign, requiring all drivers and passengers to wear seat belts, not just the front seat. More
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Lake County Achieving Efficiencies through Shared Services
 Lake County is focusing more on opportunities to share services, eliminate duplication, and simply be more efficient. Just this month, the County Board approved a number of items that advance this initiative, including a new contract to provide police services and working with other governments to cooperatively purchase goods. Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor explains and shares more examples in this short video.
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Memorial Day Parades and Events
 Celebrate the unofficial start to summer by honoring our veterans and their service to our country this Memorial Day. Join family, friends and neighbors at one of Lake County's Memorial Day events. |
Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic for Seniors
 Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein
Seniors, who are Lake County residents age 55 and older, can take advantage of free rabies inoculations for their pets with required purchase of rabies tag. More
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County Update: Video about Problem Solving Courts
 Learn about the success of problem-solving courts and find out about new technologies, efficiencies in the courtroom, the newly created mortgage foreclosure mediation program and get the latest update on the Courthouse expansion project. Watch Now |
Forest Preserve News
Forest Preserve Board Adopts Reduced Budget for Fiscal Year
To keep more than 30,100 acres of forest preserves in Lake County safe, clean and open for people to enjoy, the Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners adopted a reduced fiscal year 2014-2015 budget of $78,829,800 at their May 13 meeting. Learn More
 App for Lake County Forest Preserve
Download the Lake County Forest Preserve App onto your smart phone and see a calendar of events, news updates, and find a preserve near you using a convenient GPS mapping tool. Connect with other friends of the preserves by checking in and sharing content via Facebook or Twitter. Available free in the Android Market or Apple App Store - search for "Lake County Forest Preserves."
Free Fishing Days
Enjoy free fishing throughout Illinois, June 6 - 9. Fishing licenses are not required, as part of Free Fishing Days, which are sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Find out more about fishing in Lake County's Forest Preserves in their Fishing Guide. |
Community Events
Open House & History Road Show Kick Off Sesquicentennial Memorial Day Weekend
The first event of the 18-month-long Barrington Sesquicen-tennial celebration will be Memorial Day Weekend with an Open House and History Road Show at Barrington's celebrated historical landmark, the "White House" at 145 W. Main St., Friday, May 23, 4 - 7 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday, May 24 & 25,
12 - 3 p.m. More
 Lake Zurich Cruise Nights 1st Wednesday of each month, May - September
See Classic cars at this free event and enjoy car trivia, music and raffle prizes. See Map and Flyer
Summer Programs at Lake Barrington Field House
Learn about all of the great summer programs for kids ages 8 and up, including Summer Camps, Travel Summer Sports Leagues and Back-to-School Camp. Call 847-382-3433 and see website.
Beaches Open for Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 24 - Monday May 26, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Beaches will close again after Memorial Day weekend but both will reopen for the season on Saturday, May 31. The Paulus Park Spray Ground will be open during this time as well. Breezewald Park beach is not scheduled to open until Saturday, May 31. Please call the Parks and Recreation Department at 847.540.5068 with questions and see website.
American Legion Organizes Annual Downtown Lake Zurich Parade
Monday, May 26, 10 a.m.
The parade travels along Lions Drive, Main Street, South Old Rand Road, and ends at the Veterans Monument on Mohawk Trail (in front of the Lake Zurich Police Department). The best spot for viewing the parade will be along Main Street in downtown Lake Zurich. Families start to gather around 9 a.m. for this annual event. More
 Household Chemical Waste Collection Event
Saturday, June 7, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
May Whitney Elementary School, 66-100 Church Street, Lake Zurich
Bring unwanted household chemical waste to be safely collected and help keep our environment clean and safe. See the flyer for a list of acceptable items and more information .
Relay For Life
Saturday, June 7, 6 p.m.
LZ High School Football Stadium
Honor cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost, and help find a cure. Sign up a team and participate or simply donate. More
Lake Zurich Bears Football Looking for Sponsors
Sponsorships help the Lake Zurich Football continue to be one of the top programs in the State of Illinois. More
 Square Dance Party
Friday, June 20, 6 - 9 p.m.
Kemper Lakes Golf Club
2400 Old McHenry Rd, Kildeer
Kick up your heels and throw down at the LZ Area Chamber Golf Outing kickoff party! Enjoy a cocktail bar, Tex Mex dinner buffet, and a Do-Si-Do dance complete with a professional caller. Get ready for the Wild West Shootout on June 21. More
Wild West Shoot Out
Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m.
The Grove Country Club, Long Grove
3217 Route 53, Long Grove
Giddie up and grab your partners for a great day of networking and golf fun! Don't forget about the Square Dance on June 20 to help kick start the weekend. More
Barrington Area Library's Grand Re-Opening Celebration: "The Remix"
Sunday, June 22, 1 - 5 p.m. Ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1 p.m. followed by library tours, hors d'oeuvres, live music and fun surprises! www.barringtonarealibrary.org
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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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