Click here to view a list of employers in Lake County with open positions!
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 Fourth of July Events
Join with local communities to celebrate Independence Day with one of Lake County's festivals, parades, firework displays and more!
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New Website Services
Sheriff's Office Website
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is excited to announce its newly improved user-friendly website at www.lakecountyil.gov/sheriff that features up-to-date information and quick access to important public safety information, including: 2014 laws, sexual predators, career opportunities, inmate information, and safety tips.
Tell Us What You Think About Our New Homepage
We recently redesigned our homepage and added tabs to make it easier for you to find what you're looking for and connect with County services. Please tell us what you think by sending us an email.
Services for Military Veterans and Their Families
Visit the Veterans Assistance Commission's revamped website to learn about how the VAC and its partners can help veterans and their families with financial and medical assistance, transportation, career development and more. Also, check out this online brochure to find additional information
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Possible Discounts on Flood Insurance Policies
Residents in unincorporated Lake County may be able to save up to 20% on their flood insurance policies. Lake County is recertified each year through FEMA based on our floodplain and building code regulations and community information and education. With this rating, there is a potential savings of up to $227 per policy, saving Lake County residents $244,290 annually. To find out more about floodplain regulations and to determine if you are located in a floodplain, please visit our Flood Information page. To see if you qualify, contact your flood insurance agent.
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Transportation News
Lake County PASSAGE Survey
With summer construction underway, you can turn to Lake County PASSAGE for up to date traffic information and to sign up for personalized traffic notifications based on the roads you travel. Please complete this survey to let us know how PASSAGE is working for you, and what we can do to make it even better!
Construction Season
2014 will again be another extremely busy construction season for Lake County. Watch this episode of Lake County Update and learn about the multiple projects already underway and several pedestrian/bike path projects this year.
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Honor Flight Invites Public to Welcome Home Veterans
 Celebrate the military service of nine World War II and two Korean War Veterans as they come home from their Lake County Honor Flight trip to Washington D.C. Honor their service by making posters, waving American flags and wearing red, white and blue to the ceremony!
North Chicago Veterans Memorial, 1801 Sheridan Road, North Chicago
Sunday, June 22, 11 a.m.
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Forest Preserves Events and News
Walk with Docs
 Improve your health, achieve your wellness goals and gain knowledge about our native environment at Walk With Docs summer events. Learn about local plants and animals on a free guided tour through stunning scenery with naturalists and physicians.
Connect with Lake County Forest Preserves
Did you know the Lake County Forest Preserves has a nature blog, a Facebook page, and a free mobile app? Connect with our forest preserves to learn about programs and fun things to do.
Forest Preserves Save Taxpayers $2.6 Million
Due to successful refinancing, Lake County Taxpayers will be saving more than $2.6 million in interest payments from limited debt bonds, used to preserve open space, restore wildlife habitat, create new trails and improve public access to preserves. More |
Lake Zurich Road Construction in Old Mill Grove and Industrial Park
 As part of Lake Zurich's 2014 Road Improvement Program, construction recently began in the Old Mill Grove subdivision and Industrial Park areas. Construction will take place 7 a.m. - 7 p.m on weekdays, and 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on weekends. Street parking will not be permitted during construction hours. More information and map of roads that are impacted by the construction.
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Community Events
Barrington's Fourth of July Weekend
Friday, July 4 - Saturday, July 5
Independence Day weekend in Barrington will be filled with fun events and activities for the entire family. Enjoy the parade, a family fun run and the Lions Club Brat Tent with live entertainment throughout the weekend at this event.
3rd Annual Foglia Family YMCA 5K, 10K and Kids Race
June 21, Paulus Park, Lake Zurich
Details
Summer Concert Featuring Classical Blast
Wednesday July 9, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Classical Blast is a unique 4 piece band dedicated to bringing the classical arts to mainstream rock & pop music. An evening with Classical Blast is a total blast for any age!
Citizens Park, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington
Lake Zurich Quaterback Club Annual Golf Outing
Friday, July 11, 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Shotgun Start at noon, Dinner at 5 p.m.
Spend a fun day with Lake Zurich High School football families, fans and coaches. See Flyer for details and to register.
Cary Grove Country Club, 2400 Grove Lane, Cary
Lake Zurich Area Triathlon
July 13, Paulus Park, Lake Zurich
Sign up now to participate in the area's only USAT sanctioned Olympic distance triathlon. Event includes a 1.5 k Swim, 40 k bike, 10 k run.
Breakfast with the Villages
Thursday, July 31, 7-9 a.m.
Kemper Lakes Golf Club,
Have breakfast with local mayors and get updates on Route 53, taxes and more. Advanced registration required. Submit your questions for the event here.
Lake Zurich Citizens Police Academy Hosts 10 Week Course
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., September 9 - November 11
Citizen Police Academy is free to residents 21 years and older, and includes crime scene processing, patrol officer duties, drug interdiction and enforcement, police defensive tactics, firearms training, a ride along experience and more. Applications due August 27. 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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