July 16, 2014

In This Issue
Long Grove Construction
Tax Assessments
Lake County's Economy
Lake County Life Survey
Winchester House Nursing Home
911 Consolidated Working Group
West Nile Virus Hotline
Forest Preserve News
Community Events
County Quick Links
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Long Grove Road Construction
Construction on Long Grove Rd. is scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 24, from Ela Road to east of Deer Valley Drive (west of Quentin Rd) in the village of Deer Park. The work will include both the replacement of driveway culverts and side street drainage crossings. This will be followed by the milling and resurfacing of the road including the bike lanes.  The project is scheduled to be complete by August 22.

Drivers and bicyclists can expect delays due to intermittent daytime lane closures.

For live Lake County traffic information, visit Lake County PASSAGE
Tax Assessments
Assessment Notices are in the Mail. Get Answers to Your Assessment Questions
Lake County has numerous resources to help answer taxpayers' questions about property tax assessments.  For a quick overview, read this newsletter. Visit the Assessor's website for more information.  
 
County Update: Property Tax Assessments

Learn more about the complex subject of property tax assessments, such as how assessments impact your property tax bill, the appeal process, and how to access helpful resources. Watch Now.
 
State Law Targets Property Owners Receiving an Erroneous Tax Break
New state law (effective June 1, 2014) gives the Chief County Assessment Office authority to recapture taxable value in instances where property owners have received homestead benefits erroneously. Lake County is providing an amnesty period for the remaining months of 2014 in order to gain compliance. More Information.
Data Shows Strength of Lake County's Economy
Lake County is the only suburban county in the metropolitan region to have recently seen both a drop in the unemployment rate and an increase in the labor force-a strong sign that jobs are being created in Lake County. Learn more in this interview with Chairman Aaron Lawlor and Lake County Partners' Executive Director Mike Stevens.
  Tell us Why You Like Lake County
Please take our Lake County Life survey and tell us your top five reasons for living, working and playing in Lake County.  Sign up to Idea Exchange, our online center for community input with your email address, Facebook or Twitter, and start sharing your ideas today!
Board Seeks Proposals for Lease and Replacement of the Winchester House Nursing Home
In an effort to ensure Winchester House's long-standing tradition of providing high-quality care continues and to pursue a replacement facility, the Lake County Board took action to begin the process of leasing the skilled nursing facility to a private company. The County will seek proposals from private operators to lease the existing facility in Libertyville for two years, while the company becomes the licensed operator and explores building a new facility in the county. Watch Video
Lake County Convenes Consolidated 911 Working Group
This month, County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor convened a working group made up of fire, police, municipal and other leaders to discuss opportunities to consolidate 911 dispatch centers. An integrated 911 system has the opportunity to improve quality, efficiency, and provide cost savings. The idea came out of the first-ever Leaders Summit and subsequent Leaders Roundtables that were hosted by Lake County and municipal partners earlier this year. Over the coming months, we will be bringing together stakeholders to discuss how to further develop this initiative.
Report Dead Birds to West Nile Virus Hotline
West Nile Virus is a danger to humans and cause severe illness and death.  To report sightings of dead birds or blue jays or to report areas of stagnant water call the West Nile Virus hotline: 847.377.8300. Visit the Lake County Health Department's West Nile Virus page for more information.
Forest Preserve News
100 Year Plan
Recently, a 100 year plan was approved by the Lake County Forest Preserve District.  The plan will preserve a sustainable Lake County natural landscape and extend community outreach and education efforts. 

Bug Invasion Threatens Tree Populations

The Emerald Ash Borer has killed millions of ash trees, costing municipalities, property owners, nurseries and forest products industries tens of millions of dollars. Learn about the warning signs, how to report an infected tree and what you can do to help!
Community Events
Lake Zurich Alpine Fest 
Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20
Lion Fred Blau Park, 81 E. Main Street, Lake Zurich
Enjoy three days of summer fun including a carnival, beer tents, delicious food and family fun at Lake Zurich's annual Alpine Festival. More

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 Annual Community Blood Drive
Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Legion Hall, 51 Lions Drive.  
Donors will receive $5 in Alpine Bucks for the Alpine Festival. See website for available times and make an appointment today!


Sidewalk Sale Days July 24-26

Downtown Barrington, Thursday, July 24 through Saturday, July 26
Find merchants on Cook, Station, Main, Hough and Lageschulte Streets, plus The Ice House Mall, offering their best bargains of the year.  Enjoy family fun events and find unique items.  Call the Chamber at 847-381-2525 or get details here.

Barrington Summer Concert Series
Come to Citizens Park Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. through July 30 for the FREE Concerts in the Park Series in the Amphitheater (Pavilion in inclement weather). All concerts feature live music and free popcorn. For automated weather updates, call 847.381.0881.

Taste of the Towns
Sunday, August 24, 3-7 p.m.
Enjoy one of Lake Zurich's most popular annual events, and sample foods from local vendors, enjoy family events and live entertainment.  Details  
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