Click here to view a list of employers in Lake County with open positions!
|
|
|
 Miller Road Paving on August 22
The paving of Miller road is scheduled to take place Friday, August 22, weather permitting. In the event of inclement weather, the paving date could be pushed to the following week.
For current traffic updates visit Lake County Passage
|
Lake County Achieves Highest Principles of Governmental Budgeting
 For the sixth consecutive year, Lake County has received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). This means that Lake County's budget meets nationally recognized guidelines for effective budgeting. It serves as a financial plan, influences policy, guides operations, and is a communications tool for taxpayers. More |
Workforce Development Week August 25-29
Celebrate by following the Job Center of Lake County on Facebook and Twitter for exciting news and job search tips throughout the week! |
Watch County Update: Learn About Local Food and Farmers Markets
 Nearly every day of the week, you can find a local farmers market somewhere in Lake County. By purchasing produce at these markets, you help our local food system, which keeps money in the region, helps local businesses, and provides healthy, fresh veggies to eat. Learn more in this edition of County Update - on the road at the Zion Farmer's Market, and check out our Local Food web page for more info.
|
Board Approves New Radio System for Public Safety First Responders
The County Board recently approved use of a new statewide radio communications system (known as STARCOM), in partnership with the Lake County Emergency Telephone Systems Board (911 ETSB), which will allow public safety personnel to communicate more effectively on a local, regional and statewide level using a common system - what's referred to as "interoperability." More |
Lake County Opioid Initiative
Local agencies in Lake County are working to address the rising problem of use and abuse of opioids, including heroin and prescription pain medications.
 Awareness: August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day which aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. Wear silver to show support or attend this local Stop Overdose IL event.
Education: Learn more about the efforts being made here in Lake County with the Lake County Opioid Initiative.
Disposal of Unused Medications: Unused prescription drugs often end up in the wrong hands. Please view this list of Drug Collection Boxes to find out where to safely dispose of unwanted medications. |
Ideas Needed for New Lake County Forest Preserve Dog Exercise Area
 The Lake County Forest Preserves is seeking public input on development of a new 40-acre off-leash Dog Exercise Area in northeast Lake County at Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve. To engage in the design process and to share your ideas, complete a short survey by September 22. |
Community Events
 Taste of the Towns
Sunday, August 24, 3 - 7 p.m.
Enjoy small portions of food and beverages from two dozen different local vendors. $30 per ticket or 2 for $50. Access to the event is free to enjoy entertainment and family activities, but tasting menus must be purchased to participate in the "taste". Info
Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich
Lake Zurich Football Team Events - Anthony Castonzo Night at Lake Zurich Football Game
Friday, August 29, Lake Zurich High School
Cheer on Lake Zurich High School's Football team and see Anthony Castonzo, current Indianapolis Colt Left Tackle and Lake Zurich High School Alum, as he's honored between the sophomore and varsity football games. - Clothing Drive
Bring unwanted and lightly worn clothing, jewelry, accessories, shoes and linens to Savers at 945 S. Rand in Lake Zurich and mention Lake Zurich Football or attach this flyer to your donations. Portions of the funds raised during this clothing drive will go to the Lake Zurich football program.
Farmers Markets
Shop from unique vendors selling produce, organic options, bakery items, sauces, honey, pesto, spices, olives, kettle corn, cheese, eggs, meat, seafood and more. Enjoy a family atmosphere, live entertainment and a variety of changes on a weekly basis.
Citizens for Conservation Tree and Shrub Sale: Orders Due Sept. 2
Online ordering is now available for Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale. Visit their newly redesigned website, peruse pictures and descriptions of fall plant available trees and shrubs and then order directly from the site. |
|
|
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 |
|
|
