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Daily Closures starting Sept. 8 for Miller Road
 For the entire week of September 8, Miller Road will be closed between Echo Lake Road and Interlaken Drive from 6:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. for culvert replacements.
For current traffic updates, visit Lake County Passage |
Long Grove Road Resurfacing Scheduled for Completion Late in September
Long Grove Road between Ela Road to east of Deer Valley Drive (west of  Quentin Rd) in the village of Deer Park, is under construction for asphalt resurfacing of pavement and bike lanes, replacement of driveway culverts and addition of side street drainage crossings.
The second layer of asphalt will be paved followed by final pavement markings and landscaping. Drivers and bicyclists can expect delays due to intermittent daytime lane closures. |
Lake County Reports Progress on Strategic Plan
 Lake County's Strategic Plan, which serves as our road map over the nextseveral years, identifies five strategic goals related to transportation, sustainability, healthy communities, economic opportunities and public safety. Residents helped shape the plan by providing input at a series of community forums in 2013. Residents also asked for more communication and transparency about what Lake County is doing with their tax dollars. The county board is committed to being accountable, accessible and transparent. Visit our Strategic Plan page to see examples of how we are making progress toward our strategic goals. |
Help Shape the Future of Lake County's Housing and Community Development
Lake County government needs your input! Help us prioritize the use of federal grant funds for housing and community development activities over the next five years. Take this survey (available in English or Spanish) to assess affordable housing, neighborhood conditions, access to parks, job training programs and other needs of low- and moderate-income individuals and households. Results of the survey will be presented to the Lake County Board in the fall.
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Job Center News and Resources
From success stories to training opportunities, check out all the new things available from the Job Center of Lake CountySuccess Stories!5-Steps to Landing Your Next Job Workshop and Video Training OpportunitiesFind us on social media: Facebook, Linked In, or Twitter |
November Election: Be an Election Judge
Dependable. Friendly. Accurate. Great customer service skills. Is this you? If so, apply to be an election judge. You can help your community and ensure the integrity of the voting process while earning some extra spending money. Each applicant must be a Lake County registered voter; eligible to vote in the November election; and speak, read and write English. English/Spanish bilingual applicants are encouraged to enroll. Learn more and enroll in one of the required classes at ElectionJudge.info, electionjudge@lakecountyil.gov, or 847.377.2408. |
Citizen Police Academy Applications due September 12
This free 10-week long program provides participants with the opportunity to see first-hand how the Sheriff's Office maintains law and order for the residents of Lake County. Classes are on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Interested residents must have their application in by September 12. For further information contact Deputy Roman Buchberger at 847.377.4211. |
Volunteer for Des Plaines River Clean Up September 13
 Join Illinois Water TrailKeepers and volunteer for the 4th Annual Des Plaines River Cleanup. Collect items and either keep them or have them disposed for you. To register or for more information call Tom Reckles at 847.863.7046.
Saturday, September 13, 9 a.m.
Riverwoods Village Hall, 300 Portwine Rd., Riverwoods
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Suicide Prevention Taskforce Hosts Event in Observance of Suicide Prevention Week
The Lake County Suicide Prevention Task Force will hold a special luncheon that is open to the public on during Suicide Prevention Week (September 8-14). The event will include free food, presentations, and a session on how to identify and help potentially suicidal people. More
Monday, September 8, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center
3010 Grand Avenue (3rd Floor Board Room) in Waukegan.
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Home Rule Referendum on Lake Zurich Ballot in November
 The Village Lake Zurich's Board of Trustees voted to place a referendum on the November ballot asking residents if the village should become a Home Rule Community, which would shift decision making from the state level to the local level. More
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2nd Installment Due Date - Property Taxes
The Second Installment of Lake County property taxes are due Friday, September 5. A second bill will not be mailed to homeowners. The Treasurer's Office typically experiences long lines close to the property tax due date so taxpayers are encouraged to take advantage of online, phone and other and alternative payment methods.
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Community Events
 Lake Zurich Cruise Night
Experience classic cars and friendly neighbors at this cruise night that is free to all cruisers and spectators. Bring a lawn chair and a blanket and enjoy a summer night of music, car trivia and prizes. Info
Wednesday, September 3, 6 p.m.
Main Street, Downtown Lake Zurich
Run the Shores at Lake Barrington 5K Race & 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
The Lake Barrington Shores Community Homeowners Association and Village of Lake Barrington are co-hosting the 4th annual 5K race/1-mile fun run & walk on Saturday, September 20, at 8 a.m., to benefit the Cuba Township Food Pantry and Cuba Cares, and commemorate the 40th anniversary of Lake Barrington Shores. All racers receive t-shirt and race bag. Contact Jamie Scheppman, Lifestyle Director for Lake Barrington Shores at 847.382.1660 or JScheppman@LBS-HOA.org with any questions, and visit lakebarringtonshores.org or www.lakebarrington.org to register.
Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Residents can bring unwanted or unused prescription drugs for a public drop off at one these for proper disposal on Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Beach Park Village Hall, 11270 W. Wadsworth Rd. Beach ParkVolo Village Hall, 500 S. Fish Lake Rd. Volo
Prescription drug drop off boxes are available year round, 24/7 at these Lake County locations.
Alpine Races on Shores of Lake Zurich
Sign up for the Alpine Races Half Marathon, 5K, Youth Mile, Kids 1/2 Mile, 1/4 Mile or 100 Yard Dash. Run through the streets and along the shores of beautiful Lake Zurich with Gatorade, water, and time splits available along the course and food and drinks will be available to participants at the finish line. More
Sunday, September 28, 7:30 a.m.
Paulus Park, Lake Zurich
Friends of the Fremont Public Library Book Sale
Shop from thousands of new condition items including fiction, sports, cookbooks, crafts, coffee table books, DVD's, CD's and children's books. See model trains from the North Central O' Gaugers Model Railroad Club on Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 847.918.3247 for more.
Saturday, September 13,10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. &
Sunday, September 14, 1-4 p.m.
1170 N. Midlothian Rd., Mundelein
 Rock the Block Returns to Lake Zurich
Join friends and neighbors for the 2nd Annual Lake Zurich Rock The Block Street Dance on Main Street and enjoy live bands, street vendors, beer & wine tents, children's activities and more! Volunteer to sell beverage tickets and to serve beer and receive a free drink wristband and 2 drink tickets.
Saturday, September 13, 5 - 11 p.m.
Main Street, Lake Zurich
Conserve Lake County Tree and Shrub Sale
Choose from over 50 species or schedule an at-home consultation and from the comfort of your own yard where a staff member will help you make selections based on your needs and preferences. More
Buehler YMCA 2014 Golf Outing
Enjoy a day of golf, a dinner and evening events at Makray Memorial Golf Club to help support local programming and membership scholarships. Tickets available for whole day or only dinner portion of event.
Wednesday, September 17, Registration at 11 a.m., Shotgun Start at 1:30 p.m., Cocktails/Silent Auction at 5:30 p.m., Dinner & Awards at 6:30 p.m.
Makray Memorial Golf Club
1010 S. Northwest Hwy., Barrington |
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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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