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Provide Input into IL Route 53/120 Corridor at Two Hearings in November
The public can provide input into the Land Use Plan for the proposed Illinois Route 53/120 Corridor. Your input will be used to create a plan that will protect natural resources and quality of life, and identify opportunities to improve recreation, increase access to transit, promote efficient and effective land use, and enhance economic development. Learn more.
Lake Zurich Meeting
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 4 - 7 p.m.
Lake Zurich High School, 300 Church Street, Lake Zurich |
Veterans History Project
George Harlow was born and raised in Waukegan Illinois, before joining the Army Air Corps during WWII where his plane was shot down over Germany and was taken prisoner of war. Watch his story from last year's Veterans History Project.
Lake County is proud to participate in the Veterans History Project, inviting veterans to visit the Waukegan Courthouse on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, to record testimonials of their war experiences. Their typed transcripts will be housed at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. as part of the Nation's history. All Veteran Story opportunities have been reserved, however volunteers are still needed for this event. Call 847.377.3771 for more information.
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Collaborative Effort Underway to Improve Water Quality in the Des Plaines River Watershed - Watch County Update
 The Des Plaines River watershed in Lake County covers about a third of the County, from the Wisconsin state line to the border with Cook County. While this river looks beautiful, beneath the surface, the water quality is below standards under the Clean Water Act. In this County Update, we learn more about the water quality issues and what's being done to address it. Watch now.
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Red Ribbon Week Project
 During Red Ribbon week, Lake County leaders released a new video and launched a new website to help raise awareness about substance abuse. The Red Ribbon Project goes beyond Red Ribbon Week and can serve as a resource for parents and teachers throughout the year. Knowing the negative consequences and facts about drug use can help you and your loved ones make safe choices.
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Scam Alert! Delinquent Property Taxes Letter to Seniors
The Lake County Treasurer's Office is alerting homeowners to a scam targeting seniors. Seniors are receiving a letter in the mail claiming that the County will take their house if they don't pay the delinquent taxes on their property. In each of the cases we've seen so far, the homeowner is paid in full and NOT delinquent in their taxes. If you receive one of these letters, you do not need to take any action if your taxes have been paid in full. If you have any questions or want to double check the status of your payment, you should call the Treasurer's Office at 847.377.2323 or check on line at www.lakecountyil.gov/treasurer. DO NOT contact the person listed on the letter. Please share this information with friends and neighbors so that we make sure everyone is alerted to this scam. |
Great American Smokeout on Nov. 20
After 20 minutes of smoke free air, your heart rate and blood pressure drop to a safer level. After 12 hours, the levels of poisonous carbon monoxide in your body blood drop to normal, within 2 weeks, your circulation improves along with lung function.
 The American Cancer Society celebrates the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November each year by encouraging smokers to get healthy. By quitting - even for one day- smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life and decrease their chances of getting cancer.
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Forest Preserve Events
 Enjoy Evening Hike along Lighted Trails
With small solar lights to guide their way, hikers, skiers and snowshoers can take an evening hike along lighted trails at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville, and along a 1.65-mile hilly section of the Millennium Trail adjacent to the Winter Sports Area at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda.
To access the lighted trails, park at Lakewood's Winter Sports Area located on the east side of Fairfield Road just south of Route 176, or at Old School's main entrance lot located on the east side of St. Mary's Road just south of Route 176. Lake County Forest Preserve Rangers regularly patrol the areas.
Chocolate, Champagne and Shopping Event
Adults are invited to sip champagne and enjoy delicious chocolates while shopping for gourmet kitchen tools, fair trade gifts, candles, jewelry, confections, tableware, vintage furniture, and other unique gift and specialty items. Ticket Info
Friday, Nov. 14, 5 - 9 p.m.
General Offices, 1899 West Winchester Rd., Libertyville |
Job Center Events in November
 Workshop Opportunity
Gain the tools you need at the "5 Steps to Your Next Job" workshop at the Lake County Job Center.
Nov. 17 - 21, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Job Center of Lake County
1 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
November Events
Visit the College of Lake County, Southlake Campus, located at 1120 S. Milwaukee Ave., in Vernon Hills for upcoming events including a Volunteer Fair, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Resume Review, Monday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., and a Mini Job & Internship Fair, Tuesday, Nov. 25, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Call 847.543.2059 for more information.
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Millennium Trail Connection and Underpass Complete
 Work is complete on a new Millennium Trail connection and underpass at Rollins Road just west of Route 45 in Grayslake. The new underpass provides trail users safe passage from Rollins Savanna Forest Preserve north to Fourth Lake Forest Preserve. It is the final link of a 5.1-mile section of Millennium Trail connecting the Village of Round Lake Beach at Hook Drive to Rollins Savanna (Grayslake), Fourth Lake (Lake Villa), Bonner Heritage Farm and McDonald Woods (Lindenhurst). Preserve visitors can access this new trail section at Rollins Savanna from the Drury Lane parking lot located just south of Rollins Road and west of Route 45, or at Fourth Lake from the Operations and Public Safety Facility parking lot located on Grand Avenue west of Route 45. This trail project was partially funded by an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant.
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Community Events
Support Veterans with Sponsored Thanksgiving Dinner
Extend a heartfelt thanks to local Veterans and their families by contributing toward a Thanksgiving meal from Smokin T's in Long Grove. More
Lake Zurich Excellence Award Nominations
Choose from categories including Business of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Educator of the Year or the Samuel R. Mitchell Director of the Year. Nomination Forms
Santa's Arrival and Fireworks Extravaganza
Santa will be led by Stevenson High School Marching band to light up the brand new 30 ft. tree at the Gazebo! More
November 7, 6 p.m., Deer Park Town Center.
BACOG Annual Water Well Testing
The Annual Testing Event will be held November 18th, 2014 at the Garlands. Drop off times will be from 3:30 to 7:30. There will be a presentation at 6:00pm. Test kits will be available for pick-up the week before, November 10th thru the 13th. Times and locations will follow. For more information, please call 847.381.7871
Register for Cold Turkey Trot
This event is taking place as a part of National Recovery Month in support of healthy lifestyles and recovery from drugs and alcohol. Register Online
Sunday, Nov. 23, 8:30 a.m., Old School Forest Preserve, Libertyville
Read the new Regional Magazine & Resource Directory Online
The new online magazine includes helpful resources, snapshots of the 11 communities in the BACC region, overviews of healthcare, senior living, education, recreation, shopping and dining, plus a community events calendar and brief history of the Chamber.
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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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