Lake County News -- Steve Carlson
Lake County News -- Steve Carlson
June 13, 2013
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Buy Lake County - Build Lake County!

 

Local businesses are invited to a networking event at the College of Lake buy lake county County (CLC) on Thursday, June 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. to learn about upcoming government procurement opportunities, and how to navigate the process of doing business with government. 

 

The event is sponsored by CLC's Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center in partnership with Lake County. Businesses can meet with purchasing representatives from Lake County government, and other local, state and federal agencies, including: Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Midwest, State of Illinois Central Management Services - Bureau of Strategic Sourcing, Lake County Forest Preserves, Lake County Housing Authority, College of Lake County, and others. The event will be held in the Atrium at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. 

 

Register today online, call (847) 543-2025, or email

New Floodplain Maps 

 

The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) will be amending the Watershed Development Ordinance to include the new floodplain maps.  The Lake County Planning, Building & Development Department and other municipalities throughout Lake County will adopt the new floodplain maps to continue eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program. 

 

Property owners should be aware of these changes and the flood hazards in their area, as it can impact their insurance rates. The new maps will become effective on September 18, 2013.

 

Additional information and resources are available on the Lake County website

Lake Michigan Water Project - Upcoming Events  


June 11, 9 a.m.
If approved by PWT committee, the ordinance will be forwarded to the County Board for final consideration.
18 N. County Street (10th floor), Waukegan

August 13, 6 p.m.
The proposing ordinance establishes a public hearing in order to receive public comment on formation of this SSA.
Lehmann Mansion 485 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa

If the proposing ordinance is approved thereby setting the public hearing date, you will receive a formal notice in the mail toward the end of July. It will contain the public hearing details. Should you have questions regarding this process, please contact Heather Galan of Lake County Public Works at 874-377-7500.  

Pharmaceutical Collection Locations  

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO), the Sheriff's Office

and several other local partners provide locations for residents to drop off unwanted pharmaceuticals.  

 

Without proper disposal, prescription drugs may be misused and abused, or wind up in our drinking supply. There are 11 full time locations that offer drop off services 24 hours a day and one part time office. There is no paperwork required. In addition, SWALCO will accept unwanted medication at their Household Chemical Waste events but will not accept controlled substances.  

 

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Illinois Ranked as a Top Ten Bicycle Friendly State  

Illinois is ranked 9th for bike friendliness according to the League of American Bicyclists. The ranking is based on infrastructure and funding, education programs and enforcement of bicycle-friendly laws. There are many miles of beautiful and scenic bike paths throughout Lake County. Check out the County Bike-way Map. View the list of 2013 Bike Friendly State Rankings. 

Free Events for Job Seekers  

Job Center of Lake County is holding several events this month to help job seekers learn how to research career trends, perfect their resume or cover letter, and to practice interview techniques. Network with fellow job seekers at these special and free events. View the calendar of events for information about interviewing workshops, job fairs and more. 

Grandwood Park District Events

 

Hobby/Craft Night SPECIAL 12-HR SESSION: Sunday, June 23, 5-11 p.m. at the Community Center. Ages: 15+. Only $10 per person. Details and Registration.

For more information about our programs and events - such as Jazzercise, Preschool Registration, Facility Rentals and Bingo - click here.

Boy Scouts Earn Merit Badge at Lake County Division of Transportation Workshop  

boy scouts play button Local Boy Scouts recently attended a full day workshop at the Lake County Division of Transportation in Libertyville to work on their "Traffic Safety" merit badges. LCDOT staff and staff from the Sheriff's Office taught the scouts about vehicle safety and maintenance, traffic safety and the dangers of distracted driving. Watch this video to see these future                                                          drivers earn their merit badge. 

If you have any questions or concerns, or a community event that you would like to see in this newsletter, please call me at  847.356.4167 (home) or 224.627.0767 (cell) or email me at [email protected].  

  

Best wishes,

 

Steve Carlson

Lake County Board Member and Forest Preserve Commissioner