Lake County News -- Steve Carlson
Lake County News -- Steve Carlson
July 22, 2013
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Public Hearing: Lake Michigan Water Project

Tuesday, August 13, 6 p.m. 

Lehmann Mansion, 485 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. 

 

The public hearing is for the formation of a Special Service Area (SSA) to fund the project to bring Lake Michigan water to the water systems of Grandwood Park, Lindenhurst, Lake Villa and Fox Lake Hills. At the public hearing, the Lake County Board will consider the establishment of the SSA and hear public comment. Residents included in the SSA will receive a formal notice in the mail in July containing the public hearing details.

Board Continues to Focus on Transportation, Sustainability, Healthy Communities, and Public Safety in Strategic Plan

The Lake County Board recently adopted our strategic plan that serves as a road map for Lake County government over the next several years. The Board will continue to focus on the same five strategic goals identified in the previous plan. Lake County obtained input into our plan earlier this year at five community forums and through our website.  The public recommended the County focus more on communication and civic engagement, efficiency, partnership and collaboration, and prevention (as it relates to health and criminal justice programs), and those themes have been incorporated into the vision and values, as well as the strategies and actions.

 

The strategic goals include:

  • Enhance Economic Opportunities - Foster balanced growth and a diverse economy to provide living wage jobs, housing, and economic opportunities.
  • Promote a Sustainable Environment - Preserve the health of our natural resources and our drinking water through the widespread use of sustainable and environmental management practices, effective storm water management and the enhancement and rehabilitation of lakes, wetlands and other fragile ecological systems.
  • Build Healthy and Resilient Communities - Maintain well-being of residents, focusing on the availability of accessible health services for families, the aging population, and other populations in need.
  • Provide Public Safety - Enhance the safety of residents through an integrated criminal justice system, including law enforcement and other programs that reduce crime, recidivism, family violence and substance abuse.
  • Reduce Congestion and Improve Transportation in Lake County - Promote development of State, County, and municipal transportation systems that provide for efficient, flexible and uncongested movement through an integrated network of road, rail, public transit, and non-motorized (bicycle, pedestrian) modes of travel
Kids 1st Health Fair Set for Aug. 7

The annual back-to-school fair for kids' health is being held at Miguel Juarez

Middle School in Waukegan through a cooperative effort led by the Lake County Health Department, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and United Way of Lake County. This is the 21st year for the event that provides physical and dental exams, immunizations and information about community resources for qualifying families.  More event information

 

Learn more by watching this video from last year's Kids 1st Health Fair event

Reduce Your Carbon "Foodprint"

Whether it's the production of food, packaging of food, or wasting of food,

more people are becoming conscious of their carbon "foodprint". If you are looking to reduce your carbon foodprint buying locally grown produce, purchasing minimally packaged foods, and eating your leftovers, are easy ways you can do it. 

 

Watch this video to learn more.

Suffrage at Seventeen

Will you be 18 on or before November 4, 2014?If you answered yes, you will be able to register and vote in the March 18, 2014 primary election.  Beginning January 1, 2014, 17-year-olds are eligible to register and vote in an Illinois primary election if 18 years of age by the date of the next general election. This change in the law, referred to as "Suffrage at Seventeen," was the project of Stevenson High School students and their faculty advisor Andy Conneen.

 

Recently, Governor Quinn traveled to Lake County to sign House Bill 226 at the Stevenson High School campus in Lincolnshire where he praised students for putting their government classroom lessons into action.

To vote in any election, U.S. citizens must be registered 28 days before the election, 18 years old on or before the general election, a resident of the precinct for 30 days immediately prior to Election Day, and provide two forms of valid identification with one form of identification showing the current address for registration.

 

To find the nearest deputy registrar, call the Voter Registration Department at 847.377.2410 or find the location of a convenient site listed online. Registration forms are also available through the Lake County Clerk's website and the Illinois State Board of Elections' site..

Two Public Hearings Regarding Pace Route Changes

Do you use Pace suburban transportation?  If so, your route might be changing. The restructuring of Pace routes and services in Lake County will be under consideration at these two public hearings.  Any person wishing to comment on the proposed Lake County Service Restructuring is welcome to attend.

pace

 

Thursday, August 1, 2013

3:30-5:30 p.m.

Waukegan Public Library, Bradbury Room (lower lever)

128 County Street, Waukegan

Monday, August 5, 4-6 p.m.

College of Lake County, Auditorium - C005

19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake

 

Individuals with disabilities who plan who require certain accommodations (other than transportation) in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, are requested to contact Pace at (847) 364-7223 option 3 or 847-364-5093(TTY) ten days prior to the scheduled meeting.

 

For a detailed list of Pace Routes under consideration please click here.

LCDOT is collecting stories and pictures for BIKE LAKE COUNTY

The Lake County Division of Transportation is developing a "Bikes and Trails" website and we'd like to see your biking photos and hear from bicyclists in Lake County on any or all of the following:


* What is your favorite Lake County bike path? Why? 
* Do you commute to work or train station by bike? 
* Does your family have a favorite weekend ride? 
* What is your biggest frustration when riding your bike?

 

Share your stories, photos and comments by emailing us at [email protected]

Job Center News

New To The Work Force? 

Did you know that the Job Center of Lake County has a "Tips to Land Your First Job" Handbook?  It includes guidance for employment issues that young people face, sample resumes for people with little or no work history, tips for finding jobs online, common interview questions and more. 

 

See Who's Hiring
Check out their "Look Who's Hiring" page for special recruitment announcements from some Lake County employers.

 

Interactive Job Website
Try the My Skills, My Future website where you tell them a job that you've had in the past, and they connect you with new jobs based off of your work history.

Financial and Job Assistance Events

Worried About Foreclosure? 

Mortgage Relief Project Event

Saturday, July 27, 9-1
Gonzalez Office Center
2106 Grand Ave, Waukegan

 

Help lower your mortgage, avoid foreclosure and keep your home by learning more at this Mortgage Relief Project outreach event.  Free housing counseling is available. Call 800.532.8785 to register.

See flyer for more Information including a list of required documents to bring

  

Career Advance Track 

Thursday July 25, August 22 and September 19, 10 a.m. 

Waukegan Job Center, 1 Genesee, Waukegan  

 

Introducing "Career Advance Track" for laid-off workers who need to re-invent their careers. Call 847.377.2225 for details 

Click for Brochure 

Lake County Fair 

July 24 - 28

Lake County Fair Grounds

1060 East Peterson Road Grayslake, IL

 

Join in the fun with the annual Lake County Fair!  Five days of events including motocross, monster trucks, demo derby, a carnival, games, live entertainment, lots of various foods!  Friday features a Sasquatch call competition, and don't miss the Banana Derby dog race that includes real life monkey jockeys! 

 

This year will also feature the "Do Green. Do Good." Chicago Flower & Garden Show as your one-stop-shop for inspiration, education and motivation.

 

For more information about admission, specials and for a full line up of events, visit the Lake County Fair Website

Grandwood Park Events

 

Park District Hobby/Craft Night

 Friday, August 2, 5-11pm. 

Share a craft space and good conversation with friends and neighbors. Ages: 15+ Cost: $4

Details and registration    

 

Grandwood Park Civic Association

Music by the Lake

Sundays, July 28, August 4, 11, & 18.  4-6 pm.   

Live music concert series at Lake Park in Grandwood Park. 
See the website for details & directions  


Bingo
Friday, August 9.  Ages:  18+. Doors open at 6 p.m.  
Come join us for an evening of fun!  Cash prizes.  Food and beverages for sale.  More information

 

For more information on these and any additional events, please visit our website at www.grandwoodpark.net

Forest Preserves News

There are over 30,000 acres of peaceful, natural forest preserves that help conserve Lake County's natural ecosystems and environments.  But what's going on in all of that nature?  Find out by reading Lake County's nature blog.  

 

Learn about everything from ant colonies to coyotes and even flying squirrels in Lake County!  Read Blog Here

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