IL Route 60 will be fully closed at the Canadian National Railroad in Mundelein from Friday, May 30 at 8 a.m. through Friday, June 6 at 6 p.m. 

The closure is necessary for repairs at the grade crossing. 

 The posted detour route for eastbound traffic on IL Route 60/83 is to proceed southbound on Midlothian Road, eastbound on Gilmer Road, and northbound on Diamond Lake Road back to IL Route 60/83. 

The posted detour route for westbound traffic on IL Route 

60/83 is to proceed southbound on Diamond Lake Road, westbound on Gilmer Road, and northbound on Midlothian Road back to IL Route 60/83. 

County Officially Launches Construction Season  

Along with other Lake County Board leaders, I recently helped kick off the 2014 construction season, which is going to be another busy one in Lake County. Learn More

Are You a Safe Bicyclist?

Did you know that bicyclists are required to follow similar rules of the road as cars? That means obeying traffic signals like red lights and stop signs. Learn more about how to keep yourself safe while sharing the road this summer!
Map of Lake County Highways and Bikeways
Forest Preserve Bike Trails

Click It or Ticket - Front and Back Seat
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is joining hundreds of law enforcement agencies across the state to strongly enforce seat belt laws and save lives as part of the 2014 Illinois Click It or Ticket campaign, requiring all drivers and passengers to wear seat belts, not just the front seat. More  

Lake County is focusing more on opportunities to share services, eliminate duplication, and simply be more efficient. Just this month, the County Board approved a number of items that advance this initiative, including a new contract to provide police services and working with other governments to cooperatively purchase goods. Watch as I explain and share more examples in this short video. 

Celebrate the unofficial start to summer by honoring our veterans and their service to our country this Memorial Day. Join family, friends and neighbors at one of Lake County's Memorial Day events.  

Enroll Lake County! navigators can help individuals and families apply for Medicaid throughout the year. For more information or to make an appointment to enroll, call 847.477.3999. 

Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein

Seniors, who are Lake County residents age 55 and older, can take advantage of free rabies inoculations for their pets with required purchase of rabies tag. More  

Learn about the success of problem-solving courts and find out about new technologies, efficiencies in the courtroom, the newly created mortgage foreclosure mediation program and get the latest update on the Courthouse expansion project. Watch Now  

Opioid Forum  

Wednesday, May 28, 6 - 8 p.m.  
Resource tables available at 5 p.m. and optional Naloxone Training 8 - 9 p.m.
College of Lake County, Grayslake Campus, Lower Level C005
Join me at our upcoming forum about heroin and prescription drug risks and signs of use.  Hear how to help those facing opiate addictions and learn about solutions including how to administer Naloxone, a drug that counters the effects of an opioid overdose. Contact Cynthia Vargas at 847.377.3188 for more info and see flyer. 

French Market Opens June 7, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Vernon Hills Metra Train Parking Lot, 75 East Rte. 45 

Enjoy the best of the Midwest. Local vendors will be selling vegetables, cut and dried flowers, perennials, gourmet food and quality goods for the home and family not readily available in the area at these canopied European-style markets. More

Kid's Fishing Day at Century Park
Saturday, June 7
Century Park, 1001 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills

See fishing demonstrations and learn about fishing!  The Park District will provide fishing poles and bait for a hands on experience.  Prizes are awarded for fun "fish categories" at the close of the event. More  

Forest Preserve Board Adopts Reduced Budget for Fiscal Year 

To keep more than 30,100 acres of forest preserves in Lake County safe, clean and open for people to enjoy, the Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners adopted a reduced fiscal year 2014-2015 budget of $78,829,800 at their May 13 meeting. Learn More

App for Lake County Forest Preserve
Download the Lake County Forest Preserve App onto your smart phone and see a calendar of events, news updates, and find a preserve near you using a convenient GPS mapping tool. Connect with other friends of the preserves by checking in and sharing content via Facebook or Twitter. Available free in the Android Market or Apple App Store - search for "Lake County Forest Preserves."

Free Fishing Days
Enjoy free fishing throughout Illinois, June 6 - 9. Fishing licenses are not required, as part of Free Fishing Days, which are sponsored by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Find out more about fishing in Lake County's Forest Preserves in their Fishing Guide.   

Dear Neighbor, 

I hope you find this information helpful.  Please continue to ask questions and suggest topics for the e-newsletter. 

With so much going on at all levels of government, don't hesitate to contact me with your questions and concerns regarding this or other issues.  You can reach me via email or on my cell at (847) 971-0454.  

It is an honor to serve YOU on the County Board and Forest Preserve Board.

Sincerely,

Aaron Lawlor

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