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Fourth of July Events
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 Join with local communities to celebrate Independence Day with one of Lake County's festivals, parades, firework displays and more!
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New Website Services
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Sheriff's Office Website
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is excited to announce its newly improved user-friendly website at www.lakecountyil.gov/sheriff that features up-to-date information and quick access to important public safety information, including: 2014 laws, sexual predators, career opportunities, inmate information, and safety tips.
Tell Us What You Think About Our New Homepage
We recently redesigned our homepage and added tabs to make it easier for you to find what you're looking for and connect with County services. Please tell us what you think by sending us an email.
Services for Military Veterans and Their Families
Visit the Veterans Assistance Commission's revamped website to learn about how the VAC and its partners can help veterans and their families with financial and medical assistance, transportation, career development and more. Also, check out this online brochure to find additional information.
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Possible Discounts on Flood Insurance Policies
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Residents in unincorporated Lake County may be able to save up to 20% on their flood insurance policies. Lake County is recertified each year through FEMA based on our floodplain and building code regulations and community information and education. With this rating, there is a potential savings of up to $227 per policy, saving Lake County residents $244,290 annually. To find out more about floodplain regulations and to determine if you are located in a floodplain, please visit our Flood Information page. To see if you qualify, contact your flood insurance agent.
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Transportation News
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Lake County PASSAGE Survey
With summer construction underway, you can turn to Lake County PASSAGE for up to date traffic information and to sign up for personalized traffic notifications based on the roads you travel. Please complete this survey to let us know how PASSAGE is working for you, and what we can do to make it even better!
Construction Season
2014 will again be another extremely busy construction season for Lake County. Watch this episode of Lake County Update and learn about the multiple projects already underway and several pedestrian/bike path projects this year. |
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Honor Flight Invites Public to Welcome Home Veterans
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Celebrate the military service of nine World War II and two Korean War Veterans as they come home from their Lake County Honor Flight trip to Washington D.C. Honor their service by making posters, waving American flags and wearing red, white and blue to the ceremony!
North Chicago Veterans Memorial, 1801 Sheridan Road, North Chicago
Sunday, June 22, 11 a.m.
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Forest Preserves Events and News
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 Walk with Docs
Improve your health and gain knowledge about our native environment at Walk with Docs events. Learn about local plants and animals on a free guided tour through stunning scenery with naturalists and physicians.
Connect with Lake County Forest Preserves
Did you know the Lake County Forest Preserves has a nature blog, a Facebook page, and a free mobile app? Connect with our forest preserves to learn about programs and fun things to do.
Forest Preserves Save Taxpayers $2.6 Million
Due to successful refinancing, Lake County Taxpayers will be saving more than $2.6 million in interest payments from limited debt bonds, used to preserve open space, restore wildlife habitat, create new trails and improve public access to preserves. More
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Upcoming Community Events
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Arbortheater Summer Concert Series Featuring Spoken Four
Thursday, June 26, 7 - 9 p.m.
Spoken Four will be playing current favorites along with classic hits. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs and picnic basket and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. In the event of rain, the concert will be at at the Sullivan Center on Aspen Drive. More
Vernon Hills Memorial Arbortheater, 50 Fairway Dr., Vernon Hills
Long Grove's Annual Strawberry Festival
Friday June 20, - Sunday June 22
Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 a.m. Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
 Enjoy strawberry inspired treats, from melt-in-your-mouth chocolate covered strawberries to strawberry martinis and desserts at this signature Long Grove festival. Attracting 50,000 visitors, this 3-day event offers live music, great food, children's activities and more.
Long Grove Historic Village, Downtown Long Grove, Long Grove
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Aaron Lawlor - Representing District 18
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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
P.S. If this email was forwarded to you, please click here to sign up so I can get you information directly - especially in the case of a road closure, weather emergency or other issues.
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