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Property Assessments Going in the Mail
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Assessment Notices are going in the Mail. Get Answers to Your Assessment Questions
Lake County has numerous resources to help answer taxpayers' questions about property tax assessments. For a quick overview, read this newsletter. Visit the Assessor's website for more information.
 County Update: Property Tax Assessments
Learn more about the complex subject of property tax assessments, such as how assessments impact your property tax bill, the appeal process, and how to access helpful resources. Watch Now.
State Law Targets Property Owners Receiving an Erroneous Tax Break
New state law (effective June 1, 2014) gives the Chief County Assessment Office authority to recapture taxable value in instances where property owners have received homestead benefits erroneously. Lake County is providing an amnesty period for the remaining months of 2014 in order to gain compliance. More Information.
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Data Shows Strength of Lake County's Economy
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 Lake County is the only suburban county in the metropolitan region to have recently seen both a drop in the unemployment rate and an increase in the labor force-a strong sign that jobs are being created in Lake County. Learn more as I interview Lake County Partners' Executive Director Mike Stevens.
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Tell us Why You Like Lake County
|  Please take our Lake County Life survey and tell us your top five reasons for living, working and playing in Lake County. Sign up to Idea Exchange, our online center for community input with your email address, Facebook or Twitter, and start sharing your ideas today!
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Board Seeks Proposals for Lease and Replacement of the Winchester House Nursing Home
|  In an effort to ensure Winchester House's long-standing tradition of providing high-quality care continues and to pursue a replacement facility, the Lake County Board took action to begin the process of leasing the skilled nursing facility to a private company. The County will seek proposals from private operators to lease the existing facility in Libertyville for two years, while the company becomes the licensed operator and explores building a new facility in the county. Watch Video
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Lake County Convenes Consolidated 911 Working Group
| This month, I convened a working group made up of fire, police, municipal and other leaders to discuss opportunities to consolidate 911 dispatch centers. An integrated 911 system has the opportunity to improve quality, efficiency, and provide cost savings. The idea came out of the first-ever Leaders Summit and subsequent Leaders Roundtables that were hosted by Lake County and municipal partners earlier this year. Over the coming months, we will be bringing together stakeholders to discuss how to further develop this initiative.
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Report Dead Birds to West Nile Virus Hotline
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West Nile Virus is a danger to humans and cause severe illness and death. To report sightings of dead birds or blue jays or to report areas of stagnant water call the West Nile Virus hotline: 847.377.8300. Visit the Lake County Health Department's West Nile Virus page for more information.
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State Drops Appeal in Elections Commission Case
| The Illinois Attorney General's Office has dropped its appeal of a circuit court ruling that found the state law mandating the creation of an elections commission in Lake County to be unconstitutional special legislation. More
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Community Events
|  Vernon Hills Summer Celebration
Thursday, July 17 - Sunday, July 20
Enjoy 4 days of summer fun including a carnival, family games, live music, fun entertainment, beer gardens, delicious food, fireworks and more. See schedule of events
Mundelein's Annual Night Out
Tuesday, August 5, 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
See the Lego movie outside under the stars on a 45 foot screen. Bring a blanket and snacks and meet up with friends and family to watch this family friendly movie. More
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Forest Preserve News
|  Bug Invasion Threatens Tree Populations
The Emerald Ash Borer has killed millions of ash trees, costing municipalities, property owners, nurseries and forest products industries tens of millions of dollars. Learn about the warning signs, how to report an infected tree and what you can do to help!
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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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