Hunt Club Road and Wadsworth Road Intersection to Close

Roundabout to replace the existing multi-way stop

Old Mill Creek, IL - The Lake County Division of Transportation will close the intersection of Hunt Club Road, Lake County Route W-15, at Wadsworth Road, Lake County Route A-9, to all traffic for 60 days, starting Monday, May 9, 2011 at 7 a.m.

The closure is necessary to allow the County's contractor, Campanella and Sons, Inc. to construct a roundabout to replace the existing multi-way stop intersection. The roundabout as designed will reduce crashes and crash severity as well as increase efficiency of the intersection.

For this closure there will be two signed detour routes:

Hunt Club Road: the signed detour route will be Illinois Route 173, Rosecrans Road, to U.S. Route 45, to Millburn Road, Lake County Route A-14. Local traffic will be allowed on Hunt Club Road from Illinois Route 173 to the work area and from the work area to Millburn Road but the work area for the roundabout will be closed to all traffic.

How to Navigate a Roundabout.

Wadsworth Road: the signed detour will be Hunt Club Road, to Stearns School Road, Lake County Route A-16, to Dilleys Road, Lake County Route W-16. Again, local traffic will have access on Wadsworth Road from Dilleys Road to the roundabout work area but the work area itself will be closed to all traffic.

MORE INFORMATION: 

News Release and Detour Map

Route 83 north of North Ave in Antioch to close for 4 days mid-May

The CN (Canadian National) Railway will be fully closing IL Route 83 just North of North Avenue in Antioch, IL (approx. ¼ mile south of the Illinois/Wisconsin State Line) beginning at approximately 7:00AM, Tuesday, May 10, 2011 until approximately 5:00PM, Saturday, May 14, 2011 for the purpose of repairing the railroad crossing grade on IL 83 at this location. The posted detour for SB IL Route 83 traffic will be for SB IL Route 83 traffic to turn left (east) on Wisconsin County Highway C (Wilmot Rd.); east on County Highway C to right (south) on US Route 45 (Bristol Rd.); south on US Route 45 to right (west) on North Ave. (State Line Rd.); west on North Ave. back to SB IL Route 83.

The detour for NB IL Route 83 will be for NB IL Route 83 traffic to turn right (east) on North Ave. (State Line Rd.); east on North Ave. to left (North) on US Route 45 (Bristol Rd.); north on US Route 45 to left (west) on Wisconsin County Highway C (Wilmot Rd.); west on County Highway C back to NB IL Route 83.

Upcoming Road Construction, Spring 2011

IL Route 173, Antioch Township

March 2011-November 2011

Bridge rehabilitation at 2 locations on IL Route 173 at East Boat Channels and at West Boat Channels, both west of Route 59.

IL Route 173 over Des Plaines River, Wadsworth

April 2011-September 2011

Replacement of the precast, prestressed concrete deck beams on the structure carrying IL Rt 173 over the Des Plaines River at Wadsworth.

Harris Road, from Peterson Rd to IL Route 137 

April 4, 2011 **90 Day Project**

Completion of the extension of Midlothian Road to Illinois Route 137. When completed, Midlothian Road will connect into the current Harris Road near the Canadian National Railroad crossing and proceed north using existing right of way of Harris Road, which will be renamed Midlothian Road. The existing Harris Road will end in a cul-de-sac south of the Canadian National Railroad tracks.

Hawthorne Dr, Orchard Ln, Hook Dr & IL Route 83, Round Lake Beach 

April 2011

Construction of new sidewalk along the north right-of-way of Hawthorne Drive between Cedar Lake Road and Poplar Avenue, along the east right-of-way of Orchard Lane between Rollins Road and Hook Drive, and along the north right-of-way on Hook Drive between Orchard Lane and IL Rte. 83 along with miscellaneous spot repairs of existing sidewalk, handicap access and gap closures in the Village of Round Lake Beach scheduled.

Rollins Road between US 12 and Lotus Drive; IL 83 between US 45 and Westmoreland Dr in Fox Lake, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Beach and Vernon Hills

April 2011 - December 2011

Fiber optic interconnect to connect existing traffic signal controllers and to expand Lake County DOT fiber optic communication network.

Atkinson Road, between Washington Street and Brae Loch Road, Grayslake

May 2011 - September 2011

Project consists of resurfacing, pavement removal, pulverization, traffic signals, and other incidental items related to the resurfacing project.

Route 173 from Deep Lake Road to Hunt Club Road

Antioch Township and Newport Township

May 2011 - August 2011

Lake County property tax bills to be mailed soon

Lake County property owners will be receiving a bill in the mail by early May for 2010 property taxes, which are payable in 2011, in two installments. The first due date is June 6, and the second installment due date is September 6.

Property owners who do not receive a bill by May 10, or those looking for payment options, can obtain this information online at www.lakecountyil.gov/treasurer, or by calling the Treasurer's Office at (847) 377-2323.

It is extremely important for property owners to pay close attention to their total property tax exemptions listed on the bill, which could lower the current tax bill. For a complete list of exemptions, go to www.lakecountyil.gov/TREASURER/PROPERTYTAXRELIEF.

County residents receive a single tax bill for the full year's taxes, payable in two equal installments. Taxpayers will not receive a second bill when the second installment is due.

Per Illinois law, the County is required to add 1.5% penalty for taxes paid or post-marked after the due dates.

Understanding Your Property Taxes

In this video, Treasurer Bob Skidmore, Chief County Assessment Officer Marty Paulson, and County Clerk Willard Helander help break down the complex issue of property taxes and assessments, and answer common taxpayer questions.

Watch 30 minute video.

Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale

Saturday, May 21, 2011

9am to 3pm Rain or Shine

Lake County Central Permit Facility Parking Lot

500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville

(Near the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue/Route 21 and Winchester Road)

ONE DAY ONLY

Limited Quantities

Taxes included

Cash or check

Visa - Mastercard - Discover

See Flyer Here

LAKE COUNTY FIELDERS 2011 SEASON SCHEDULE 

On June 18th the Lake County Fielders will open their new stadium to the public with a 7:00 pm home-opener game against Na Koa Ikaika Maui. The Fielders is co-owned by Academy Award-wining actor Kevin Costner, and Field Manager Tim Johnson was an infielder with the Milwaukee Brewers from 1973-78 and managed MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in 1998. Tickets for the 2011 season are now on sale and can be purchased by calling (847) 731-8000 or logging on to: http://www.fieldersbaseball.com/

Champions4Children

May 14th Walk

LakeCounty Children's Advocacy Center

2nd annual 5K

Champions 4 Children Walk

Viking Park

4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL 60031

9:00 am Packet Pick-up

9:30 am Kick Off

The CAC is committed to providing a safe environment for child victims of abuse and approaching victims in a sensitive and respectful manner.

2 WAYS TO HELP:

* Register to walk

Ask friends and family to sponsor you

* Donate

Register for the Champions for Children Walk here.

 (To register to walk select "Join the group")

(To donate select "Make a donation")

Fun for the whole family * Face Painting* Balloons* Music * Light Lunch

Register by April 29th to receive Event T-shirt

For more information call 847-377-3155

Native Plant Sale

14th Annual Native Plant Sale

Prepare your wish list of native plants for your yard and visit our Annual Native Plant Sale on Mother's Day weekend.

May 7, 2011 from 9am - 3pm,

May 8, 2011from 10am - 3pm

At Independence Grove Forest Preserve Located just east of Milwaukee Ave. (Route 21) on Buckley Road (Route 137) in Libertyville.

More Information here.

Print Prescription Drug Card

County residents can take advantage of a prescription drug discount card program.  The free card that is accepted at most pharmacies offers savings off the retail price of commonly prescribed drugs.  This is intended for people without prescription coverage or on medicines not covered by your plan.  The card may also be used where accepted to fill prescriptions for pets.  To print a card, click here.

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