 Linda Pedersen
Lake County Board, District 1 |
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Linda Pedersen, District 1 Representative
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 If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at (847)445-5504 (cell) or email me at lpedersen@lakecountyil.gov. If you know others that would like the updates, please forward this on.
Sincerely,
Linda Pedersen
Lake County Board
District 1 Representative
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Lake County Transportation News
Lake County's Transportation Market Analysis
Tuesday, February 21 - Friday, March 16
 Lake County is conducting a comprehensive study to better understand the daily travel of people in the county so we can consider enhancements to our public transportation system. Specifically, we want to know where Lake County residents are going and when they are traveling. We also want to know how often Lake County residents use public transportation and whether or not public transportation options are available. This survey will give us data to evaluate public transportation options and consider reconfiguring the existing Pace Suburban Bus routes, creating new routes, or adding new public transportation services.
Please take a few minutes to answer some questions about your typical daily travel: SURVEY
If you have any questions, please contact Valbona Kokoshi of Lake County Division of Transportation at 847.377.7538 or send an email to vkokoshi@lakecountyil.gov.
Lake County PASSAGE Makes Your Drive Easier!
How much time do you waste in traffic? Let Lake County PASSAGE help you make decisions that make your drive easier. What is Lake County PASSAGE? Watch this short video (One minute, 20 seconds) to find out how this tool can help you anticipate, plan, and avoid gridlock.
Connect with LCDOT
Follow @LCDOT on Twitter or become a fan at facebook.com/lcdot, for announcements, information on road projects, and more!
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March 20 Election News and Resources
Spanish Election Materials Required by Voting Rights Act
Lake County is now required to provide complete bilingual election administration in the Spanish language for 2012 and future elections. This requirement is a result of 5% or more of the voting age population in the Latino community listing on the U.S. Census survey that they have a limited English proficiency. The Voting Rights Act as administered by the U.S. Department of Justice establishes the Latino community as a protected group entitled to bilingual election administration. The Lake County Clerk's office is working diligently to comply with the bilingual requirements and to ensure Lake County taxpayers and voters are not at risk for any facet of non-compliance.
Voting By Mail Continues Until March 15
Any Lake County registered voter may vote by mail. Illinois law requires each person voting by mail to complete an official application for ballot before every election. Once the signed application is received, a ballot can be mailed to the voter.
Complete and print your personalized application for ballot at LakeVoterPower.info after confirming your registration by selecting Application to Vote by Mail. Print, sign, and date the online application before mailing to the Lake County Clerk. To have your application mailed, send an email to VotingByMail@lakecountyil.gov or call 847.377.2406. Those choosing to vote by mail can use the "Track My Ballot" option under Voter Power to confirm their voted ballot has been received by the Clerk's office. Voted ballots must be returned to the Clerk's office with a postmark no later than March 19, the day before Election Day.
Find "What's on my Ballot"
Visit LakeVoterPower.info for resources including your voter registration status, candidates, current elected officials, sample ballot, and voting site locations and directions. To view your customized Voter Power page, first enter your first and last name, house number, zip code and date of birth to confirm you are registered at your current address. Data is transmitted via a secured (SSL) page and is not stored or collected on the site. Select Democratic or Republican to view your sample ballot under the What's on my Ballot link. You can print the sample ballot and may use it as a personalized voter guide that you take to the polls.
Early Voting Available February 27 - March 15
Every registered voter has the convenient in-person early voting option. State law requires early voters to provide a current, government-issued photo ID. All early voting sites are open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting Monday, February 27 until Thursday, March 15. Visit LakeVoterPower.info to see a picture of your voting site and get driving directions.
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Jobapalooza Expo: Career Fair for Young Adults, March 8
 Save the date!
The Jobapalooza Expo will highlight opportunities for employment, training and more for young adults, ages 15-21. The event will take place on March 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the College of Lake County Gymnasium, 19351 W. Washington St. in Grayslake. For more information on Jobapalooza, click here.
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Health Department Offers Reduced Water Testing Rates March 12-22
Groundwater is a valuable resource and 90,000 Lake County residents rely on groundwater for private wells. The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is offering reduced water testing rates to residents with wells to ensure their well water is safe.
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Join the Antioch CERT Team
 The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program helps train people to be better prepared to respond to emergency situations in their communities. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community.
This training covers basic skills that are important to know in a disaster when emergency services are not available. With training and practice and by working as a team, you will be able to do the greatest good for the greatest number of victims after a disaster, while protecting yourself from becoming a victim.
Classes will be taught by trained emergency personnel, including firefighters and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel. The program consists of 20 hours of training and emphasizes hands-on practice.
For more information about the course and to join the Village of Antioch CERT team, visit AntiochEMA.org.
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Green Living
Household Chemical Waste Collection Event
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) is hosting a public drop-off for household chemical waste (HCW) on Monday, Feb. 27 at their facility in Gurnee. To learn more about the HCW program or to schedule an appointment, visit the SWALCO website.
SWALCO is located at 1311 N. Estes Street, Gurnee.
How Do You Go Green?
Did you make a new year's resolution to live greener this year? If you did, now is a good time to see if you're on the right track! Watch some of LCTV's videos on how to go green to find out how residents around the county are incorporating green practices into their daily lives. If you have suggestions for how to go green and would like to be featured on LCTV, contact us at communications@lakecountyil.gov.
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