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Lake County News--Linda Pedersen
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February 7, 2013
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 Provide Input at Community Forums
and Help Shape Lake County's Future
Share your thoughts on ... TRANSPORTATION ... ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ... SUSTAINABILITY ... PUBLIC SAFETY.
The Lake County Board wantsto know what's important to you so our strategic plan represents the community's priorities. Lake County is holding five community forums to engage in meaningful dialogue with residents and stakeholders. You can help shape important policy and budget decisions, and influence where the County will focus its resources. The Lake County Board will thoughtfully consider this input as it develops its long-term strategic plan.You have a voice in this process!
6-7 p.m. Open House
Visit informational displays, ask questions, and learn about County services and programs.
7 p.m. Community Forum
Share your input and participate in interactive exercises.
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LOCATION
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ADDRESS
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Wednesday, Feb. 27
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Lake County Central Permit Facility
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500 W Winchester Rd., Libertyville
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Tuesday, March 5
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Antioch Township Multi-Purpose Building
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1625 Deep Lake Rd, Lake Villa
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Wednesday, March 6
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Trinity International University - Melton Hall (Waybright Center)
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2065 Half Day Rd, Deerfield
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Tuesday, March 12
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Lake County Health Department
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3010 Grand Ave., Waukegan
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Wednesday, March 13
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Lakewood Forest Preserve
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27277 N. Forest Preserve Rd Wauconda
(IL Route 176 & N. Fairfield Rd)
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Watch this short video or visit www.lakecountyil.gov/communityforums for more information.
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Budget in Brief Helps Explain County Finances
Learn how the County is making smart long-term financial decisions and balancing the budget every year.
The Budget in Brief makes the budget easier to understand, including a message from the Lake County Board chairman, budget overview, transportation update, information on the court expansion project, and more.
Read now.
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New Board Chairman Discusses Priorities
 In this edition of County Update, newly elected Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor (District 18) highlights his priorities as chairman, and the priorities of the Lake County Board. Some of those key issues include transportation, fiscal responsibility and transparency.
Watch now.
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Lake County Division of Transportation Celebrates 100 Years
 This year, the Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) will celebrate 100 years of service to Lake County. A transportation system that started out as dirt roads is now an impressive network of safe and efficient roadways, intersections, roundabouts and bike paths.
Throughout the year, LCDOT will be celebrating this milestone with pictures, videos, stories and special events. Make sure to check the website for updates, and follow us on Twitter and Facebook with "#lcdot100". If you have special memories of the evolution of the Lake County road network, or historic pictures that you'd like to share, send us an email at lcdot100@lakecountyil.gov.
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Summer Youth Employment Program 2013
 It is time, once again, for the Lake County Summer Youth Employment Program. This popular program, funded by the Lake County Board, will provide meaningful work experiences for approximately 150 youth this summer. Learn more about the program in this three-minute video.
For program requirements and information on how to apply, please visit the website. Applications will be accepted during the month of February.
If you are interested in participating in this program as a work site, learn more by watching this video and reviewing these Frequently Asked Questions.
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Program Provides Affordable Housing for Lake County Families
and Stabilizes Neighborhoods
 Lake County is working to stabilize neighborhoods by rehabilitating foreclosed homes and selling or renting those homes to Lake County individuals and families at affordable prices. The County received about $6 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the newly created
To date, the Lake County NSP has:
* Rehabbed and sold more than 30 single-family homes to low to moderate income homebuyers
* Rehabbed 18 rental units
* Begun rehabilitation on an additional 10 single-family homes
* Reinvested all sales proceeds back into the program to produce more affordable homes
These NSP target areas are located in the Village of Mundelein, the City of North Chicago, the Village of Round Lake Beach, the City of Waukegan and the City of Zion.
Watch this video about the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, or read more about the program.
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Free College Financial Aid Sessions Across Lake County
College applicants and their parents can get bilingual assistance to complete and submit their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at sessions across Lake County this winter. All sessions are scheduled in computer labs that enable the students to submit the application electronically upon completion. The FAFSA must be completed by all students who wish to access federal and state financial aid. Many colleges and universities also require it in order to receive institutional aid. All college-bound high school seniors and their parents, prospective adult students and current college students are invited to attend one of the free sessions. For dates and registration, visit the University Center of Lake County website.
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Waste Management E-cycling Drop Off
Antioch's Waste Management Facility E-cycle drop off is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There is no charge for this service, and accepted items include televisions, monitors, printers, computers (including tablet computers), electronic keyboards, facsimile machines, videocassette recorders, portable digital music players, digital video disc players, video game consoles, small scale servers, scanners, electronic mice, digital converter boxes, cable receivers, satellite receivers and digital video disc recorders. For more information, contact Waste Management at 800.796.9696.
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Forest Preserves News Ecologists find a rare aquatic species in southern Lake County  During stream monitoring this past summer, Nick Huber and other ecologists of the Lake County Forest Preserves discovered several dozen Mississippi grass shrimp, Palaimonetes kadikensis,
in a forest preserve along the Des Plaines River in southern Lake County. Due to the fact that you can see right through them, this species is also commonly referred to as glass shrimp.
The shrimp were officially identified and documented in late January. This is the first documentation of the species in Lake County, Illinois. This is a rare find for northeastern Illinois. The only other known locations are in the Kankakee River and Otter Creek in Kane County. This find is also very encouraging, as Mississippi grass shrimp are indicative of cleaner water systems. Their presence holds promise for the improvement of aquatic habitats within and surrounding the Des Plaines River.
For more details on this exciting find or information about current habitat restoration projects, follow the Lake County Forest Preserves on Facebook or visit the Lake County Forest Preserves website.
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Linda Pedersen, District 1 Representative
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Sincerely,
Linda Pedersen
Lake County Board, District 1 Representative
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