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Lake County News--Linda Pedersen
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August 1, 2013
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Understanding Your Property Assessment
Lake County property owners have started receiving their property tax assessment in the mail. To help property owners understand and evaluate their assessment, Lake County has a number of tools and resources available. Read the Assessor's Office newsletter to learn more and to connect you with these resources.
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Lake County Files Lawsuit to Protect Voters' Right to Choose Who Administers Elections
Lawsuit Challenges Unconstitutionality of New Law and Seeks Injunction to Stop Creation of Elections Commission 
This week, Lake County State's Attorney Mike Nerheim filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the provision in House Bill 2418, now Public Act 98-0115, that removes the authority of the county clerk to administer elections and establishes an elections commission without a voter referendum - in Lake County only.
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Lake County Health Beat
Health Department Director talks about Health Care
Learn about Lake County Health Centers, Preventative Care Initiatives, the Affordable Care Act, and more. Watch.
Student Immunization Requirements
All sixth through 12th graders attending public schools in Illinois are required to have a Tdap booster shot. Proof of these vaccinations is required. Learn more about immunization shots and who needs them here
Kids 1st Health Fair 
Wednesday, August 7
Miguel Juarez Middle School in Waukegan
201 N Butrick St, Waukegan, IL 60085
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Reminder: Lake Michigan Water Project Public Hearing
Tuesday, August 13, 6 p.m.
Lehmann Mansion, 485 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa.
The public hearing is for the formation of a Special Service Area (SSA) to fund the project to bring Lake Michigan water to the water systems of Grandwood Park, Lindenhurst, Lake Villa and Fox Lake Hills. At the public hearing, the Lake County Board will consider the establishment of the SSA and hear public comment.
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Transportation News
Lake County Department of Transportation Celebrates 100 Years
 Recently, the LCDOT held a celebration to honor 100 years of transportation progress. Those in attendance had the opportunity to view antique equipment and see how transportation has changed in Lake County over the past 100 years.
New Website for IL21/137 Improvement Project
LCDOT recently worked with IDOT and the Village of Libertyville to create a website for IDOT's IL21/137 improvement project. For the latest about this important transportation improvement, including contact information and the current construction schedule, visit www.IL21and137.com
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Help keep county roadways litter-free with 'Adopt-A-Highway'
Open enrollment for the Lake County Division of Transportation's Adopt-a-Highway program will take
 place August 1 through August 31.
Since 1993, the program has grown to 232 groups removing litter from both sides of their adopted county highway. In addition to boosting teamwork, this program helps the environment, provides a valuable public service and promotes civic responsibility. Adopt-a-Highway volunteers saved taxpayers $305,000 last year in labor costs by picking up glass bottles, aluminum cans, plastic bags and other debris from the roadway. To learn more, visit the website or call 847.377.7400.
In April, Adopt-A-Highway celebrated its 20th anniversary. To learn more about this milestone, and the groups that were recognized for their 20-years of service, watch this video.
Fill out an application online and send to adoptahwy@lakecountyil.gov
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Business and Government Day 2013 - Grow Your Business with Government Contracts.
This free event is open to all businesses who are interested in learning how to sell their product or service to the federal, state and local government. Meet experts from government organizations and prime contractors, while developing a network of vital business contacts. More information
Thursday, August 8, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
College of Lake County
19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake
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Do you want to be on TV?
LCTV is looking for Lake County residents or businesses incorporating sustainable practices into their daily lives. How do you conserve water? Do you recycle? Have you started riding your bike to work? Let us know and we may feature you in an upcoming video!
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Check out the 2013 Summer Newsletter!
In this County Connection, find out about: key transportation projects underway, budget snapshot, strategic plan update, and how to connect with Lake County! Read now.
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Dead Dog Creek Restoration
Approximately one half mile of Dead Dog Creek in Winthrop Harbor has been stabilized and restored  after decades of bluff and stream erosion that dumped sediment into the creek degrading water quality. Dead Dog Creek flows eastward from Fossland Park to Spring Bluff Forest Preserve and Illinois Beach State Park, one of the most biologically diverse landscapes in Illinois, and enters Lake Michigan.
Restoring the stream and stabilizing the eroding bluffs will keep sediment and pollutants out of this high quality natural area and the near shore of Lake Michigan. Watch this video to learn more about this project.
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Forest Preserves News
 Small land purchase offers big benefits for trail users
 At their July meeting, the Lake County Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners purchased a 1-acre addition to Hastings Lake Forest Preserve in Lake Villa. The preserve is currently under construction with a pending opening in late fall 2013. Though small in size, the parcel of land provides the missing link needed to complete a 2-mile trail loop around the preserve's 80-acre lake offering big benefits for trail users. Construction of boardwalks and a few sections of new trail to connect the trail loop will begin in August. Check the Forest Preserve website (LCFPD.org) for information on the preserve's opening date.
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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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