Lake County News--Linda Pedersen
October 25, 2013
    
Leadership Lake County Initiative Targets Young Professionals
 
Lake County wants to know what it can do to attract young people to live and work here. Leadership Lake County--a brand new young professional initiative spearheaded by Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor and Lake County Board Member Nick Sauer--aims to retain and attract young professionals. The goal is to develop sophisticated leaders with a 21st vision that will serve and grow the Lake County community. Businesses and young professionals can learn more about the program on the Leadership Lake County Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/LeadershipLC) and can follow on Twitter @LeadLakeCounty.

    
County Update: Lake County Courthouse Expansion Project 
In this episode of County Update, learn about the new Lake County Courthouse Expansion Project which will enhance efficiency in the justice system, address a shortage of courtrooms, and provide "the same or better justice sooner." Work on the first phase of the project-a tunnel that will connect the existing courthouse and the new nine story courthouse tower-is scheduled to begin soon. Construction on the new courthouse will begin next year. Watch video to learn more. You can also visit www.lakecountycourthouseexpansion.com for more information.
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Young Professionals
Courthouse Expansion Project
Trick-Or-Treating Hours
Last Mobile SWALCO Event
Community Events
Forest Preserve: Halloween Happenings
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Trick-Or-Treating Hours 
Sunday, Oct.27
Wadsworth: 2 - 5 p.m.
 
Thursday, Oct. 31
Antioch: 4 - 7 p.m.
Fox Lake: 4-7 p.m.
Lake Villa: 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Be sure to double check the trick-or-treating hours for Halloween this year!  Check with your local village hall to confirm hours and see a list of trick-or-treating hours for Lake County here
    
Last SWALCO Mobile Household Chemical Waste Collection of the Season

Saturday, Nov. 2, 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 
Metra Train Station  
205 N. Archer Ave., Mundelein 
This will be the last HCW collection event for the year. The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County will be collecting aerosol products, paints, cleaners and more. View their flyer for more information and a full list of accepted products. SWALCO continues to offer Year-round HCW Public Drop-off Events to collect unwanted HCW items at their Gurnee facility, on certain days, by appointment only. See schedule and sign up here 
    
Community Events
Treat the Streets 
Treat the Streets
Saturday, Oct. 26, 12 - 3 p.m. (New Hours)
This annual trick-or-treating event in downtown Antioch gives kids the opportunity to dress up, play games, collect candy and enjoy an entertaining show. Please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 847.395.2160 More

Wadsworth Fall Music Festival 
Saturday, Oct. 26, 6-10 p.m.
Wadsworth Park14155 West Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth 
A Fall music festival celebrating autumn's colors!  Featuring, Vern and the Originals, and Jerry & Nora Memphis Review.  Food from the The Savanna House will be available for purchase.  Kids are encouraged to wear their Halloween Costumes!  Prizes will be awarded for the most original, scariest and just the coolest costumes!

Tickets on Sale Now for Holiday Chocolate and Champagne Walk on Nov. 9 
Enjoy chocolate delicacies while you sip champagne at participating businesses throughout Downtown Antioch. The walk includes strolling musicians and carolers, tastings at each location, a keepsake glass, in-store surprises and drawings, a certificate for a bottle of champagne, plus win one of four $250 Shopping Sprees. Register

    
Halloween Happenings in Lake County Forest Preserves
Trick-or-treat along the fun interactive trails of the Greenbelt Forest Preserve. There will be a costume contest with prizes at 3:30 sharp, along with mask making, games, refreshments, and more.  Join the Lake County Forest Preserves for a fun filled and safe Halloween!

Trick or Treat Trails
Sunday, Oct. 27, 2-7 p.m.
Greenbelt Cultural Center
1215 Green Bay Rd., North Chicago
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Linda Pedersen, District 1 Representative

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at  847.445.5504 (cell) or email me at lpedersen@lakecountyil.gov.
 
Sincerely, 
Linda Pedersen
Lake County Board
District 1 Representative