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Tax Assessment Help Centers The Chief County Assessment Office (CCAO) will hold 16 TAX ASSESSMENT HELP CENTERS this fall to help residents understand their property assessment. Residents will work one on one with a member of the CCAO staff to evaluate their property tax assessment and learn how to use valuable web applications on the county website. |
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Connect with Lake County - Check out Our Summer Newsletter
 This e-newsletter is just one way Lake County provides information for residents. Check out our Summer edition of County Connection, where we focus on ways to connect with Lake County, provide a budget snapshot, a transportation update, and more. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Workforce Development Week and Upcoming Job Events
Job Center Events in August
From workshops and networking events, to childcare options and career services for Veterans, mature workers and ex-offenders, the Job Center of Lake County has a full lineup of August events to help you find your next job.
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Blarney Island Elevation Project Tour
Thursday, August 21, 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Flooding has taken a toll on this popular destination spot, causing a negative structural and financial impact. Hear from owner, Rob Hardman about the elevation project and tour Blarney. RSVP at dhertel@lakecountyil.gov or call 847.377.7707. Park at Port of Blarney
27843 W Grass Lake Road, Antioch, IL 60002 |
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Mental Health Summit for Veterans and Their Families Aug. 19
Veterans, military members and their families are invited to the Lovell Federal Health Care Center's annual Mental Health Summit from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at Bourke Hall, Building 4, 3001 Green Bay Road. Specific topics that will be discussed include identifying and seeking solutions to gaps in care, as well as looking for ways to enhance communication between Lovell and community based mental health providers. Other discussions will focus on enriching an understanding of military culture, promoting community inclusion for everyone seeking mental health services, and addressing the needs of patients' family members. Learn more.
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County-wide Collaborative Coalition Pursues Solutions to Opioid Problem
 Public safety officials, first responders, the health department and hospitals across Lake County are working to address the rising problem of use and abuse of opioids, including heroin and prescription pain medications. Through the Lake County Opioid initiative, first responders recently completed training on the use of Naloxone - a drug that is used to reverse an opioid overdose and save lives. Learn more and watch this video from a public meeting about this issue held earlier this year.
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Healthy Lake County
Tobacco Free Lake County, New Animal Care and Control Facility & National Health Center Week
Are you trying to quit smoking? There are a lot of things you can do to increase your chances of success. Watch this video about the health department's free one-on-one counseling with a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist. Also see segments on the new Animal Care and Control facility in Libertyville, and National Health Center Week.
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Board Approves New Radio System for Public Safety First Responders
 The County Board recently approved use of a new statewide radio communications system (known as STARCOM), in partnership with the Lake County Emergency Telephone Systems Board (911 ETSB), which will allow public safety personnel to communicate more effectively on a local, regional and statewide level using a common system - what's referred to as "interoperability." More
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Homeowner Deed Scam
The Lake County Recorder of Deeds office has received calls from concerned residents reporting an ongoing scam involving fake companies soliciting homeowners to purchase a certified copy of the deed to their home for $90. For your protection, all requests for copies of deeds should be handled directly through the Lake County Recorder's office. For questions, or to report a scam, call the Lake County Recorder of Deeds office at 847.377.2575.
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Forest Preserve Events  Family Fun Friday Friday, August 15, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Enjoy a fun family Friday with an obstacle course theme at Independence Grove beach with games, contests and prizes. Everybody can participate in the fun. Prizes awarded in age categories for 15 and under. More Independence Grove, 16400 Buckley Rd., Libertyville
 Fred Fest Fred Fest is an all-day music festival featuring six Barrington-area bands, food and beverages for purchase, and fun for the whole family. Tickets are $20 in advance or at the gate. Lawn seating is available so bring a chair or blanket. More Sunday, August 17, 11 a.m. - Dusk
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Movies in the Park: Despicable Me 2
Friday, August 15, 9 p.m.
Bring a blanket and some snacks for a free movie in the park. Popcorn and drinks will be available for purchase and movies start at dusk, around 9 p.m.
William E. Brook Entertainment Center (the bandshell located at 900 Skidmore Drive).
17th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta
August 17, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.., Lakefront Park
The race is held at noon. The registration and boat building kit cost is $30.00 and kits are available at Village Hall Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Choose to build on-site, or off-site. Categories are by age. There will be food and beverages for sale at this event, and the race is full of family fun! Call the Parks Department with questions at 847-587-3944 and see details.
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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.
Sincerely,
Linda Pedersen
Lake County Board, District 1 Representative
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