The Lake County Health Department/ Community Health Center is offering flu and pneumonia vaccinations to the general public. The vaccine is available by appointment only at the Health Department's Immunizations Annex at 2303 Dodge Avenue in Waukegan.

The most important step in protecting against the flu is getting an annual flu vaccine. Take everyday preventive steps, such as staying away from sick people and washing your hands to reduce the spread of germs. If you are sick with flu, stay home from work or school to prevent spreading influenza to others.

Lake County is committed to open government and transparency. To learn more about the budget and other important financial information, contracts, open meetings and more, visit the Transparency/OpenGov website. Through this portal you can connect quickly and easily to the Lake County Board agenda, 

as well as meeting minutes and a schedule of public meetings.

There is also a link on the right-hand side of this newsletter,

under Quick Links.

The Board meets at 9 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.

Residents who are new to Lake County, moved to a new address in Lake County, turned 18 on or before Election Day, or have changed one's name need to register to vote with local deputy registrars by Tuesday, October 9. New registrants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years old on or before the election, residents of the precinct for 30 days immediately prior to Election Day, and must provide two forms of valid identification.  

Registration is available at the County Clerk's office and at most municipal, township and library facilities. To find the nearest registration location, view Official Places of Voter Registration or call the County Clerk's Voter Registration Department at 847.377.2410.

The Lake County Division of Transportation would like to hear from motorists about your use of Lake County PASSAGE. PASSAGE provides real-time traffic information about local roads so you can anticipate, plan and avoid gridlock. With this information you can make better travel decisions and save time. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey on the PASSAGE website (right-hand side). With your feedback, we can continue to improve this valuable traffic management system and ensure that we are providing you with the best services and tools.

Take the PASSAGE survey or watch this video to learn more about PASSAGE. 

If you have any comments or concerns, please contact me at: dhewitt@lakecountyil.gov or 847-244-2742.

Thank you,

Diane Hewitt

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Recycle First, Trash Last

With more and more things rightfully belonging in your recycling cart, you may have to come up with creative uses for your trashcan. See for yourself: recycle first and trash last what's left. Start by learning what's on the ever-expanding list of what's recyclable here in Lake County.

Did you know it can take centuries for rain to replenish a groundwater aquifer? In the past, we've offered tips from the Northwest Water Planning Alliance on saving water by fixing household leaks and irrigating your lawn responsibly. You also can help conserve our groundwater supply by using bathroom fixtures, including shower heads and toilets, with a WaterSense label. For more information, visit the EPA's WaterSense website.

Groundwater is not an endless supply. Help use our resource efficiently. View the NWPA flyer.