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County Update - Property Tax Assessments
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In this episode of Lake
County Update, Chief County Assessment Officer Marty Paulson talks about the complex subject of property tax assessments.
Get answers to your questions about property tax assessments, including how assessments impact your property tax bill, the appeal process, and how to access helpful resources. Watch now.
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22nd Annual Civil War Days 
July 13 - 14
Lake County Discovery Museum
Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda
Entrance at Route 176, West of Fairfield Road
The Lake County Discovery Museum is proud to present the 22nd annual Civil War Days encampment in 2013. The event features infantry, cavalry and artillery reenactors, as well as musicians, sutlers, medical personnel and civilians. Ongoing drills, kids' activities, and Civil War era shopping are available both days.
For information on this event and other events throughout July, visit their calendar of events.
Fourth of July Event Listings
Communities all across Lake County will celebrate Independence Day with parades,  festivals,fireworks, concerts, and more.VisitLakeCounty.org has a complete listing of holiday celebrations throughout Lake County.
Whether you're looking for something close or something new, find the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day on theircalendar of events.
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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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Wadsworth Rd at Green Bay Rd Reconstruction and Widening Project
Construction is scheduled to begin the week of July 8th (weather dependent). Changeable Message Signs have been placed to alert traffic of construction. Be aware of construction zones and delayed travel times.
Keep informed about county wide construction projects and updates with Lake County PASSAGE.
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Protect Yourself and Your Family from Lyme Disease
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The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is cautioning residents to be particularly aware of ticks this summer as Lyme disease cases are becoming more prevalent in Lake County. Ten years ago in 2003, six cases were reported, while in 2012, 17 cases were reported. Between 2003 and 2012, 100 cases of the illness were confirmed in the area.
Thus far this year, six cases have been reported. While most cases in the past were diagnosed in people with a history of travel outside of Lake County, most cases this year have been attributed to tick exposure in Lake County.
Read Full Press Release to learn more about symptoms and prevention
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Exploring Lake County Farmers Markets
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Fruit salad, corn on the cob and potato salad are some summer favorites, and this Fourth of July we can support our neighbors and help strengthen our local economies by buying local produce. Purchasing food grown, processed, and distributed locally helps to employ people in our community, generate income and keep dollars circulating within our county.
On a recent trip to my local farmers market, I purchased some fresh grown produce that is in season, including some strawberries and rhubarb. At first, I had no idea what to do with rhubarb but then I decided to make a strawberry rhubarb pie and it was fantastic. It's been fun to decide what to prepare for dinner based on what is in season and what is available at the local farm stand.
A lot of these foods and cooking ideas are new to me and I can't tell you how much I'm learning about all of the different things I can make with local foods from local farms.
Join me as I explore Lake County farmers markets! I look forward to sharing my experiences and favorite recipes with you. Find your local farmers market here
Even though this was my first strawberry rhubarb pie, it was absolutely delicious! Enjoy!
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie:
2 cups sliced rhubarb
2 cups halved strawberries
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup Minute Tapioca
1 pkg. (14.1 oz.) Ready-to-use refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
1 Tbsp. Butter or margarine
- HEAT oven to 425°F.
- COMBINE first 4 ingredients. Let stand 15 min.
- LINE 9-inch pie plate with 1 crust as directed on package for two-crust pie; fill with fruit mixture. Dot with butter.
- Cover with remaining crust; seal and flute edge. Cut several slits in top crust to permit steam to escape.
- BAKE 45 min. or until juices form bubbles that burst slowly. Cool.
- Cut second pie crust into 10 (1/2-inch-wide) strips with pastry wheel or knife. Place 5 of the strips over filling. Weave lattice crust with remaining strips by folding back alternate strips as each cross-strip is added. Fold trimmed edge of lower crust over ends of strips. Seal and flute edge.
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