In the next few weeks, Lake County property owners will be 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. 

Health Department Director talks about Health Care

Learn about Lake County Health Centers, Preventative Care Initiatives, theAffordable Care Act, and more. Watch.

Student Immunization Requirements and Waukegan School District 60 
Waukegan is reminding parents of required immunizations, in order for students to attend school. Parents with questions regarding their child's exams or records may contact their child's school nurse, or District 60 Health Services Supervisor Peggi Braden, at 847-360-5418.  View full press release here to learn more about immunizations or documents needed this year!  

All sixth through 12th graders attending public schools in Illinois are required to have the Tdap booster shot and proof of their vaccination.  Learn more about immunization shots and who needs them here

Kids 1st Health Fair
Wednesday, August 7, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Miguel Juarez Middle School
201 N. Butrick St, Waukegan, 60085
Physical and dental exams, immunizations and information about community resources for qualifying families will be available. Click here for event details and learn more by watching this video from last year's event.  

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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LCDOT 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. 

Click here to watch highlights  

New Website for  IL21/137 Improvement Project

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 

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.

Romanesco cauliflower is a thing of beauty. It's the kind of vegetable that deserves a second take. Its bright chartreuse color and abstract shape is reminiscent of something you may see under the ocean. While its unusual shape may deter you it can be prepared just like regular cauliflower, so give it a try.

Romanesco cauliflower is considered a form of traditional cauliflower, with the difference being its fractal shape. This means that each bud of the flower is composed of smaller buds which form a logarithmic spiral. These fractals are what gives the cauliflower its strange yet beautiful appearance. 

Also known as Roman cauliflower, it's rich in vitamins C and K, fiber and carotenoids.  Because it may be new to your dinner table, we're offering up a recipe where the cauliflower is the main attraction. Mixed with roasted tomatoes, this simple dish will add a splash of color to your dinner table and a whole lot of nutrition. Happy eating!

Roasted Romanesco Cauliflower & Tomatoes
Ingredients
* One head of romanesco cauliflower, core removed and cauliflower broken up into florets
* 3 organic heirloom tomatoes (sliced)
* 2-4 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp flaky sea salt
* 1/2 tsp chili powder
* Freshly ground black pepper
* 1/2 lemon
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. On a baking sheet, toss the cauliflower florets, oil, salt and chili powder together. Add several grinds of black pepper. Line up the tomatoes and paint both sides with oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper and chili powder.
Roast in the oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the cauliflower is softened and is brown in places.
Remove from oven and squeeze the lemon over the cauliflower. Serve immediately. 

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Recipe and photo from Lethally Delicious