Lake County Leaders Summit Focuses on Collaboration
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More than 100 government, business, and civic leaders came together for the first ever Lake County Leaders Summit. The group discussed opportunities to collaborate, including sharing services and joint bidding, and making investments in transportation, access to public transit, healthcare, and housing. There will be four regional leadership roundtables around the county in March to delve deeper into these issues and explore ways to collaborate and work effectively together. Watch video from summit.
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Extreme Winter Conditions |
This winter has brought with it extreme weather and temperatures that can be dangerous and lead to hazardous situations. Be prepared and stay safe this winter! Pack an emergency car kit that includes extra blankets, check in with elderly neighbors or anyone that lives alone to make sure that they're safe and follow Alert Lake County on Twitter for emergency alerts. See NOAA's Lake County Alerts
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County Update: Shared Services Initiative
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Lake County is giving significant focus to collaborating with other governments to operate more efficiently. Lake County is working with two groups that are exploring ways to jointly contract for services, cooperatively purchase goods, and share services such as building inspections. Watch this episode of County Update to learn more about how Lake County is focusing on enhancing communication, transparency and looking at issues with a regional perspective.
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Apply for the Summer Youth Employment Program in February
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The Lake County Board's Summer Youth Employment Program places youth in a paid, part-time work experience over the summer. Participants are matched with local work sites and gain valuable experience while earning a pay check. Applications are available online or at the Lake County Job Center in Waukegan and are due on Feb. 28. New public or non-profit work sites are also needed to host youth workers. Visit www.lakecountyjobcenter.com for more information.
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