Stay Healthy Lake County |
February is American Heart Month Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women, but the good news is that it's preventable. Whether it is putting down the salt shaker or parking farther away from your office door, making and sustaining one small change a week can help you be on your way to a healthier heart. Don't get discouraged! Here are some heart health tips!
February's Episode of Healthy Lake County 'Cigarette Butts' are the most littered item in America and it's now illegal to dispose of them by throwing them out the window or on a sidewalk. Watch this program to learn about the benefits of this new law. Also see segments on youth substance abuse, and private water well testing discounts available March 3 - 13. |
R.U.O.K.? |
Are you or a loved one homebound or live alone? Consider signing up for the R.U.O.K ("Are you O.K.") program for daily phone call checkup, to help ensure the safety of those who sign up. For more information about the Lake County Sheriff and other Community Services they provide view their webpage. Call 847.377.4000 for more information.
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Citizens Police Academy |
The Lake County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the semi-annual Citizens Police Academy. The course is free to Lake County residents, and is offered to provide insight into the Sheriff's Office and the judicial process. The academy is scheduled for Thursday evenings (6:30 - 9:30) April 3 - June 5. More information on the Lake County Sheriff's Facebook Page
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Forest Preserves |
Summer Camps are Filling Up! Register Now! Enjoy adventures in nature, art, fishing, history, and much more. Registration for summer camps is open and classes are filling up! More info
Snow Brings Winter Fun Before heading out to a Lake County Forest Preserve location for a winter hike or a twirl on the ice, call our 24-hour winter sports hotline at 847.968.3235. A recorded message conveys current trail and ice conditions for sledding, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, ice Skating and ice fishing. Learn more |