The Annual Henry Levy Fine Arts Achievement Award is given out to high-achieving fine arts students in elementary school, middle school and high school.  The Waukegan Community Unit School District # 60 recently this year's winners who were recognized with certificates and a monetary prize sponsored by the Waukegan Arts Council.  For winners and more information, read the full press release. 

The Waukegan Police Department has received five (5) bullet and stab protective vests thanks to the efforts of Vested Interest in K9s, Inc, a Massachusetts based non-profit organization and a Massachusetts family. A donation made to the charity of $8000 by the MacLeod Family, in memory of their brother, "Bob Wanner" who was an Illinois resident, made the gift of the vest possible for eight K9's in IL. Recipients are El Paso, Marshall County Sheriff, Lansing and five K9s in Waukegan.  Visit their Facebook Page for more information. 

Lyme Disease Prevention
Watch this video and learn how to protect yourself from ticks and their harmful bites. Also watch segments on Mental Health Month, the Crisis Care Program, and Lake County Beach Advisories.   

Medicaid Enrollment Open Year Round
Enroll Lake County! navigators can help individuals and families apply for Medicaid throughout the year. For more information or to make an appointment to enroll, call 847.477.3999.  

Free Hepatitis Health Fair
Program staff will provide information and education about hepatitis B and C prevention, care and treatment. Free blood pressure screenings will be offered. Participants can also receive general information related to overall health and well-being. Details
YWCA Lake County and Glen Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 18 N. County St., Waukegan
Monday, May 19, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

• Wander through civilian and military camps and shop Civil War-era vendors.
• Meet the Lincolns, Harriet Tubman, Civil War generals and more. 
• Experience a soldier's life, see military drills and view medical demonstrations. 
• Visit an 1860s agricultural fair, listen to Civil War music and attend a period magic show. 
• Enjoy kids' games and crafts and complete a scavenger hunt. 
•  Watch large-scale narrated battles both Saturday and Sunday featuring artillery, infantry and cavalry units.

Forest Preserves App for Smartphones   

Download the Lake County Forest Preserve App onto your smart phone and see a calendar of events, news updates, and find a preserve near you using a convenient GPS mapping tool.  Connect with other friends of the preserves by checking in and sharing content via Facebook or Twitter. Available free in the Android Market or Apple App Store - search for "Lake County Forest Preserves."