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Summer Fun in Lake County
|  Lake County Update: Let the ride take you...
Summer is finally here and there is so much to do in Lake County - from our 30,000 acres of forest preserves to exciting day trips, weekend getaways, and family-friendly adventures, you'll find it all in your own backyard. In this edition of Lake County Update, we take you to Six Flags Great America and get lots of summer fun info from Visit Lake County. Watch Now
Boating Lake County
From marinas and storage options to lakefront dining and a boating blog, BoatingLakeCounty.com is a useful website for all things boating in Lake County.
 Forest Preserve Events
Free Kids Nature Funfest Sunday, June 8, 2-5 pm, at the Greenbelt Cultural Center Away from video games and televisions, this free festival gets kids moving outdoors and learning about nature, the environment and healthy lifestyles.
Free Fishing DaysDuring free fishing days, June 6-9, fishing licenses are not required for fishing in Illinois waters. For information on area fishing, locations, detailed lake maps and more, see the Forest Preserve's Fishing Guide. Summer Concerts at Independence Grove
Enjoy relax-on-the-lawn summer concerts, Tuesdays at 7:30 pm, for eight weeks starting June 17-August 5. View the complete 2014 concert schedule.
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Farmers Markets
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 Shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, baked treats and goods while supporting local businesses at one of Lake County's Farmers Markets.
Farmers Market Finder
Farmers Market Page
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Health Department News
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Preventing Mosquito BreedingHot and humid weather bring with it Mosquito season, and the risk for West Nile Virus. Stay safe this summer and prevent mosquito breeding with these helpful tips. New Phone App for Swim BansGet notifications about swim bans in the area by downloading the free myBeachCast App. Avoid high bacteria conditions and swimming related illnesses this summer! More Info
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First Installment of Property Taxes Due June 5
|  The first installment of your property taxes is due on Thursday, June 5. Visit the Treasurer's Office website for payment options, billing history and more.
Property Tax FAQ Video
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Lake County PASSAGE Survey
|  With summer construction underway, you can turn to Lake County PASSAGE for up to date traffic information and to sign up for personalized traffic notifications based on the roads you travel. Please complete this survey to let us know how PASSAGE is working for you, and what we can do to make it even better! |
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 I consider it an honor to be able to serve the Waukegan, Gurnee, Beach Park and Zion communities as your District 2 Board Member.
I hope this newsletter provides you with an insight to Lake County news, local topics and a way for you to connect with neighbors and fellow residents.
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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Quick Links
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Board Meeting Agendas, Job Center, Lake County Jobs , Forest Preserve Jobs, Workforce Development, Veterans Assistance, County Clerk, County Assessor, Village of Beach Park, City of Zion, Village of Gurnee, City of Waukegan
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