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Recycling Event Saturday November 1 in Waukegan
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Waukegan's Annual Community Recycling event will take place this Saturday, November 1 from 9am - 1pm at Belvidere Park at 412 S. Lewis Ave.
Items for collection and free disposal include most household electronics such as televisions, monitors and computer equipment, as well as for clothing, textiles, shoes, and unused bicycles.
The event will also feature secure, on-site document destruction for up to four copy paper size boxes per vehicle. For more information on this event, please call 847-360-4725. Click here for more information
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Household Chemical Waste Event is in Mundelein on Saturday
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 Bring hard to recycle items including pesticides, fluorescent light bulbs, aerosol products and more to this mobile event. Unwanted prescriptions and over-the-counter medications will also be accepted.
Metra Train Station, 205 N. Archer Ave., Mundelein
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Election Day is Tuesday November 4
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If you would like to see what is on your ballot or where you vote for the November 4th election click here. You will need to provide your name, house number, zip code and date of birth to view your ballot.
The sample ballot may be printed.
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Daylight Savings Time
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This weekend we all get an extra hour of sleep as we turn the clocks back one hour to mark the end of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday at 2 am. This is also a good time to remember to change your smoke alarm batteries.
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College of Lake County Dental Hygiene Clinic
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Did you know CLC has a Dental Hygiene Clinic? Students are supervised by a licensed dental professional. Receive these Dental Hygiene Services for as low as $15:
- Teeth cleanings
- X-rays
- Fluoride application
- Pit and fissure sealants
- Examination for other dental needs
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Medicare Open Enrollment
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The Illinois Department of Aging is offering free counseling for Medicare Open Enrollment until December 7, 2014.
SHIP is a year round program, not affiliated with any insurance company, and counselors do not sell or solicit any type of insurance. Counselors educate and answer questions about Medicare A, B, D and Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement policies, Extra Help for Part D, long term care insurance, and employer/retiree health plans.
SHIP counselors can explain the drug, health, and supplemental plans that are available to help seniors and people with disabilities make the best choices. To contact SHIP call (800) 252-8966.
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Homeowners 65 are eligible for Senior Homestead Exemption
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I have heard from several people that they didn't know they were eligible for an exemption on their property taxes when turning 65.
Apply for the exemption at the Township Assessor's office. You will need to bring a copy of the deed to the property and proof of age when you apply. If the property is held in trust, you will also need a copy of the trust agreement indicating the beneficiary and signature page. If you don't know where your deed is, call Mary Ellen Vanderventer Recorder of Deeds Office at 847 377-2575.
This exemption lowers the equalized assessed value of your property by $5,000.00, and may be claimed in addition to the General Homestead Exemption. To receive this exemption, you must:
- Have lived on the property on or before January 1st of the tax year.
- Have reached age 65 during the tax year.
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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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