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Visit the "Who's Hiring" page from the Job Center of Lake County to get the latest job postings in our area!
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Health Department Offers Annual Flu Vaccine
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The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is offering flu and pneumonia vaccinations to the general public. The vaccine is available by appointment only at the Health Department's Immunizations Annex at 2303 Dodge Avenue in Waukegan.
The most important step in protecting against the flu is getting an annual flu vaccine. Take everyday preventive steps, such as staying away from sick people and washing your hands to reduce the spread of germs. If you are sick with flu, stay home from work or school to prevent spreading influenza to others.
For more information, visit the Lake County Health Department website or call 847.377.8470.
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Register to Vote by October 9
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Residents who are new to Lake County, moved to a new address in Lake County, turned 18 on or before Election Day, or have changed one's name need to register to vote with local deputy registrars by Tuesday, October 9. New registrants must be U.S. citizens, 18 years old on or before the election, residents of the precinct for 30 days immediately prior to Election Day, and must provide two forms of valid identification.
Registration is available at the County Clerk's office and at most municipal, township and library facilities. To find the nearest registration location, view Official Places of Voter Registration or call the County Clerk's Voter Registration Department at 847.377.2410.
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SWALCO Launches Recycling Campaign
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Recycle First, Trash Last
With more and more things rightfully belonging in your recycling cart, you may have to come up with creative uses for your trashcan. See for yourself: recycle first and trash last what's left. Start by learning what's on the ever-expanding list of what's recyclable here in Lake County.
Read more about the new SWALCO campaign at RecycleFirstTrashlast.org.
Watch a video about the Recycle First, Trash Last kickoff event.
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Find Lake County Board Agendas Online
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Lake County is committed to open government and transparency. To learn more about the budget and other important financial information, contracts, open meetings and more, visit the Transparency/OpenGov website.
Through this portal you can connect quickly and easily to the Lake County Board agenda, as well as meeting minutes and a schedule of public meetings.
The Board meets at 9 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.
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Board of Health to Hold Public Hearings
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On Monday, October 1, the Lake County Board of Health will hold a public hearing at 2 p.m. at the Lake County Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville, for the purpose of receiving public comments on revisions to Board of Health Article X (Animal Care and Control Program), Article XIII (Fee Schedule), and Article XVII (Animal Care and Control Fees) and a proposed Swimming Facilities Ordinance.
Read the notice of the public hearing.
Read the proposed revisions to Board of Health Article X (Animal Care and Control program).
Read the proposed revisions to Board of Health Article XIII (Fee Schedule).
Read the proposed revisions to Board of Health Article XVII (Animal Care and Control Fees).
Read the proposed Swimming Facilities Ordinance.
The proposed ordinance and revisions are also available at the Animal Care and Control Office, 29278 N. Route 83, Mundelein, or at the Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Rd., Libertyville.
All written comments received by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 28, will be read into the public hearing record.
Mail to:
Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center
Attention: Mark Pfister, Director - Population Health Services
3010 Grand Avenue 2nd Floor, Waukegan, IL 60085
Fax To: Mark Pfister @ 847-984-5627
E-mail To: [email protected]
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Green Living: Help Conserve Our Groundwater
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Did you know it can take centuries for rain to replenish a groundwater aquifer? In the past, we've offered tips from the Northwest Water Planning Alliance on saving water by fixing household leaks and irrigating your lawn responsibly. You also can help conserve our groundwater supply by using bathroom fixtures, including shower heads and toilets, with a WaterSense label. For more information, visit the EPA's WaterSense website.
Groundwater is not an endless supply. Help use our resource efficiently. View the NWPA flyer.
For more information about organizations working toward a sustainable water supply for this area that is both economically and environmentally sound, visit the website of the Northwest Water Planning Alliance, of which Lake County is a member, or the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.
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Protect Your Pet at Low-Cost Vaccination Clinics
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The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program is offering two low-cost pet vaccination clinics in September in Deerfield and Round Lake. Each clinic provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep their pets up to date with shots and rabies tags.
- September 22, 9 a.m. to noon, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield
- September 29, 9 a.m. to noon, Hart Woods, next to the Robert Rolek Community Center, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake
- October 20, 9 a.m. to noon, Beach Park Public Works, 40185 Glendale, Beach Park
Fees range from $10 to $65. For more information, visit the Lake County Health Department website.
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WHS Instructor Named Finalist for National Award
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Waukegan High School history teacher Joshua Bill has been named one of five national finalists for the 2012 National History Teacher of the Year Award.
The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History annually recognizes outstanding American history teachers from elementary school through high school. This past May, Bill, an instructor in WHS House 7, was notified that he had beaten out 50 history teachers from Illinois to win the Illinois History Teacher of the Year Award from Gilder Lehrman. As a State winner, Bill received a $1,000 prize and an archive of books and historical resources for the WHS library. The honors didn't stop there, however. Last month, Mr. Bill was notified that he was one of just five finalists from across the country in the running for the National History Teacher of the Year Award. The national honor comes with a $10,000 prize and a trip to the national ceremony.
Read the full press release.
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Cooke Magnet Wins Summer Reading Contest
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Cooke Magnet School has been named the winner of the Waukegan Public Library's annual Summer Reading Club competition for the third straight year.
Cooke earned the honor by having the most students participate in the annual competition, which challenges students to sign up at the library to read 1,000 pages during summer break. It is open to all public and private elementary and middle schools in Waukegan. Cooke had 100 students sign up for the contest, and roughly one-third of the students successfully completed the challenge.
As the winning school, Cooke retains possession of a traveling trophy awarded to each year's top school. Kindergarten teacher Ms. Jenni DelVecchio was also awarded a Nook tablet for having the most students sign up for the contest.
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Upcoming Community Events
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Kars for Kids Classic Car Show
September 22, 8 a.m.
The Waukegan Schools Foundation will once host the Kars for Kids Classic Car Show in the Home Depot parking lot at the corner of Belvidere Road and Lewis Avenue in Waukegan. The event is open to all vehicles, regardless of make, model or year. The event also will feature raffles, door prizes and entertainment. For more information, contact Don Elliott at 847.721.6835 or read the full press release.
University Center Open House
October 9, 6-8 p.m.
University Center, 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake
In one visit, you can learn about more than 100 degree and certificate programs and meet university program representatives. The University Center offers programs from 19 Illinois colleges and universities designed to enable adult students to complete a bachelor's degree, earn a master's degree, or pursue professional development. Representatives from the full range of offerings will attend the Open House to provide information and answer questions. Register online, or call 847.665.4000 or visit the University Center website for more information.
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Upcoming Forest Preserves Events |
Night Voyageur Paddle
September 22, 6-8 p.m.
Independence Grove Forest Preserve, Libertyville
Ages 9 and older
Paddle a giant canoe while learning about the fur trade in 18th-century Lake County and the lives of the Voyageurs. Info and registration.
Farm Heritage Festival
September 22-23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lakewood Forest Preserve, Wauconda
All ages
Come celebrate Lake County's rural roots. The event, co-sponsored by the Lake County Farm Heritage Association, features hundreds of tractors, cars, engines and other farm machinery. Daily highlights include a tractor parade, sheep herding demonstrations, live music, scarecrow making, wagon and barrel train rides and a petting zoo. Info and registration.
Dickens: 200 Years of Celebrity
Lake County Discovery Museum, Wauconda
September 29 through February 24, 2013
The legendary Charles Dickens created some of the world's most memorable characters with Ebenezer Scrooge, Oliver Twist, Tiny Tim and scores of others. This exhibition introduces Dickens as the first international celebrity of the modern age. Hundreds of objects and documents from an exclusive private collection, together with a rare collection of first editions of his most famous works, tell the story of how Charles Dickens and his characters became enduring cultural icons. Institutions and organizations worldwide are commemorating this author and social critic by celebrating the bicentenary of Dickens' birthday throughout 2012. Details.
Old Glory in Barn Wood
September 30, 2-3 p.m.
Lake County Discovery Museum, Wauconda
Ages 18 and older
View renditions of the American flag set in reclaimed barn wood by artist Marie Roth while she recounts the story behind each unique piece. Info and registration.
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If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 847-244-4314 (home), 847-721-1563 (cell), or email me at [email protected].I encourage you to forward this update to others who may be interested in Lake County news. Persons who wish to automatically receive these free updates should contact me using the above information or click join our mailing list using the link below. Thank you, Mary Ross Cunningham
Ms. Cunningham, County Board member and Forest Preserve Commissioner, serves on:
Lake County Board, 9th District:
Lake County Law and Judicial Committee - Vice Chair
Lake County Health and Community Services
Lake County Rules Committee - Vice Chair
Lake County Forest Preserves, 9th District:
Education, Cultural Resources and Public Affairs- Vice Chair
Legislative Committee
Diversity and Cultural Awareness Committee
Greenbelt Cultural Center Expansion Committee
Other appointed positions:
National Association of Counties (NACo) Community and Economic Development Committee
Lake County Board of Health
African American Advisory Board
18 N. County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
cell: 847-721-1563
fax: 847-599-8852
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