Lake County News -- Mary Cunningham
June 19, 2013
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Public Can Provide Input into Property Assessment Appeal Process 

In an effort to enhance transparency, the Lake County Board of Review is accepting public comment on the rules that guide the property assessment appeal process. The three member board is responsible for hearing evidence and making decisions on appeals, and it has the authority to confirm, reduce, or increase any assessment. The public can review the draft 2013 Board of Review Rules at boardofreview.lakecountyil.gov. All suggestions or comments for the board's consideration should be emailed to the Board of Review by 5 p.m. on July 1. The Board of Review will approve the rules document at a meeting in early July. 


Additionally, the Lake County Chief County Assessment Office provides several resources to assist taxpayers in the appeal process, including website tools whereby taxpayers can access detailed property information, and more. For 2013, individuals filing appeals can also talk to taxpayer advocates that are available each business day during the assessment appeal filing periods to provide an additional resource for taxpayers in this time frame. The Chief County Assessment Office will also provide a series of help centers where taxpayers can obtain one-on-one assistance. 

 

For more information, visit assessor.lakecountyil.gov. Assessment notices will be mailed starting in late July through mid-August this year. 

Buy Local Food and Promote the Environment, the Economy, and Your Quality of Life

Did you know that when you go to your local farmers market that you support the local economy, theenvironment, and your health by eating fresh produce? 

 

Learn more about the benefits of buying local food, and check out our new Farmers Market Finder.  

 

Sign-up for Customized Traffic Alerts 

PASSAGE

What if you could know if there was a crash, stall or other traffic incident on your commute? You can!  Personalize your route in Lake County PASSAGE by entering the roads and times you drive, and if something happens along your route, PASSAGE will send an alert to your mobile device, or email. Check it before you hit the road to save time and avoid gridlock! 

 

Watch this tutorial to see how easy it is to sign up.
Sign-up Here for customized e-mail alerts

 

Recycle First - Trash Last!

The Lake County Board has a goal to divert 60% of the waste stream away from landfills by 2030. The recycling psa video board recently approved changes to the Solid Waste and Recycling Ordinance incorporating specific recommendations toward achieving this goal, including requiring haulers (in the unincorporated area) to provide residents with containers for collecting recyclable materials, and information on how and what materials to recycle. 

 

What can you do? Make recycling a daily habit by changing your mind set to recycle first - trash last! Lake County residents have access to single-stream recycling, which means no sorting of recyclables is necessary. Everything can be placed in the same container with no guessing games. For a list of what can and cannot be recycled in Lake County, visit www.RecycleFirstTrashLast.org, check out these recycling guidelines, or watch this video

There are 241,000 households in Lake County that can participate in curbside recycling. If each household does their part, those numbers can add up fast!

 

Local Veterans Resources

Lake County Job Center Helps Veterans Find Employment
The Lake County Job Center, with Illinois WorkNet, helps local military veterans find a job. Through their Veterans Priority program, Illinois WorkNet helps those who have served our country every step of the way; from updating your resume to making connections and achieving your goal. Veterans can explore career options, prepare for job interviews and receive job search assistance. For more information on Veterans Priority and to view resources, visit their website

Veterans Services Network
The Lake-McHenry Veterans and Family Services program works through a network of agencies to help military personnel, veterans and their families face challenges, before, during and after deployments. The program focuses on veterans, active duty military personnel and their families especially, but not limited to, their connection to wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Lake-McHenry Veterans and Family Services is a partnership with Lake County and McHenry County and a wide network of other agencies. To learn more about the Veterans Services Network, visit their website.

LCP Starts VetLoan Advantage Lending Initiative

Lake County Partners proudly announces its participation in a VetLoan Advantage Initiative through the SBA 504 Loan Program. Lake County Partners will waive out-of-pocket loan closing fees (such as title policy, environmental reports, etc) up to $2,000 for businesses owned by U. S. veterans. This reduces the cost of borrowing through the 504 Program, which offers great terms for industrial / commercial land, building, and equipment. In addition to a low-downpayment (in most cases 10%), the 504 Program provides low-interest, long-term financing. Contact Patricia Fening at 847-597-1229 or [email protected] for more information about this great program and a great offer for our veterans!  

 

Community Gardens Provide Healthy Foods for Local Diabetics

Every year, "Be Well Lake County," with the help of the North Shore University Health System and local volunteers, plants a vegetable garden at the Lake County Community Health Center located in North Chicago. "Be Well Lake County" is a Lake County Health Department program designed to help people with diabetes learn how to take care of themselves and reduce their risk of developing complications. Patients of the program are shown techniques for planting a wide variety of vegetables that they can also grow in their own home gardens. "Be Well Lake County" staff also shows the patients healthy recipes that use the vegetables they grow.  Watch the Video

 

Public Information Meeting: 14th Street Preliminary Engineering Study 

June 26, 5 - 7 p.m.
Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago
The public is invited to attend an informational meeting hosted by the Lake County Division of Transportation regarding a preliminary engineering study of 14th Street between IL-131 (Green Bay Rd) and Jackson Street. The purpose of this meeting is to present project concepts and to gather public comments regarding proposed improvements. More Information 

 

Regional Transit Authority Needs Public Feedback

The draft Regional Transit Strategic Plan has been released to the public and we would like your input.

Take a Survey
This brief survey seeks your input on recommendations that are being considered as part of the plan. The survey should take less than 10 minutes.  Take the survey


Leave a Comment
Want an opportunity to provide a formal comment that will be accepted as part of the hearing process? Leave a Comment

Attend a Hearing
Come to one of 8 public hearings throughout the region, and have an opportunity to view the plan and talk one on one with the RTA staff.
June 20, Grayslake Village Hall, Village Board room, 4-6 p.m.
More Information 

 

Habitat for Humanity Lake County Announces AmeriCorps Position Openings  

HFHLC is looking for smart, eager individuals willing to assist our efforts in the communities of Waukegan, North Chicago, Zion and Gurnee. HFHLC builds homes through donations and volunteer labor. Since 1989 they have served 170 families by building, rehabbing and repairing homes in 4 communities.  They also operate a ReStore where they accept new and used building materials and household goods to sell to the public, keeping tons of waste from the landfill.


To Apply: http://www.habitat.org/hr/americorps.aspx  and www.americorps.gov 


For More Information e-mail [email protected] or call: 847-623-1020 ext.122 

 

Events in the Plaza: Summer Concert Series 

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Independence Grove Forest Preserve presents "The Events in the Plaza" outdoor music series of eightconcerts on Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m. from June 18 - August 6. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for their comfort enjoying the concerts.  

 

Click for a full line up and more information.

 

Job Center News:  Be Your Own Success Story!


Find a broad array of career guidance services that are tailored to your particular needs. The Lake County Job Center provides a variety of services for job seekers, including: career counseling, financial aid for education and training, personalized career paths and more.


Learn how workforce programs and training helped these job seekers and businesses: Success Stories of Summer 2013

For a list of upcoming events for Job Center Events, visit their Calendar of Events.

Reminder:  Local Business Networking Event

Local businesses are invited to a networking event at the College ofLake County (CLC) on Thursday, buy lake county June 20 from 1 to 5 p.m. to learn about upcoming government procurement opportunities, and how to navigate the process of doing business with government.

The event is sponsored by CLC's Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center in partnership with Lake County. Businesses can meet with purchasing representatives from Lake County government, and other local, state and federal agencies, including: Naval Facilities Engineering Command - Midwest, State of Illinois Central Management Services - Bureau of Strategic Sourcing, Lake County Forest Preserves, Lake County Housing Authority, College of Lake County, and others. The event will be held in the Atrium at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake.

Register Now Online, Call (847) 543-2025, or E-mail
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MaryCunningham 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].

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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
Rules - Vice Chair
Diversity and Cultural Awareness Committee
Greenbelt Cultural Center Expansion Committee

 

Other appointed positions:
National Association of Counties (NACo) Community and Economic Development Committee
National Association of Black County Officials (NABCO), Central Regional Director
Lake County Board of Health
African American Advisory Board
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