1. Lake County Vehicle and Equipment Auction

    Cars, trucks, landscape equipment and other surplus items from municipalities and government agencies will be up for sale at the Lake County Municipal Auction conducted by Obenauf Auction Service, Inc. Read on...

  2. Lake County Celebrates Road to Reinstatement Pilot Program Milestone

    Lake County Board members, along with other elected officials, and the public gathered to celebrate a milestone in the County’s innovative Road to Reinstatement Driver’s License Pilot Program! Read on...

  3. Fall Hydrant Flushing Begins Monday, Sept. 23

    Lake County Public Works will conduct its semi-annual water hydrant flushing program beginning Sept. 23, 2019, depending on weather conditions. Read on...

  4. Governor signs Senate Bill 1236, allowing county boards to remove the board chair

    Under a new state law signed by Governor J.B. Prtizker on Aug. 23, county boards that are empowered to choose their county chair now have the legal ability to remove the board chair. Additional Info
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Lake County’s Strong Financial Management Helps it Secure AAA Bond Rating

Lake County in 2019 has once again been awarded AAA bond ratings, the highest possible, by both Standard & Poor's Financial Services (S&P) and Moody’s Investors Service, two of the world’s largest credit rating agencies.

The high rating is important because it helps keep borrowing costs low and reflects a vote of confidence by financial experts in Lake County's strong financial management. In part because of the AAA rating, the county will realize more than $7 million in savings on borrowing costs over the next nine years from replacing and reissuing two transportation bonds. Read more