Communications

Responsible for internal and external communications for Lake County Government, the Communications Division provides essential, timely, and accurate information about Lake County news and services through our website, television programming, print materials, newsletters, news releases, and social media.

Communications is a division of the County Administrator's Office.

What We Do

Manage Lake County's website: www.lakecountyil.gov
Manage and monitor social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Nextdoor)
Create and disseminate news releases
Respond to media inquiries
Organize and coordinate press conferences
Produce television programming for LCTV (Comcast Channel 18, U-Verse Channel 99)
Film, broadcast, and stream County Board and Committee Meetings
Create short-format packages for social media and on-demand viewing
Publish bi-monthly digital newsletters for the Lake County Board
Support Board and Department special events
Keep more than 2,000 Lake County employees connected and informed
Write and design flyers, brochures, booklets, signage and more
Act as a communications resource to other County departments
During times of crisis, the Communications Division becomes an integral part of the Emergency Operations Center, sharing urgent information to the public.