Communications

Responsible for internal and external communications for Lake County Government, the Communications Department 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.

The Communications Department 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 Department becomes an integral part of the Emergency Operations Center, sharing urgent information to the public.

Lake County TV


News Releases

View our archived news releases.


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