1. Gideon v. Wainwright Paves the Way for Public Defender’s Day

    March 18 is National Public Defender’s Day and the anniversary of the Gideon v. Wainwright case which ruled that defendants facing substantial jail time deserved legal representation in state courts, even if they could not afford to pay for counsel. Read on...

  2. Spring Hydrant Flushing Begins April 3

    Lake County Public Works will conduct its semi-annual water hydrant flushing program beginning April 3, weather permitting. The process will be performed weekdays between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., with an anticipated completion date of Friday, May 12. Additional Info...

  3. Learn How to Work with Lake County - It's as Easy as 1,2,3!

    Lake County held a webinar to inform vendors and businesses about contracting and subcontracting opportunities with Lake County. The webinar recording is now available to view online. View webinar recording...

  4. Lake County Board Supports Route 53 Land Expansion Alternative Use Task Force Proposal

    Lake County supports the recommendation to transfer land from the Illinois Department of Transportation to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and form a working group to determine how the land will be used and with potential funding options. Additional Info...

  5. County Continues to Study Community Needs at ARPA Two-Year Anniversary

    Lake County continues work to allocate nearly $136 million in federal funds to support residents, communities, businesses and governmental services following the pandemic as the nation observes the two-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Act. Additional Info...
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$175M in Back to Business State Grants Are Available 

Back to Business GrantSmall businesses including restaurants, hotels and creative arts businesses will be eligible to apply for $175 million in grant funding through the state Back to Business program. The program aims to help hard-hit industries recover after the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications will be accepted April 5 to May 10.


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