For the latest Lake County government news, please read our latest News Releases.

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Posted on: May 18, 2023

Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption

The final filing date for the 2023 Low-Income Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze (taxes payable 2024) is July 31, 2023. If you haven't filed for 2023 and,

a)  You were 65 or older in 2023 

b)  Your total household annual income was ...

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Chief County Assessment Office News
Posted on: April 13, 2023

Exemption Updates

As of tax year 2023 (payable in 2024) the below exemptions will be updated as follows:

  • General Homestead Exemption will increase from $6000 to $8000. 
  • Senior Homestead Exemption will increase from $5000 to $8000. 
  • Standard Homestead Exempti...
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Posted on: May 25, 2023

2023 Water Quality Reports Available

Lake County Public Works is committed to providing safe water throughout the County. As strong supporters of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Public Works releases annual water quality Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs) for the water systems they operate. The...

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County News
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Lake County Holds Strategic Plan Community Visioning Sessions

On May 17 and 18, Lake County Government held two community visioning sessions, one virtual and the other in person, to gain input for the County’s Strategic Plan. The updated strategic plan will provide a roadmap for achieving ...

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Additional Info... County News
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Single-Use Plastics Policy Receives National Recognition

Lake County has been selected to receive an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing its policy to prohibit single-use plastics within government operations. The NACo Achievement Awards honor innovative, effective co...

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Health Department Urges Lake County Residents to Swim Safely

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summer. If you are swimming at your local pool or enjoying time at your favorite beach, it is important to protect yourself from illness, prevent the spread of gems, and practice safe swimming.

Additional Info... Health Department News
Posted on: May 12, 2023

Health Department Hosts Hepatitis Testing Event in Waukegan

For National Hepatitis Testing Day, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center and its partners will host a free community event to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote the prevention, care, and treatment of hepatitis

Additional Info... Health Department News

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Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Center of Lake County - Temporarily relocating starting May 31st.

The Job Center of Lake County is located at 1 N.Genesee St. Waukegan. Construction to the building’s front entrance is anticipated Wednesday, May 31st and will continue throughout June. Please view our website for updates throughout the month. The front e...

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Job Center News
Posted on: January 5, 2023

Interested in a scholarship for training or paid work experience?

Are you unemployed or underemployed? You may qualify for free training or a paid work experience under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).  Log into the Virtual Information Session, watch a short video clip, and apply for funding...

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Posted on: June 2, 2023

Online Bill Payment Portal Unavailable This Weekend for Scheduled Maintenance

The Lake County Public Works online bill payment portal will not be accessible from Friday, June 2 at 4 p.m. until Monday, June 5 at 8 a.m. The portal will be down for scheduled maintenance. We thank everyone for their patience.

Public Works News
Posted on: May 15, 2023

2023 Construction Season

LCPW is gearing up for yet another busy construction year maintaining our important infrastructure. Learn more about all the projects planned over the next several years in our 2023 Capital Improvement Program book.

Additional Info... Public Works News
Posted on: May 15, 2023

Summer Water Restrictions

From May 15 to Sept. 15 of each year, County ordinance prohibits the use of water for outside and landscaping purposes between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. In addition, outside water use is restricted to certain days of the week.

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Public Works News

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Posted on: June 1, 2023

Three Sheriff’s Deputies, K9 Deputy, Receive ‘Medal of Honor’

Three Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies and one Sheriff’s K9 received one of the highest honors in the State of Illinois, the ‘Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor.’  They were presented with their awards b...

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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Sheriff’s Deputies Locate, Arrest Man Following Waukegan Shooting

On May 29, 2023, at approximately 2:30 a.m., Waukegan Police Department requested Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies to assist with a shooting in the 2600 block of North Augusta Drive, Waukegan.  A 28-year-old man, who resides in the 2600 b...

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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Unincorporated Antioch Man Arrested After Picking Up, Sexually Abusing Juvenile

Sheriff’s Detectives arrested a 25-year-old unincorporated Antioch man for sexually abusing a 13-year-old victim.  

On May 27, 2023, at approximately 3:15 a.m., sheriff’s deputies responded to an address in the 40200 block of N...

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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Regional Route 59 Traffic Safety Initiative Results

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office joined with numerous police agencies in northern Illinois to conduct a traffic safety initiative along the Route 59 corridor. Sheriff’s deputies concentrated their efforts on sp...

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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: May 17, 2023

Distracted Driving Awareness Month Results

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office issued 52 citations for distracted driving law violations during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign. Sheriff’s deputies also had the following activity during this...

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Sheriff's Office News
Posted on: May 17, 2023

Memorial Day Traffic Safety Campaign

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is stepping up enforcement for the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” campaign that will run May 19th to May 30th. “Click It or Ticket” leverages education and enforcement t...

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Posted on: May 30, 2023

Provide Input: Buffalo Grove Road Project

LCDOT recently held a public information meeting showing the proposed improvements for a project on Buffalo Grove Road from IL 22 to US 45. The public is invited to provide their input by June 7, 2023 to be added to the official record.

Learn more... Transportation News
Posted on: May 25, 2023

2023 Crack Sealing Program

Crews will be out in the coming weeks to perform crack sealing on pavements that are about three years old. Crack sealing prevents moisture from getting into the pavement structure, which could lead to deterioration.

View locations ... Transportation News
Posted on: May 18, 2023

2023 Pavement Rejuvenator Starting Soon

The Lake County Division of Transportation will be applying pavement rejuvenator, a glue-type substance that can extend the life of a road by five years, to several newly completed road surfaces with a tentative schedule of May 22 to June 1.

Additional Info... Transportation News

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Posted on: June 2, 2023

Ways to pay your property taxes

Find out all of the ways to pay your property taxes: Pay My Bill | Lake County, IL (lakecountyil.gov)

Additional Info... Treasurer's Office News
Posted on: May 16, 2023

Due dates are 6/5 for the 1st installment and 9/5 for the 2nd installment

Due dates this year are June 5th for the first installment and September 5th for the second installment.

Additional Info... Treasurer's Office News
Posted on: April 17, 2023

Property tax bills arriving in mailboxes the first week of May

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You'll be seeing your property tax bill in the mail the first week of May. You only receive ONE property tax bill a year containing both the first and second installment payment stubs. 

The first installment is due JUNE 5th and the second...

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Treasurer's Office News
Posted on: January 2, 2023

Fiscally Fit online financial literacy classes in 2023

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Treasurer Kim is hosting "Fiscally Fit in 2023" with local banks in Lake County. These classes teach healthy money habits for our wallets.

Classes, dates and descriptions:

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Treasurer's Office News
Posted on: December 1, 2022

Mailing Name and Address Change Requests now online

Requests for a change of mailing name or address for your property tax bill are now online!

To find the form, click "Mailing Name and Address Change Form" on the main page of the Treasurer's website. 

If you have any questions, o...

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Treasurer's Office News
Posted on: December 2, 2022

2022 Art Contest Winners

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Congratulations to our winners!

  • First Place: Cynthia Cabrera, Wauconda Middle School
  • Second Place: Esther Vega, Edith Smith Middle School 
  • Third Place: Emily Stoj, Antioch Upper Grade School 

Art will be on display in the lobby of the Treasu...

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