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There are homestead exemptions for Seniors, Veterans, and Disabled Persons, and a General Homestead Exemption that most owner occupied residences can receive. For eligibility requirements and forms please visit our Tax Relief page.
BOIL ORDER LIFTED - OCT 2 - Customers in the Wildwood water system lost pressure and or water service early Saturday, Oct. 1. Because of this, LCPW issued a boil order notice for affected customers in the Wildwood Water System – Wildwood, IL.
Lake County is accepting program, and other funding requests from nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations, and local units of government other than municipalities to aid in the response and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic for possible ARPA funding.
LCDOT is seeking temporary road maintenance workers, often called "snowbirds," to join our team for the upcoming winter season! Successful candidates must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, CDL license, and a satisfactory driving record.
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission and Libertyville Township celebrated as construction begins on the Oak Spring Lane Storm Sewer Project. The project will help alleviate flood issues in unincorporated Libertyville Township.
Lake County Public Works will conduct its semi-annual water hydrant flushing program beginning Sept. 19, weather permitting. The process will be performed daily Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. per the hydrant flushing schedule.
The Lake County Division of Transportation 2022-2027 Transportation Improvement Program includes more than 300 projects to increase safety, improve mobility, and reduce carbon emissions. View the interactive dashboard to see projects planned.
Check Hire Lake County for information about job opportunities and businesses vetted by the Job Center of Lake County’s business service team. Listed positions are ideal for individuals transitioning careers or seeking a career upgrade.
With COVID-19 positivity rates continuing to decline and the majority of eligible Illinoisans vaccinated, today Governor Pritzker released an updated executive order lifting the mask requirement in most indoor settings.
A new Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today confirms that the Test to Stay (TTS) strategy can help keep kindergarten through grade 12 (K-12) students in the classroom.
The Lake County Health Department is pleased to share that Lake County vaccine providers have administered over 1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Lake County residents.
The Health Department encourages parents to get their eligible children vaccinated to protect them from COVID-19.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center celebrates its partnership with Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes (Milk Bank WGL).
The Lake County Health Department is investigating a single case of a probable monkeypox infection in a resident of Lake County. Initial testing was completed on June 27, 2022 at an Illinois Department of Public Health Laboratory.
A mosquito “pool” (batch of mosquitoes) sampled on June 23, 2022 in Highland Park, Illinois has tested positive for West Nile virus. This mosquito pool is the first confirmed indicator of West Nile virus presence in Lake County in 2022.
Over the weekend of June 4, 2022, an increase in opioid-related overdoses occurred among Lake County residents. The increase has been reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. Whether swimming at your local pool or enjoying family time on your favorite beach, it is important to protect yourself from illness, prevent the spread of germs, and practice safe swimming.
The Lake County Health Department joins 496 healthcare providers nationwide earning the designation in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Healthcare Equality Index.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center urges residents to take precautions against ticks, which can carry several diseases, including Lyme disease.
The Health Department is excited to announce that the State of Illinois has awarded a grant of more than $1.9 million to fund a Mobile Response Program, increasing access to immediate support for those experiencing mental health or substance use crises.
Passionate mission. Passionate team. We live out our mission of promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County each day. Apply now at www.LCHDCareers.com!
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center recommends that all residents test the radon levels in their homes and apartments during the winter season, when indoor radon levels are highest.
On November 19, 2021, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) published a cancer incidence study for Lake County, Illinois. The study was completed in response to the public’s concern of two facilities, Medline Industries, Inc. in Waukeg...
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The Job Center will be closed on Monday, 10 October 2022 in observance of Columbus Day. The Job Center will reopen on Tuesday, 11 Oct.
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 WIOA fu...
Discover resources for job search, training, emergency or food assistance, public benefits and more in our social service resource video and flyer!Watch our social service resource video on YouTube https://youtu.be/AetaX5Y6YAk
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The 2022 Lake County Summer Youth Employment Program recently wrapped up another exciting summer as 165 youth gained meaningful work experience while earning a paycheck. Funded by the Lake County Board, this program was offered in a hyb...
211 Lake County can connect you to social services including resources for finding food, healthcare, paying your utility bills, mental health services, etc. Visit the website or call 211 from your phone. You can also text your zip code to 898211...
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce three sheriff’s deputies received the 2022 Kiwanis Club of Zion Benton’s ‘Lee J. Fischer Officer of the Year Award.’
Detective Lana LeMons is...
On September 23, 2022, at approximately 8:34 p.m., a Lake County Sheriff’s Correctional Officer was conducting rounds in Pod 1 East. While doing his rounds, he observed an inmate, a 51-year-old man, of Barrington, laying on his bed in what appea...
Following the arrest of Cloe, Lake County Sheriff’s Office Cybercrimes Detectives continued a full examination of the electronics seized during the July 7th search warrant. While examining the data, sheriff’s detectives disco...
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office conducts alcohol compliance checks at Lake County liquor selling establishments. The compliance checks are designed to ensure businesses vending alcohol are not selling to anyone under the age of 21.
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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office made three DUI arrests during the recent Labor Day traffic safety campaign. In addition, 34 citations were issued to occupants of vehicles not wearing seat belts. Other arrests and citations included:
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A former Lake County Sheriff’s Deputy has been charged with two counts of official misconduct and two counts of theft (all class 3 felonies).
During an audit in November of 2020, it was determined Gregory Swanson, 54, of the 17500 bloc...
Do you have a watershed project idea that could positively impact the community? SMC is now accepting requests for proposals for Watershed Management Board funded projects for Fiscal Year 2023. This program is available to the public to help fund drainage...
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) continues help the thousands of residents and business owners who are affected by flood related issues. SMC was recently appropriated funding through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunit...
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) will be closing Cedar Lake Road, from Monaville Road to Illinois Route 132, to through traffic starting Monday, October 24 at 5 a.m.
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) will be closing Cedar Lake Road, from Rollins Road to Monaville Road, to through traffic starting Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 5 a.m. The closure is necessary for a culvert replacement.
The second installment is due Tuesday, September 6th. Payments must be postmarked September 6th or earlier to avoid penalty. For more ways to pay, click here. Remember, paying your property taxes is quick, easy, and FREE when you pay online or over the ph...
Under the Illinois Family Relief Plan passed by the Illinois House and Senate, one-time individual income and property tax rebates will be issued to taxpayers who meet certain requirements. Click below to see if you qualify and how to file:
2022 State of I...
Treasurer Kim is hosting "Fiscally Fit in 2022" with local banks in Lake County. These classes teach healthy money habits for our wallets.
Classes, dates and descriptions: