Monday, April 15, 2013
This year the Lake County Division of Transportation is celebrating 100 years of service to Lake County.
In this video from LCTV, learn how a transportation system that started as dirt roads has become an impressive network of safe and efficient roadways, intersections, roundabouts and bike paths. Prior to 1913, most of the roads in Illinois were dirt roads and inclement weather made them nearly impossible to navigate. Because of this, a movement arose to "get Illinois out of the mud," according to the Lake County Division of Transportation. At that time, roads within the state of Illinois were the responsibility of the individual townships. Under the Tice Act of 1913, the responsibility for building the road system shifted from the township to the county, under the direction of a county superintendent of highways. LCDOT will be adding …
Friday, March 16, 2012
Government's site earns an A+ for transparency.
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Friday, March 16, 2012
For the third straight year, Lake County has received a “Sunny Award” and an A+ transparency grade for its website. Sunshine Review, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to government transparency, reviewed more than 6,000 government websites and recently announced the 2012 winners. Websites are graded on having items such as: budgets, meetings, lobbying, financial audits, contracts, academic performance, public records and taxes. Lake County is one of only six counties in Illinois to receive this top grade. Information provided by Lake County Board Chairman David Stolman
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Check out this video from Lake County Government to relieve stress.
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Sunday, January 1, 2012
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Lake County board approved 15- 8 a contract with Minnesota-based Health Dimensions Group to run the senior center in Libertyville.
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Lake County board approved a contract with Health Dimensions Group (HDG) to take over the management and operations of Winchester House, Lake County's skilled nursing facility in Libertyville. Lake County will continue to maintain ownership and oversight of the facility. In making its decision, county board members cited HDG's experience operating 22 skilled nursing facilities in four states, and specific experience acquiring and operating county nursing facilities, as well as HDG's performance outcomes and high satisfaction ratings from residents and families. "This decision preserves the long-standing mission of Winchester House, which is to provide a safety-net for Lake County residents who need long-term nursing care," County Board …
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
For the fourth year in a row, residents in unincorporated Lake County could save money on their flood insurance policies.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Lake County recently announced that for the fourth year in a row property owners in unincorporated Lake County may be eligible to save an average of $145 a year on their flood insurance policies. Since 2008, thanks to the leadership of the County Board, Lake County has participated in the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) program. Based on Lake County's rating, residents who meet certain requirements are eligible for savings on flood insurance premiums. Residents should contact their flood insurance agent for individual savings information. In order to maintain its favorable rating, Lake County prepared an Annual Evaluation Report for the County-Wide All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. Highlights…
Friday, September 23, 2011
Information provided by Lake County Government.
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Friday, September 23, 2011
A Lake County panel of healthcare professionals and county personnel will recommend Health Dimensions Group as the company to manage day-to-day operations at Winchester House, a nursing facility owned and operated by Lake County. The panel has submitted its recommendation to contract with Minneapolis-based Health Dimensions Group to Lake County Board. A presentation outlining this recommendation will be discussed at a county board committee meeting next week. If approved, the county would retain ownership and oversight of the facility. "Winchester House has been providing excellent care to Lake County residents for more than 150 years, and the focus of this proposed change is to preserve that mission for years to come. In order to do that…
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
New turn lanes and traffic signals were added as part of the new intersection in Lake County.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Drivers that travel Peterson Road, in the central area of the county near Grayslake and Round Lake Park, will soon see a different intersection at Illinois Route 60. The intersection has been relocated and reconstructed slightly to the southeast in order to add new turn lanes and traffic signals. The intersection improvements and road realignment will help with the common bottle neck traffic that occurs there. The new intersection will open to traffic on Sept. 1. The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) explained that in order to make these improvements, the intersection had to be relocated away from Squaw Creek, which is adjacent to the existing intersection. LCDOT also installed a new traffic signal for Saddlebrook residents …
Monday, August 15, 2011
Motorola will keep its headquarters in Libertyville.
Libertyville Mayor Terry Weppler says Google’s $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc. is good for the village. “I talked to both the government affair officers from Google and Motorola today, and I think it’s going to be a good thing. There are no plans to move the (Motorola) headquarters out of Libertyville,” Weppler said. “They are not going to guarantee that it’s going to be here forever, but they gave no indication that it was. Could it be moved in the future? Of course.” Libertyville does not receive any sales tax from Motorola because the company’s handsets are not built in the community, but Motorola benefits the community in several ways. “Number One, a lot of our residents work for Motorola, so we didn’t have…
Lake County Health Department offers health tips.
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Monday, August 15, 2011
It won't be long before children throughout Lake County say good-bye to summer vacation and head back to school. The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center is reminding parents to help prevent the spread of illness in classrooms this fall by following these guidelines. · Make sure your children are up to date on their immunizations and sports physicals, and receive an annual flu shot. · Make sure your children have plenty of rest and a nutritious diet to help them fight germs. · Make sure your children are dressed properly if they are involved in outdoor activities at recess or gym. · Notify the school if your child has been diagnosed with an infectious condition such as strep throat, chickenpox, scarlet fever, or pertussis…
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Each week, Libertyville Patch will summarize the week's top stories, including links to those articles, for your convenience.
Wind Turbine Stays in Libertyville Lake County judge decides against group of residents who sought to have wind turbine removed at Aldridge Electric Co. property. LHS Alum Helps Clean Up Butler Lake Former Libertyville resident Kristian Gustavson will host the third annual Butler Lake cleanup at 2 p.m. July 23. West Parking Lot Substantially Completed by October Libertyville residents will be able to use the improved lot behind the Village Hall in fall. Lake County Legislators Seek Storm Relief Aid Local residents are being asked to report damage resulting from the July 11 thunderstorm to their local emergency management coordinator to help facilitate clean-up and assessment estimates. Libertyville Considers 'Rainy Day' Fund Officials …
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6:17 pm on Thursday, November 3, 2011
I just heard that the psychiatrist/psychologist team that has long served the "vulnerable elderly" at Winchester House was sent packing by the administrator with no cause, no warning and no ability to say goodbye to their patients let alone transition them in a proper way. Is this what our parents deserve? more ›