Lake County Board
Recent News About Lake County Board
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Lake County evaluates options after federal funds cut
Lake County is exploring alternative funding options after more than $3 million in federally earmarked funds for infrastructure and affordable housing were removed from the Fiscal Year 2025 budget.
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Lake County Board will meet Dec. 10
Lake County Board will meet Tuesday, Dec. 10
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Lake County approves $659 million 2025 budget
The Lake County Board has approved a $659 million Fiscal Year 2025 budget during its meeting on November 12.
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Lake County Digital Equity Coalition discusses ways to end the digital divide
The Lake County Digital Equity Coalition held its first in-person meeting on September 25 to discuss steps to alleviate the digital divide across Lake County. The meeting took place at the College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus.
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Lake County celebrates solar array to power central permit facility
A new solar array system will power the Lake County Central Permit Facility in Libertyville on Sept. 17 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony. It is the first county government building to utilize solar power.
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Lake County approves engineering design services for Old McHenry Crossings project
The Lake County Board has approved a resolution to enter into an agreement for Phase II engineering design services for the Old McHenry Crossings Project. The board passed the resolution at its meeting on September 10.
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Lake County launches interactive transportation project dashboard
An interactive dashboard launched by the Lake County Division of Transportation displays more than 300 projects in its 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Program, recently adopted by the Lake County Board.
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Lake County wants ideas to address the opioid crisis
Lake County is seeking input from its residents on how to utilize funds from lawsuits to address the opioid crisis. An in-person meeting will take place on July 31 at Waukegan Township.
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Lake County Board of Health met May 29
Lake County Board of Health met Wednesday, May 29
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Lake County to consider 911, dispatch services consolidation
Lake County Board meetings this week advanced a vote scheduled for June 11 by the full board on measures to consolidate 911 and emergency dispatch services. The board would become a founding member of two new agencies.
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Lake County Board approves $2.4 million contract for Fairfield Road work
Peter Baker and Son Co., based in Lake Bluff, Illinois, has secured the winning bid for a second road resurfacing project in Lake County. The company proposed a $2.4 million bid to undertake work on Fairfield Road, a contract that was subsequently approved by the Lake County Board.
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Lake County awards $5.6 million bid contract to resurface Gilmer Road
The Lake County Board has awarded a $5.6 million contract for the resurfacing of 6.17 miles of Gilmer Road to Peter Baker and Son Co., a company based in Lake Bluff, Illinois.
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Lake County State's Attorney's Office gets $846,983 in grant funds
The Lake County State's Attorney's Office has been awarded three grants, totaling over $845,000. These funds will be used to support initiatives aimed at reducing over-incarceration, extending a victim assistance program, and providing emotional or trauma-related therapies. The acceptance and authorization of these grant funds have been sanctioned by the Lake County Board.
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Lake County seeks Digital Equity Coalition members
Lake County is inviting individuals to join its Digital Equity Coalition, an initiative aimed at enhancing digital equity within the county. The coalition is open to participation from government bodies, private entities, community groups, and nonprofit organizations.
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IDOT approves Lake County's Patriot Path plan
The Illinois Department of Transportation has given the green light to the proposed multi-use Patriot Path, paving the way for Lake County to progress into Phase 2 of the project and strategize future construction.
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Homelessness rises by 50% in Lake County
The results of the Lake County Point in Time assessment of unhoused individuals indicate a 50% increase in homelessness in Lake County compared to 2023.
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Lake County officials participate in Illinois County Lobby Day
Lake County representatives recently convened with officials from 40 other counties to deliberate on crucial policies during the Illinois County Lobby Day in Springfield. The event was organized by the Illinois State Association of Counties in collaboration with the United Counties Council of Illinois.
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Lake County Board of Health met March 27
Lake County Board of Health met Wednesday, March 27
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Lake Forest police commander Ben Grum takes on Lake County Board race, addressing safety, economic concerns and immigration policies
Lake Forest Police Commander Ben Grum is running for a seat on the Lake County Board, citing serious concerns about safety, security and economic stability in Lake County.
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Lake County Board met Sep. 27
Lake County Board met Wednesday, Sep. 27