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News from October 2015

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Durbin, other senators call for more federal scrutiny of for-profit colleges

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 26, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined three other Democratic senators in a recent letter sent to the U.S. Department of Education, calling on the agency to take a harder look at its funding policies for for-profit colleges.

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Lake County Board adopts changes to Watershed Development Ordinance

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 26, 2015

The Lake County Board recently adopted several amendments to the County-wide Watershed Development Ordinance (WDO).The ordinance sets minimum standards for new development projects taking place anywhere within Lake County's watershed.

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Kirk calls on U.S., N. Korea to reunite even more families

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 26, 2015

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) praised the U.S. government's recent efforts in reuniting hundreds of North Korean families who were separated during the Korean War, and called on both the U.S. and North Korean governments to continue the process.

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Gurnee seeks civil engineer with road, drainage work experience

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 26, 2015

The Village of Gurnee is seeking applications for civil engineer. Candidates should have experience with road construction and drainage improvement, and be able to manage all phases of such projects.

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Annual Business Connection Summit next week in Buffalo Grove

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 23, 2015

The Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking event next week for small and large businesses, offering business-development education, including ways businesses can utilize social media.

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Revised concept plan approved for Fort Sheridan preserve

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 22, 2015

Lake County's Planning and Restoration Committee recently approved a revised concept plan for the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, District 13 board member Sandra Hart said. The revised plan was based on public feedback and on-site surveys of several potential parking lot locations. Project staff monitored three parking lots four times per day every day from March 17 to August 17.

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Text-a-Tip offers crisis hot-line services through cell phones

By Jamie Barrand | Oct 22, 2015

Text-a-Tip, an anonymous text-based crisis hot line backed by Linking Efforts Against Drugs (LEADS) was successfully implemented in Deerfield and Highland Park schools in March. The program is now available to all Lake County communities and will soon be available in cities across the country.

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Mundelein Grease Monkey owner awarded franchisee honor

By Wendell Hutson | Oct 22, 2015

The International Franchise Association (IFA) recently named Jim Cook, owner of the Mundelein Grease Monkey and a lifelong Mundelein resident, Franchisee of the Year. Franchise owner-operators representing 53 franchise systems were recognized during the IFA’s Franchise Action Network Annual Meeting recently in Washington, D.C., for their outstanding performance and contributions made to enhance the growth and development of franchising.

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Lake County reviews proposed 2016 budget

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 22, 2015

Board grants initial approval to $496.3 million proposed budget.

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Lake Forest holds community forum

By Jamie Barrand | Oct 22, 2015

Latest forum focused on getting community involved in sustainability planning.

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Lincolnshire Architectural Review Board discusses updating design guidelines

By Keri Carbaugh | Oct 22, 2015

Review board meets twice a month to review all proposed uses of land and buildings in village.

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Lake County holds pet vaccination, microchip clinic

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 22, 2015

County offers regular clinics to help defray pet costs for residents.

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Hultgren hosts Chicago roundtable on Illinois' infrastructure needs

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 22, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Dist. 14) hosted a roundtable this week in Chicago to discuss Illinois' infrastructure needs with federal and local policymakers and other stakeholders. Twenty five representatives from Illinois transportation authorities, universities, governments and businesses, along with Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), chairmen of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, attended the discussion.

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Lake County again to participate in oral-history project on Veterans Day

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 22, 2015

The Lake County legal system again will participate in a Veterans Day oral-history project honoring the contributions of local veterans. The Library of Congress' Veterans' History Project collects and archives the stories of veterans for use by researchers and others looking for a candid, first-hand glimpse into the experiences of former servicemembers.

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Diamond Lake Road set to re-open in late October amid work delays

By Jamie Barrand | Oct 22, 2015

After many delays, Diamond Lake Road in Lake County is now set to re-open by the end of October. The first delay was the result of creek diversion being overtopped by the large amount of rain (3-4 inches) that fell Sept. 17 -18, which postponed work on the site until the creek level went down.

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Lake County officials celebrate Rollins Road Gateway project's completion

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 22, 2015

The Lake County Division of Transportation (DOT) celebrated the completion of the Rollins Road-Route 83 upgrade project recently at the intersection, an event several local officials attended. "The quality-of-life improvement of projects such as this are inestimable," Lake County Board member Jeff Werfel said.

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Ela Road-Route 12 intersection-upgrade project postponed until spring

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 20, 2015

The intersection-improvement project underway at Ela Road and Route 12 in Lake Zurich has been postponed until spring, county officials said. The project, which began in August, was delayed when workers discovered a utility conflict on a corner of the intersection.

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Highland Park launches Career Exploration Program

By Keri Carbaugh | Oct 20, 2015

The City of Highland Park, in conjunction with Highland Park High School (HPHS) and the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce have begun to accept applications for professionals and businesses interested in participating in the Highland Park Career Exploration Program (HPCE).

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Lake County to accept public input on Route 53 Corridor Plan through Friday

By Keri Carbaugh | Oct 20, 2015

Linda Pedersen, a board member from District 1 in Lake County, reminds all Lake County residents that they now have the opportunity to offer their input on the Illinois Route 53 Corridor Plan. There were two public open houses recently, but citizens can still submit their comments via email to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning website through Friday.

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Small Business Success in Lake County Goes Global event postponed

By Keri Carbaugh | Oct 20, 2015

The Small Business Success in Lake County Goes Global event has been postponed and rescheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2016. The event originally was scheduled for Thursday Nov. 5, 2015. The Illinois Small Business Development Center of Lake County will host the annual event for people looking to take their small businesses to the next level.