| Will the world come to Chicago in 2016?
Join us on June 21
 At the next Lake County Municipal League meeting, hear plans for the 2016 Olympics in Chicago from a member of the Chicago Olympic Committee.
The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 21, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, at 6:00 pm. Program begins at 7:00 pm. Cost is $20 per person and is payable at the door.
Make your reservation by calling LCML at (847) 270-3126 or by June 15. Cancellations must be made by June 19 or you will be billed. |
| Workshops for Employers Thursday, May 17
The Job Center of Lake County is sponsoring three workshops on Thursday, May 17, from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington, Grayslake.
The first work is entitled Beyond Time Management: Getting More Done With Less Stress and runs from 8:15 - 9:30 am. The second workshop is entitled What's New in Illinois Workplace Laws and runs from 9:45 - 11:00 am. The third workshop is entitled OSHA Update and runs from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm.
The workshops are free. Please RSVP by May 14, with your name, company name, address, phone, email and fax number to
or call (847) 543-7475. |
| Mayors Caucus Gala
Friday, June 8
Join the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus for cocktails, culture, cuisine, comedy and chocolate. "Night at the Museum" will be held at the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street, on Friday, June 8.
Schedule of Events
- 6:00-8:00 pm
Cocktails & Dinner Reception
- 6:00-7:30 pm
Exhibit Tours
- 8:00-9:00 pm
Second City performance
- 9:00-10:00 pm
Dessert Reception
Please call (312) 201-4507 to make reservations or for more information. Tickets will be distributed at the door. RSVP deadline is May 18. |
2006-2007 LCML Board
President
Mayor Tim Perry, Grayslake
Vice President
President Roger Byrne, Vernon Hills
Secretary
President Elliott Hartstein, Buffalo Gr.
Treasurer
Mayor Rich Hill, Round Lake Beach
Sergeant-at-Arms
Mayor Ted Mueller, Hainesville
Directors
Mayor Jeff Harger, Libertyville
Mayor Dick Hyde, Waukegan
Chair Suzi Schmidt, Lake County Board
Jim Hayner, administrator, Gurnee
Executive Director
Chris Gentes
1937 Municipal Way
Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
(847) 270-3126
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Education Reform Committee & Illinois' 2008 Budget
The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Education Reform Committee met last week with members of Governor Blagojevich's staff. Among them was John Filan, chief operating officer, and Ginger Ostro, budget director, Governor's Office of Management and Budget.
Filan and Ostro presented an overview of the 2008 Budget for the State of Illinois. Goals include:
- Find a long-term revenue source to meet the ongoing costs of providing state services such as education and health care.
- Reform the state's existing tax system and include all sectors of the economy.
- Provide every adult in the state with access to affordable health care, as already provided to the state's children.
- Provide schools with the single largest one-year funding increase and an historic $10 billion investment over the next four years.
- Improve pension funding significantly to save the state money in the long run.
For more information on the 2008 State of Illinois Budget, click the link. 2008 State of Illinois Budget |
| Lake County's 2006-2011 Highway Improvement Program
Lake County businesses and residents rely on a transportation system that incorporates elements owned by the state, county, 52 municipalities, 15 township road districts, the Illinois Tollway, Metra and PACE. The transportation system is one of the most visible and fundamental assets of the county. The five-year highway improvement program plans for improvements and maintenance on highways and bikeways under the jurisdiction of Lake County, and also Lake County's share of projects managed by others.
Lake County's 2006-2011 Highway Improvement Program totals $199 million. This level of infrastructure investment supports more than 8,400 jobs. In addition to the jobs generated by the program, maintaining the county's highway system is essential for a healthy local economy, a good environment, and for the efficient movement of goods and people. It's a factor in the quality of life in the county.
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| Edens Spur Repairs
Lane closures
One toll booth lane and the I-PASS Only lane in the cash plaza in each direction are scheduled to close at 9 am on Monday, April 30, at the Edens Spur Toll Plaza for plaza reconfiguration work. The lanes are scheduled to reopen in mid-May. The two toll booth lanes that were previously closed for modifications will reopen and will remain available in the cash plaza in each direction.
Plaza modification work includes pavement repairs, drainage work, and installation of refurbished toll booths, signs, and overhead lighting. Work also is scheduled in the toll plaza building. The project is scheduled to be completed in summer 2007. | |