Lake County, IL Government

Lake County, IL Government This is the official page for Lake County Government in Illinois. Lake County government deals with a broad but not limitless array of issues.

To connect with Lake County services and programs, please visit www.lakecountyil.gov

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The purpose of this site is to present matters of public interest related to Lake County government and to provide a forum for discussion that is inclusive, social, and constructive. We encourage you to submit your questions, comments, and concerns, but please note that t

his is a moderated online discussion site and not a public forum. In general: keep your comments civil, on topic, and refrain from profanity, vulgarity, slurs, or purely personal attacks. User Conduct:
We will limit the content on this site—including in the comments section—to the topics we post about, and we reserve the right to control the topical scope of posts we make to the site. In general, the content posted here will be limited to matters related to Lake County government. Things that do not relate to the business of Lake County government, and which we reserve the right to delete, include the following:

1. Profane/Personal: Comments containing material that is profane, obscene, pornographic, or material of a purely insulting nature that is directed at a particular individual. The County’s business relates to the public at large, and comments should reflect matters of public concern, not matters that are personal or private in nature.

2. Discriminatory: The County is not in the business of discriminating on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, gender, disability, or sexual orientation, and comments of such a nature will be removed.

3. Threats/Safety: We will remove threats to the safety of others, whether directed at an individual or to the public at large. Such threats include inciting imminent lawless action, fighting words, and true threats.

4. Political: The County is not in the business of campaigning, politicking, or electioneering, and such content will be removed.

5. Commercial advertising: Solicitations or commercial advertisements (i.e., content that advertises a product or service) will be removed.

6. Illegality: Material promoting or providing instructional information about illegal activities will be removed.

7. Intellectual Property: Content that infringes the intellectual property rights of others (such as their patents, copyrights, trademarks, service marks, trade secrets, etc.) will be removed. Please contact Lake County Communications at [email protected] or 847-377-2550 with any questions or issues.

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. It is a day to remember those lost to overdose, support those who car...
08/31/2026

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. It is a day to remember those lost to overdose, support those who carry their memory, and take action to prevent future loss.

This year’s theme, “25 Years On. Still Needed.” reminds us how far we have come and how much work remains.

Lake County is proud to recognize this important day and reaffirm our commitment to using opioid settlement dollars to fund prevention, treatment and harm reduction programs while promoting recovery and reducing stigma.

Today, we remember those in the community we have lost, stand with those impacted, and continue working toward a future where fewer lives are lost to overdose.

Overdose is preventable. Recovery is possible. Every life matters. 💜

Check out upcoming opportunities to connect with our Digital Navigators this week, including a new workshop taking place...
08/31/2026

Check out upcoming opportunities to connect with our Digital Navigators this week, including a new workshop taking place at : “Managing Files, Cloud Storage, and Email at RLAPL.”

September is just around the corner, and we have 3 new classes starting at:
-> (1 N. Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085)
-> (2400 Gabriel Ave, Zion, IL 60099)
-> (414 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085)

Register today:
Visit: lakecountyil.gov/broadband
Email: [email protected]
Call: (847) 377-3442


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A series of storms on July 27 brought damage and widespread power outages throughout Lake County. To help those impacted...
08/28/2026

A series of storms on July 27 brought damage and widespread power outages throughout Lake County. To help those impacted, low-interest US SBA disaster loans are available to help homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits repair or replace damaged property and belongings, repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate and cover operating expenses as a direct result of the storms.

The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is October 19, 2026. The deadline to return economic injury applications is May 18, 2027. Learn more: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/91497

08/28/2026

Join us for our Household Chemical Waste (HCW) Mobile Collection event on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Mundelein Metra Station (205 N Archer Avenue, Mundelein, IL 60060). Appointments are required, and the event will run from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Scan the QR code in the flyer or use this link to make an appointment: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/ab9f2c49

Visit SWALCO.org to view a complete list of accepted materials.

08/27/2026

This summer, more than 120 Lake County youth took an important step toward their future by building workplace experience, strengthening their digital skills, and gaining tools to support their continued learning.

The Summer Youth Employment Program is an annual program for teens aged 14 - 18 to gain hands-on experience at worksites across the County, coordinated by Lake County Workforce Development.

For the second year, the Lake County Digital Growth Initiative supported the program by teaching youth about online safety, media literacy, and basic digital skills needed for their future careers. Each youth who completed required workshops and met certain eligibility requirements earned a laptop to take home and continue their learning.

Congratulations to the Lake County teens who completed the Summer Youth Employment Program this year!

The Digital Growth Initiative will be offering more opportunities to earn digital devices through digital skills courses this fall. Learn more about upcoming courses with the Digital Growth Initiative at lakecountyil.gov/broadband.

Election Day will be here before we know it! 🗳️ Take a moment to review these important voting dates and make your plan ...
08/26/2026

Election Day will be here before we know it! 🗳️ Take a moment to review these important voting dates and make your plan to vote.

Reshare this helpful resource with your network so voters can stay informed and ready for Election Day.

Check out upcoming opportunities to connect with our Digital Navigators this week! They will help you with all your basi...
08/24/2026

Check out upcoming opportunities to connect with our Digital Navigators this week! They will help you with all your basic computer and technology questions.

There are also two new Basic Computer Skills Courses starting next week at:
-> (23213 W. Miller Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047)
-> (255 East Grand Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020)

Register today:
Visit: lakecountyil.gov/broadband
Email: [email protected]
Call: (847) 377-3442


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08/19/2026

Animated post with a green gradient background showing a woman receiving help on a laptop. Quote from a Waukegan resident reads: "I couldn't remember my security question, so I was locked out of my patient portal, and I didn't know how to reset my password. My family tried to help, but no one could figure it out either. A digital navigator walked me through it step by step over a video call and I finally got back in. It meant so much to me because I need to keep track of my lab results after every visit. Now I understand how important it is to stay on top of my own health information, and I'm even signing up for a basic computer skills course to keep learning." Quote fades into the Lake County Digital Growth Initiative logo.

Hainesville Road is one step closer to being improved. Last week, the Lake County Board approved agreements with the Vil...
08/18/2026

Hainesville Road is one step closer to being improved. Last week, the Lake County Board approved agreements with the Villages of Round Lake Beach and Round Lake Park and Avon Township for the Hainesville Road improvement project from Washington Street to Rollins Road.

Scheduled to begin next year, the project will feature a three-lane design to improve turning movements, along with drainage upgrades, a new bike path and sidewalk.

Do you have technology questions? Stop by Digital Navigator Office Hours! Lake County Digital Navigators are happy to he...
08/17/2026

Do you have technology questions? Stop by Digital Navigator Office Hours! Lake County Digital Navigators are happy to help you with any basic technology assistance for no cost.

Services are available in English and Spanish. Swipe to see where they will be this week!

Register today:
Visit: lakecountyil.gov/broadband
Email: [email protected]
Call: (847) 377-3442


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