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The official Twitter account for Lake County, IL https://t.co/RF3JanKk4Q #LakeCountyIL
Waukegan, Illinois
Joined February 2009
Temperatures are expected to drop again later this week. Don't get caught in the cold. The Lake County Emergency Management Agency has compiled a list of warming centers that are available throughout Lake County. Find a location near you at https://t.co/TnQfFtcGvv
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Job Search Challenges and Possible Solutions! 💪 🧩Challenge: Overthinking job choices can lead to not applying at all. 💡Solution: Use a simple rule: if a job feels 70% right, apply. Treat applications as opportunities to explore, not lifelong commitments.
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Lake County offices are closed today, December 24 and tomorrow, December 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We wish everyone Happy Holidays!
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Check out all that we accomplished together in 2025 by viewing our annual report:
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Together, these benefits help protect local waterways and reduce flooding risks. Stay tuned for the next update in our 2025 year-in-review series.
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... before they can be carried by rain into nearby streams, rivers and lakes (which Lake County has a lot of!). Their extensive root systems stabilize soil, reduce erosion and allow more rainwater to soak into the ground rather than flowing directly into storm drains.
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This effort is supporting the planting of native trees on publicly managed lands to help reduce nutrient pollution and limit stormwater runoff. Native trees are excellent at improving water quality by absorbing excess nutrients, including nitrogen and phosphorus, ...
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2025 Year in Review: Planting for a Healthier Tomorrow! To date, 1,500+ trees have been planted and established across public locations like parks, parkways, libraries, recreation trails and community centers as part of the Lake County Tree Initiative.
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Residents: Email broadband@lakecountyil.gov, or call (847) 377-3442 to find a Northstar site or explore digital learning opportunities. Organizations: Email broadband@lakecountyil.gov to learn more or apply for a no-cost license.
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Residents who successfully complete online learning modules at participating sites may qualify for a laptop at no cost. Three distribution events are planned for 2026 for eligible participants.
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Help Lake County residents learn online skills! The Digital Growth Initiative is providing Northstar Digital Literacy licenses to local nonprofit, educational and government organizations so they can offer residents no-cost skills training using Northstar lessons and assessments.
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Lake County donations were directed to Lake County Veterans and Family Services and Veterans Path to Hope, two local organizations dedicated to supporting local Veterans. Check out all that we accomplished together in 2025 by viewing our annual report:
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Residents donated food, paper products, cookware and essential supplies to help local Veterans in need. Thanks to this outpouring of generosity, Lake and McHenry counties together set new Operation Dropbox records: - 132 participating organizations - 11,427 pounds collected
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2025 Year in Review: Supporting Local Veterans Through Operation Dropbox Back in May, the Lake County Health Department teamed up with community partners to host an Operation Dropbox donation drive, and residents showed tremendous support.
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These efforts aim to provide similar or improved services at a lower cost to taxpayers. Read the full release online at
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Grayslake, Hainesville, Libertyville, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Park and unincorporated Lake County. Lake County, which has more than 200 units of government, has been steadily pursuing opportunities to consolidate or eliminate special districts such as drainage districts.
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Last week, the Lake County Board passed a resolution authorizing the dissolution of the Avon-Fremont Drainage District (AFDD). The AFDD is one of four remaining drainage districts in Lake County and includes properties in...
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Residents who meet certain requirements and attend all classes in the course may earn a laptop to take home. Registration in advance is required. To register, call (847) 377-3442 or email digitalnavigators@lakecountyil.org. #LogOnLakeCounty
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Improve your computer skills this January at the Round Lake Area Public Library! Registration is open for basic skills courses. Participants will explore computer basics, like identifying parts of a computer, logging on, accessing emails and other beginner skills.
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Residents who meet certain requirements and attend all classes in the course may earn a laptop to take home. Registration in advance is required. To register, call (847) 377-3442 or email digitalnavigators@lakecountyil.org. #LogOnLakeCounty
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Check out all that we accomplished together in 2025 by viewing our annual report:
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