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Monday, April 22, 2013
Water Levels Receding, Recovery Efforts Underway
As the flood waters begin to recede, Lake County continues efforts to aid residents in recovery efforts.
The Lake County Emergency Operations Center remains open as the county continues to coordinate with government agencies on flood response efforts. As of Monday morning, the Des Plaines River at Gurnee had crested and water is slowly receding. The Chain O'Lakes/Fox River is expected to crest sometime today. Officials estimate structures on an estimated 4,000 to 4,500 parcels across the county have been impacted by the floods. Current Conditions Chain O'Lakes/Fox River System The Chain appears to be cresting today. Tributaries remain full or nearly full, and there is limited capacity for additional stormwater runoff. The forecast calls for potentially between 0.5 inches and 0.75 inches Tuesday and Wednesday. It is not expected to …
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Share Your Lake County Flood Photos on Patch
How crazy is it out there right now? Please show us! Upload your pictures of flooding from Lake County towns here.
What does the scene look like for you? Are there several feet of water outside your home (or, heaven forbid, inside it)? Stranded cars; flooded lawns and streets? If you’re lucky enough not to be too busy dealing with any emergencies right now (and we hope you are), we’d love to see what you see, and our readership likely would as well. If you have any great snapshots/photographs of the flooding around Lake County today, please share them with us and with your fellow readers. (Please put a detailed caption on it so that we know where it’s from!) And feel free to share your stories in the comments. You can upload photos and video by using the “Upload Photos and Video” link above. Thanks in advance for sharing! Please stay safe!
Lilliana
12:21 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2013
I live in Buffalo Grove and my subdivision has a lake which is overflowing a little bit. The water is on the sidewalks around the lake. I hope it doesn't enter my building's garage!! more ›
MAP: Flooded Roads Throughout Chicago Area
From interstates to local roads, our map provides updates on closures and high-standing water in your area.
From the Wisconsin border to the south side of Chicago and into the western suburbs, local roads, interstates and highways were closed Thursday because of flooding. Click through the pins above to see which roads in your area — or on your route to and from work today — have been closed due to flooding or have high-standing water. Police are encouraging drivers to avoid roadways with standing water. If you come upon an area with high-standing water or that is closed, add that information to our map by visiting this link. Otherwise, let us know about the closure by commenting below. Drivers are asked to beware of high-standing water on roadways. The water on a roadway can be deeper than it appears and can cause a vehicle to stall or be …
Chantelle Rogers Rodriguez
1:32 pm on Thursday, April 18, 2013
Just trying to find out which roads and areas to avoid in Waukgan / Gurnee would be extemely helpful more ›
Monday, April 15, 2013
Video: History of Lake County Roads
This year the Lake County Division of Transportation is celebrating 100 years of service to Lake County.
In this video from LCTV, learn how a transportation system that started as dirt roads has become an impressive network of safe and efficient roadways, intersections, roundabouts and bike paths. Prior to 1913, most of the roads in Illinois were dirt roads and inclement weather made them nearly impossible to navigate. Because of this, a movement arose to "get Illinois out of the mud," according to the Lake County Division of Transportation. At that time, roads within the state of Illinois were the responsibility of the individual townships. Under the Tice Act of 1913, the responsibility for building the road system shifted from the township to the county, under the direction of a county superintendent of highways. LCDOT will be adding …
Friday, April 12, 2013
ELECTION: Voter Turnout in Lake County, Area Counties
Area voters reported little to no wait at polling places for the April 9 local election.
On April 9, just 17.62 percent of voters made it out to the polls in Lake County to vote in the this year's consolidated election, according to the Lake County Clerk's website. Voter turnout in Tuesday's consolidated election was higher in suburban Cook and McHenry counties, but it was an average turnout for a local election in Lake County. Since 2005, turnout in Lake County has ranged from as low as 15.04 percent of voters casting their ballot in 2011 to as high as 21.90 percent voting in 2009, according to the elections results archive from the Lake County Clerk's website. Comparably speaking, during last November's presidential election, 71.18 percent of registered voters made it to the polls in Lake County. Other counties also …
LMJ
1:46 pm on Saturday, April 13, 2013
I'm not sure what you are talking about in your community, but we call it civics when high school kids help with campaigns. What better time to learn about it, then being right there helping with the campaign of their choice. It instills something that we would hope to do with adults. Get out, learn the truth about candidates, and vote!!! more ›
Friday, March 15, 2013
Area Road Projects Announced
Lake County announces record 2013 highway construction program.
Construction will begin on 32 highway improvements in Lake County this year, totaling an investment of $126 million. This is the Lake County Division of Transportation's (DOT) largest annual highway construction program ever, and is almost three times the size of the biggest previous construction program undertaken by the county. The Lake County Board made a commitment to invest 100 percent of the revenue from the 1/4 percent sales tax for transportation and public safety funds approved in 2008 by the State of Illinois toward improving transportation. These projects are now being realized as a result of those funds. "The county board knows that transportation is one of the most important issues for residents and that is why we have made it…
S. Kosik
6:15 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
After observing all of the street repair projects pending for the Antioch area, there is one very noticeably absent problem street: Grimm Road. This road is so full of potholes and black patches in poor condition, it is hardly worth driving on. PLEASE add resurfacing Grimm Road to the list of necessary repair projects! more ›
Learn the State of Lake County at "Bagels, Politics & Biz"
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the discussion Monday, March 18.
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) will present “The State of Lake County” Monday, March 18 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at The Garlands of Barrington Performing Arts Centre, 1000 Garlands Lane in Barrington. The event is the first in the Chamber's 2013 “Bagels, Politics & Biz” Breakfast discussion series. Scheduled speakers are Lake County Board members Nick Sauer (Dist. 17) and Craig Taylor (Dist. 19); and Michael Stevens, President/CEO of Lake County Partners. Sauer and Taylor will address such topics as the county budget, transportation issues, Lake County PASSAGE, taxes, the county's strategic plan and volunteer opportunities in the region. Lake County Partners President/CEO Stevens will provide an update on recent Lake County …
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Saturday, March 9, 2013
Register by Tuesday to Vote in April's Election
Here's what new Lake County residents, teens and others need to know.
County Clerk Willard Helander reminds Lake County residents that March 12 is the last day to register to vote with local deputy registrars for the April 9 Consolidated Election. This applies to new residents, those who have moved to a new address within the county, people who have changed their name and those who will turn 18 on or before Election Day. Lake County residents can visit LakeVoterPower.info or call (847) 377-2410 to confirm their registration status. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old on or before the election, a resident of the precinct for 30 days immediately prior to Election Day, and must provide two forms of identification with one form of identification showing the current address for registration. …
Monday, March 4, 2013
Tuesday's Lake County Community Forum Rescheduled
The Lake County community forum scheduled for Tuesday, March 5 has been postponed due to the potential for severe weather.
Due to the projected winter storm, Tuesday’s Lake County community forum has been rescheduled to 6 p.m. Monday, March 11 at the Antioch Township community center at 1625 Deep Lake Road in Lake Villa. The Lake County Board is holding community forums to obtain input into its long-term strategic plan. The board wants to know what’s important to residents so its strategic plan represents the community’s priorities. Meeting schedule
HM
8:56 am on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
What can the village do? If it is their fault that you flooded, then they should help. Otherwise, I'm not sure why they should pay for Waste Management to pick up your garbage. This begs the question - Do you have flood insurance? Sadly, most people do not realize that they have no coverage if they flood. Most of Grayslake is not in a flood plain, so you can get federal flood insurance through … more ›