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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 this 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.

10/29/2026

Buckthorn can be a thorn in everyone’s side here in Lake County, especially for municipal public works teams who manage and maintain public lands.

The County recently partnered with the Delta Institute to host a Buckthorn Removal Training, where local crews learned how to identify and properly remove this invasive plant to help restore healthier natural areas.

Buckthorn is a big challenge here in Lake County. An estimated 53% of Lake County’s 8.8 million trees are European buckthorn, which crowds out native vegetation and makes it harder to restore healthy tree canopies. Thanks to all the municipalities who took part in the training and is helping make a difference in our local environment!

10/28/2026

10/27/2026

Calling all Veterans! Share your story. Your service. Your Legacy.

The 19th Judicial Circuit invites all Veterans to participate in the 15th Annual Veterans History Project on November 11 at the Lake County Courthouse.

This special event invites Veterans to share their stories through a guided interview that the Library of Congress will archive, preserving their experiences and service for generations to come. All veterans are welcome, and family members are invited to attend!

Every story matters, and every Veteran’s experience deserves to be remembered.
To participate, register by October 28, email [email protected], or call 847-377-3727.

10/27/2026

November is right around the corner, and the Digital Growth Initiative is hosting Basic Computer Courses throughout the month. Improve your computer skills at Lake County libraries and community locations.

Locations include:

→ — 128 N County St., Waukegan, IL 60085
→ Community Center of Catholic Charities — 671 S Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
→ — 414 S Lewis Ave., Waukegan, IL 60085
→ — 1 N Genesee St. #1, Waukegan, IL 60085
→ — 906 Hart Rd., Round Lake, IL 60073
→ North Chicago Public Library — 2100 Argonne Drive, North Chicago, IL 60064
→ — 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion, IL 60099
→ Central Permit Facility —500 W Wi******er Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048

Participants will explore computer basics, like identifying parts of a computer, logging on, accessing emails and other beginner skills. Residents who meet eligibility requirements and attend all classes in a course may qualify to receive a laptop to take home.

Courses are offered in both English and Spanish (at select locations). See individual graphics for dates, times, and language availability.

Registration is required.
Call (847) 377-3442 or email [email protected] to register.

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10/26/2026

The weather may be cooling down, but our Digital Navigators are just getting warmed up! They’ll be hosting free office hours all week at locations across the county. Swipe to see where they’ll be.

Interested in taking a Basic Computer Skills Course? We have four new courses starting next week at:
→ (128 N County St, Waukegan, IL 60085)
→ Community Center of Catholic Charities (671 S Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085)
→ (1 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL 60085)
→ (414 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085)

Make an appointment or learn more:
VISIT: lakecountyil.gov/broadband
EMAIL: [email protected]
CALL: (847) 377-3442

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10/22/2026

Stay informed! Explore our Unofficial Early Voting Turnout Dashboard online at https://www.lakecountyil.gov/5239/Unofficial-Turnout

📊Stay informed with our Unofficial Early Voting Turnout Dashboard!

Track total voters, turnout by precinct and location, daily voting activity, and voter age demographics—all in one place. Data is updated frequently; however, please allow a brief delay as information is transmitted from polling sites.

Explore the dashboard here:
https://www.lakecountyil.gov/5239/Unofficial-Turnout

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📊¡Manténgase informado con nuestro Panel de Participación Electoral Temprana No Oficial!

Consulte el total de votantes, la participación por precinto y por sitio de votación, los conteos diarios y los datos demográficos por edad—todo en un solo lugar. La información se actualiza con frecuencia; sin embargo, puede haber un breve retraso mientras los datos se transfieren desde los sitios de votación.

Explora el panel de control aquí:
https://www.lakecountyil.gov/5239/Unofficial-Turnout

10/21/2026

Last month, Lake County's Digital Growth Initiative hosted its final in-person Digital Equity Coalition Meeting at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.

Thank you to everyone who came out to connect, share ideas, and keep these important conversations going. Special thanks to Dr. Monideepa (Moni) Becerra and Dr. Amanda Simanek for sharing valuable tools to help us evaluate the impact of digital programs.

Our last Digital Equity Coalition Meeting of the year will take place on Zoom on December 8th. Stay tuned for registration details.

10/19/2026

The Lake County Board will hold its annual budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2027 at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20 and Wednesday, October 21. At the meetings, the Board will carefully examine the proposed budget and make recommendations prior to adopting the final budget in November.

The public is encouraged to attend these meetings in person at the Lake County Administrative Building, 18 N. County St., 10th Floor, Waukegan and online via Zoom. The hearings also will be available to watch afterwards at lakecounty.tv.

10/19/2026

Do you have questions about technology, the internet, or your devices? Put them in the comments below, or stop by one of our upcoming Digital Navigator Office Hours for no-cost one-on-one assistance.

Make an appointment or learn more:
VISIT: lakecountyil.gov/broadband
EMAIL: [email protected]
CALL: (847) 377-3442

We're here to help you build digital skills and connect with the resources you need.

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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