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2009 Lake County Newsletter Available Online

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If you would like a print version of this newsletter, please contact Communications@lakecountyil.gov or call 847.377.2550. (PDF version)

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A message from County Board Chairman Suzi Schmidt

The economic slowdown has drastically slowed new property tax growth from development, as well as caused declines in sales and business taxes. This lack of revenue is forcing local governments to take measures to balance their budgets.

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2009 H1N1 (swine) Influenza
Currently the Health Department’s small allocation of H1N1 vaccine has been transferred to a number of pediatricians and obstetricians/gynecologists in Lake County in order to target high risk populations. We expect to continue to receive allocations of H1N1 vaccine in the coming weeks. Future clinic dates, times and locations will be posted as soon as they are scheduled. Please continue to visit the Health Department's H1N1 website for future updates. The Health Department's Flu Hotline remains open 24/7 in both English and Spanish. The hotline number is 847.377.8350. 
Voting By Mail
Illinois law now allows any registered voter to receive a ballot by mail without excuse. Requests for a ballot can be made by emailing VotingbyMail@LakeCountyIL.gov, calling 847.377.2406, or by enrolling in our permanent voting by mail program. Voters may request a ballot starting 40 days and up to 5 days before Election Day. Military personnel and voters outside the U.S. may apply for a ballot 100 days prior to Election Day. To find out more, visit the County Clerk’s Voting by Mail page.
County Board Chairman Appeals to Governor to Take Action on Transportation Projects
IL Route 53 and IL Route 120 are major regional transportation corridors. Improving these State roadways will improve the quality of life for countless residents who currently experience gridlock every single day. Improving transportation access is also absolutely critical to Lake County’s economic success. Chairman Schmidt held a news conference urging Governor Quinn to take the necessary steps to fix State roads in Lake County.
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