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Dust off your bike helmet and find those neon socks!
Discover more than 550 total miles of trails and bikeways in Lake County, connecting forest preserves and communities using this finder: https://t.co/wbPF2X0VnP
Learn more at https://t.co/s8DvakjJMy
#BikeMonth #LakeCountyIL

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To see previous posts, go to https://t.co/HXpdEGMBNw

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The story of Lake County’s oldest incorporated village began over 150 years ago, thanks to a young pioneer, Elijah M. Haines. In 1846, Haines officially surveyed and planned the community along the Waukegan to McHenry stagecoach trail, often referred to as the Old Plank Road,...

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Learn more about their history by visiting the Village of Hainesville website at https://t.co/W7MmfkKW79
This historic image of an early post office and general store in Hainesville is courtesy of the Lake County Forest Preserves Dunn Museum.

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🚀 Ready to work, earn, and learn?

Don’t miss the Apprenticeship Fair hosted by College of Lake County’s Manufacturing Alliance! Connect with employers and explore hands-on career pathways across a variety of in-demand fields.

#Apprenticeships #EarnAndLearn #LCWD #CLC

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Learn more about Lake County’s sustainability efforts at https://t.co/GUUvkYZOwV

Read the full release online at https://t.co/gtm529yIAh

#GoGreenLakeCountyIl

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Our environment doesn’t stop at municipal boundaries, which is why sharing ideas and working together with other units of government is incredibly important.
Lake County is sharing more than 20 years of sustainability ordinances and best practices through a new Sustainable...

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• Native trees and plants
By making these resources easier to access, communities can spend less time starting from scratch and more time implementing solutions that support a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable future for residents across Lake County.

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Read the full release online at https://t.co/7SHEBVn0Lp

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Storing Lake County’s most important resource high in the sky!
Today, Lake County celebrated the completion of the Gages Lake Water Tower, now serving 14,000 residents in the Wildwood water system.

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... especially vital during emergencies like power outages or system disruptions.
The tower’s appearance is also historic. It’s the first Lake County Public Works tower to feature a signature paint design, chosen by the community through a naming contest.

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They also play a vital role in preparing individuals for successful reintegration into the community, which is critical to protect public safety.

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The Lake County Board extended its appreciation to the 176 dedicated professionals of the Lake County Sheriff’s Adult Correctional Facility for their professionalism, dedication and courage in recognition of National Correctional Officers Week.

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Correctional officers are responsible for the supervision and safety of individuals who have been arrested, convicted and/or sentenced for criminal offenses.