April 15, 2025

The Forest Preserve recently purchased property in Fremont Township known as the Steffenhagen property for $1.4 million. This will expand Lakewood Forest Preserve. Located on Gilmer Road, it sits less than a mile north of Route 176.

Last spring, the Forest Preserve board approved two other acquisitions at Lakewood: about 74 acres on Gilmer Road southeast of Fairfield Road and a 1.6-acre parcel on the west side of Fairfield Road between Bonner and Route 176.

Lakewood is the largest forest preserve in Lake County, covering more than 2,900 acres with miles of trails, woodlands, prairies, wetlands, and scenic lakes.

This upcoming summer, children and teenagers can join nature and history programs led by skilled educators. With hands-on activities for every age, participants will uncover local history, explore native wildlife and enjoy plenty of outdoor adventures.

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Find affordable dental care in downtown Waukegan on CLC’s Lakeshore Campus.

Students in the CLC Dental Hygiene program clean your teeth and take x-rays, all under the supervision of registered dental hygienists. A licensed dentist conducts the dental exam. You leave with a healthier mouth and a plan for on-going care.

Cleanings and exams

The dental clinic is a place of learning for dental hygiene students. Students provide the following preventive services under the supervision of Registered Dental Hygienists and Dentists. Services include:

• Teeth cleanings
• X-rays
• Fluoride application
• Pit and fissure sealants
• Teeth whitening
• Dental examinations
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Please call (847) 543-2172 to schedule an appointment. Appointment times vary depending on the semester

Basic dental hygiene appointments (cleaning, x-rays, exam, pit and fissure sealants) are included in the $15 fee.

CLC students and military personnel can avail of our services for free.

Lake County residents can receive low-cost rabies and distemper vaccinations for their pets at Lake County Animal Care and Control. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 847-377-4700.

Prices

Cash or debit/credit card accepted.

For Pets Spayed/Neutered*

• One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $20.00
• One-year rabies vaccination, distemper, and Lake County tag: $25.00
• Distemper complex (only): $10.00
• Microchip: $15.00

*Proof of spay/neuter required at time of service.

For Pets Not Spayed/Neutered

• One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $60.00
• One-year rabies vaccination, distemper and Lake County tag: $65.00
• Distemper complex (only): $10.00
• Microchip: $15.00

Friday May 2, 1 to 5 PM and Saturday May 3, 10 to 4 PM

The sale is upstairs on the 2nd floor and credit cards are accepted.

Click here if you would like to donate books.

We have scheduled a passport event on Saturday, May 17 from 9:00 am til 1:30 pm.

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We have scheduled a document shredding event for Saturday, May 31 from 8:30 am til 11:30 am . Enter through the highway department at 22376 Erhart Road. If the truck fills earlier than 11:30, the event will end.

You may bring the equivalent of 3 boxes to shred. Staples and paper clips are fine. The most efficient way is to place your items in a paper grocery bag. No plastic bags. To keep the line moving, you will not be able to exit your car and watch the shredding.

This shredding event is for documents only. Please recycle your coupons, magazines and junk mail with your weekly recycling. They will not be accepted.

Pop your trunk and we will take the items. Do not leave your car.

We will not accept any binders or hanging file folders or electronic items because they catch on fire in the truck. If the truck fills up before 11:30, the event will be over.



We look forward to seeing you and appreciate your patience.

Grayslake Lions Club Pancake Breakfast, April 27, 2025, 7:30 am to noon, held at the Grayslake Fire Station, 160 Hawley St., Grayslake, IL 60030. Donation $10.00. Children under 5 free.

The Mundelein Parks Foundation is hosting a meat raffle fundraiser on Sunday, April 27, to raise funds for recreational program scholarships. The raffle will be held at Crossroads Restaurant and Bar at 1021 IL-83 in Mundelein from 1–5 pm. The afternoon of fun includes live music from 5 Rounds, a 50/50 raffle, and three bags of meat will be raffled every 20 minutes. Other prizes including golf and Barefoot Bay passes will also be raffled.

Saturday, May 17 • 9 am–3 pm

Sunday, May 18 • 10 am–2 pm

Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville

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Spring has sprung here in Fremont Township! Before we get ahead of ourselves in manicuring our yards, let's consider waiting just a little longer to fire up the 'ole lawnmower and trimmer for a couple of good eco-friendly reasons.  

First, we can help early season pollinators by allowing an expanse of yard grass to include a few flowering annoyances ~ dandelions, patches of ground ivy, and native violets ~ for good reason! A lawn allowed to grow for a longer period of time (also assuming no herbicide application) enables both flowering weed and native plant blooms to provide critical early season food ~ both nectar and pollen ~ for pollinators to forage starting in the spring.  In addition, grassy areas left to grow longer during the subsequent summer months reduces the number of times gasoline powered lawn equipment is adding noise and exhaust pollution to the outdoor environment.  

Infrequent mowing isn't for everyone but for some it is an easy way to better support the natural world.  Whether you're a Slow Mow or No Mow kind of gardener, pollinators will thank you, and lawn competition with your neighbor will just have to wait! :-)

https://www.npr.org/2022/05/02/1095861475/need-an-excuse-not-to-mow-your-lawn-join-no-mow-may-and-help-pollinators

https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/blossoms-over-blades-embrace-slow-mow-summer-buzz-worthy-lawn

https://beecityusa.org/no-mow-slow-mow-2024-faqs/

Check out the Mundelein Park District Events. Click here to read their Newsletter.

Recycle bedding and items for the dogs, (leashes, collars, toys, pet food etc.), shoes, yarn, American flags, eyeglasses and hearing aids in the shed in our front parking lot. Please only leave items that are listed.

We still have our textile bin next to the shed.

 What can I put in the textile bin?