Work on Peterson Road is scheduled to resume on Monday, March 30th. 

 Initial work will include finishing the items located in the medians. In order to complete the work, the left lane on Peterson Road will be closed in each direction. At this time, it is anticipated the work remaining in the medians on Illinois Route 83 can be completed using daily lane closures and therefore lane reductions will not be necessary during non-working hours.

 The widening of the Peterson Road corridor is moving forward. The first part of the project to widen Peterson Road to five lanes from US 45 to west of IL Route 83 is 80% complete. Construction to widen Peterson Road from IL Route 83 to Alleghany Road is expected to begin in the first half of 2015 and be complete by the end of 2016.  

This year, the Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) will have $137 million in road projects under construction making for another busy construction season! While about $60 million of that is carried over from projects that were started last year, there will be about $77 million in new projects, which are expected to be awarded during the first six months of 2015. The plan includes 24 projects, 11 of which contain non-motorized travel improvements, such as bike paths, or adding bike friendly lanes. More information

As you know, the Village of Mundelein has partnered with the Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) to complete a full reconstruction of Hawley Street, from Midlothian Road to Seymour Avenue and Hawley Court. The project will reconfigure the existing roadway to include a center turn lane as well as construct a multi-use path for pedestrian access. Water main and sanitary sewer will be replaced in conjunction with the road project. Storm sewer improvements are also proposed that will provide improved conveyance of storm water in the area.

Currently, the project is under final review by the Lake County Division of Transportation and tentatively scheduled for a May construction letting. Land acquisition is expected to be complete in mid-April. Construction on the project is expected to begin by early August 2015. However, residents may see preliminary utility relocation work begin as soon as early June. The project is anticipated to cover two construction seasons, with the utility work to be completed during the first phase of construction in 2015.

 The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has several big resurfacing projects in Lake County this summer. 

One major project that will cause delays in our area is the resurfacing of IL Route 21 from Church Street (in Libertyville) to IL Route 60 (in Vernon Hills).  Work is expected to begin on Monday, April 6 with daily lane closures from 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. The Village of Libertyville has also authorized intermittent nighttime construction work between the hours of 8 p.m. - 6 a.m. to help expedite completion of the project. Route 21 will also be resurfaced from IL Route 60 to Lake Cook Road.   

Other IDOT projects in Lake County are listed below.  These projects are expected to start in the next few weeks and additional work may be necessary later in the year. When resurfacing projects occur on major roadways, motorists can expect delays. State routes fall under the jurisdiction of IDOT and all questions and comments regarding these projects should be submitted to IDOT. 

 IL 137 - Butterfield Road to IL 21, IL 21 to O'Plaine Road

IL 134 - west of Fairfield to IL 120
IL 176 - Hilltop Terrace to US Hwy 12
US 12 - Ela Road to Lake Cook Road 

Mundelein Area Easter Egg Hunts

Mouse in the house/Debbie's Floral 425 N. Lake St. Saturday, March 28th
2:00 pm Easter Egg Hunt                                 847-902-7390
Light refreshments, and prizes  

Culver's Mundelein        220 Oak Creek Plaza
Saturday, April 4th
10 am - 10:30 am kids 6 and under       (847) 566-6900
10:30-11:00 am  kids 7-12yrs      

Mundelein Park & Recreation District
Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 pm - Mundelein Community Center
Great Egg Quest (ages 7-11 with adult). Must Pre-register!
$12 Mundelein residents, $14 non-residents

FREE Egg Hunt - Keith Mione Community Park.
Friday, April 3
10 a.m. ages 1-2
10:15 a.m. (ages 1-6 with adult) ages 3-4
10:30 a.m. ages 5-6

Read the review here  

Thank you to Holly Kim for forwarding this information to me.

Wauconda Park District  Easter Egg Hunt

Annual Egg Hunt

0-10 years
Calling all kids! Get set for a great time at our popular egg hunt in Cook Park. Grab your basket, friends, and family and hunt for all the eggs and treats you can find. A special appearance by Mr. Bunny will also be part of the fun. Bring your camera for those special pictures with the bunny. Note: No parents will be allowed on the course for the 4-6 or 7-10 year old age groups. Remember this is a fun event for the kids. No registration required. Need more info? Click here
Location: Community Center
Fee: Free

Sat 3/28
3 years and under: 9:30 am
4-6 years: 9:45 am
7-10 years: 10:00 am

I have had a few people mention that they aren't supposed to be voting in the April 7 election. Everyone has something to vote for in the upcoming election you are electing many local leaders.  All Villages, Schools, Park Districts, and Library Boards are on the ballot. These are the people that levy about 90% of your property tax bills.

Click here to find out what is on your ballot and where you vote.

Early Voting is from March 23 - April 4.  If you live in Fremont Township, your early voting location is the Fremont Library.

You can vote early Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm and on Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Where do I see the candidates?

If you are a senior citizen who resides in the Mundelein High School District, you are cordially invited to participate in the very successful Super Seniors Activities program. Super Seniors attend dinner events, school plays, music concerts, and art shows. Several times throughout the school year you will have the opportunity to enjoy a complimentary dinner served by MHS students and to attend an MHS activity.

Reservations are made by calling 847-949-2200 ext. 1266 and leaving the name, address and phone number of each senior citizen who is attending. You may only sign up for one event at a time and you must reserve no later than one week prior to the event. They start taking reservations approximately four weeks before each event.

The final event this year is on Thursday, April 30, 2015.   Dinner is at 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria followed by the Spring musical, "Shrek". The AP Art Show will also be in the Cafeteria. 

Please note that you must reside in the Mundelein High School District #120 to attend.

The Mundelein Police Department will be hosting a special edition of the Women's Self Defense Class.  This Special "Mother's Day" edition is for mothers and their daughters ages 13 and older.  This six hour class is free.

When:  Saturday, May 23, 2015

Time:  9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Where:  Mundelein Police Department - 221 North Lake Street - Mundelein, IL  

To Register:  Contact Jenni House at 847-968-3770 or mpd@mundelein.org

KIrk Players will present Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersy Lily 

March 27th and 28th at 7:30pm, March 28th and 29th at 2:00pm at the Mundelein High School Auditorium, 1350 W. Hawley Street, Mundelein, IL

Tickets are available at the door, online at www.kirkplayers.org, or by calling the  box office at 847-521-6192.  Approximate run time 100 minutes.

Arts & Crafts Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds

Saturday, March 28 - Sunday, March 29

Saturday, 9 am - 4 pm, Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm

Admission:  $3.00

Click here for more information

An Evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln at the Fremont Library 

Date: 4/15/2015  from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
 In this poignant presentation on the 150th anniversary of his death by assassination, President and Mrs. Abraham Lincoln reflect on the events of the past four years and their plans for the future. They talk about their courtship, the births of their children, his legal and political careers and the tumultuous years of the Civil War. It ends as the president realizes it is time to leave for Ford's Theatre. Max and Donna Daniels have an extensive background in theater and have been portraying the Lincolns professionally since 1988. Click here to make a reservation.

Mundelein Memorial Day Parade

The American Legion Post #867 and the Village of Mundelein invites all men and women who are veterans of the Mundelein area to participate in this year's Memorial Day Celebration, Monday, May 26th, at 10 a.m. Parade forms at 9:15 a.m. in front of the new Village Hall (300 Plaza Circle) and will end at Memorial Park. Click here for more information.

Wauconda Memorial Day Parade

Celebrating more than 60 years, the Wauconda Memorial Day Parade travels along Main Street where families line the street hours before the parade begins. The parade ends at Memorial Park where there is an American Legion ceremony honoring the veterans.  Click here for more information.

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If you need to contact me, please call the office at 847 223-2847 or my cell at 847 833-1019.

Diana O'Kelly

Fremont Township Supervisor