March 15, 2022

On May 1, 2022, Ride Lake County, a countywide, borderless paratransit service with flexible on demand service, geared toward seniors age 60+ and individuals with mobility limitations will be launched. 

Ride Lake County will provide eligible users of this public transportation option access to all areas of Lake County, for work, medical trips, groceries and more.

Riders will call a dedicated number to schedule trips in advance. All Ride Lake County vehicles are wheelchair accessible and provide curb-to-curb service from your desired pick up and drop off locations.

The new service will run from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. weekdays and weekends, with no service on holidays. One-way fare costs will vary between $2.00 and $6.00 depending on how far you travel. More Information

We have scheduled a document paper shredding event for Saturday, May 7 from 8:30 am til 11:30 am.at the Fremont Administration Building. Enter through the highway department at 22376 Erhart Road.

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.

MAY 10 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

We have scheduled a Secretary of State Rules of the Road class on Tuesday May 10 from 10 am until noon. You must register for the class. Please call Nancy at 847 223-2847. It is free. The Rules of the Road Review Course is designed to give drivers – especially senior citizens and persons with disabilities – the knowledge and confidence needed to renew or obtain a driver’s license. The review course combines an explanation of the driving exam with a practice written exam.

Illinois driver’s licenses, instruction permits and identification cards that have an expiration date between January 1, 2020 and July 31, 2022 have been extended until July 31, 2022. Commercial driver’s licenses and commercial learner’s permits are excluded from this extension.



Restricted Driving Permits that expire between December 1, 2021 and July 31, 2022 will be extended to July 31, 2022.

The Homebound State ID program is a service program for older adults, bedridden individuals and people with disabilities who are unable to leave their homes to obtain a state ID card from a Secretary of State facility. The card may be used for identification purposes in the same way as a standard driver’s license is used for identification.



Certain documents are required to obtain the card. Once an applicant submits the information via our web form below, we will determine eligibility and the documents required to complete the transaction. For assistance to help determine if you or your loved one qualifies for this service, call 312-814-3121.

• Homebound State Identification Program

Robin Hood: lusty hero, hopeless lover, or evil criminal? Back from the Crusades, King Richard sifts through conflicting stories to figure out what happened in his absence. Is the outlaw Robin Hood a hero, a lovelorn sap, or just plain mean? Told from the testimony of Robin himself, Maid Marian and Prince John, this family-friendly comedy

​combines three different stories into one hilarious trial.

More Information-www.kirkplayers.org

Swalco (Solid Waste Agency of Lake County) has scheduled two drop off events in March at their facility at 1311 N. Estes, Gurnee, Illinois.

There are still openings for the Saturday, March 26.

APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED for Household Chemical Waste Events located at their Gurnee Facility to ensure safety and efficiency. Collections are for residential waste only. No business waste will be accepted. All SWALCO HCW Collection Events are FREE for Illinois residents ONLY.

Click here to schedule an appointment

Click here to see what they accept

The Mundelein Park District Regent Center's Programs are open! Call 847 566-4790 with questions. Click here to see the March calendar. You don't have to live in the park district boundaries to enjoy their programs.

Click here to register