Leaf burning restrictions, property tax bills, rental assistance and more
Dear Neighbors,
I hope this finds you and family well. I'm proud to say that the campaign to vaccinate everyone we can against COVID is moving forward with great momentum.
To date, more than 450,000 vaccine doses have been administered to Lake County residents. More importantly, all sites are open to anyone over age 16. More than a quarter of the county population is fully vaccinated, and we are averaging more than 6,000 shots a day.
Thanks to an increased supply and a new site at the old Sears/K-Mart in Round Lake Beach, we're able to do more. I was happy to tour the new facility when it opened last week. We also have capacity to give 2,500 shots a day at the fairgrounds and will open another new site in Zion soon. Please note: the one-dose J&J vaccine is available again at the Water Street site in Waukegan.
Of course, the next big challenge for us -- other than getting a shot to everyone who wants one -- is what health experts call "vaccine hesitancy." The reason to get the shot is simple: The more people who have the vaccine, the quicker we can end this pandemic and move on. So if you know neighbors, family or friends who don't feel they need the shot, tell them to do it for their family and community. We need to get everyone on board to beat this bug. As Yogi Berra once said, "it ain't over 'til it's over."
On the transportation front, be careful driving along Washington Street in Grayslake. The stretch from Lake Street to Route 45 will be resurfaced, so there will be some lane closures. As we enter the construction season, there are several road projects under way throughout the county. Check this interactive map to see where they are.
Okay, now for some summer fun. The Forest Preserve will be accepting applications for picnic shelter permits. But due to the ongoing COVID restrictions, then number of people allowed in the shelters will be limited.
As always, if you have an immediate need for food, rental, housing or other social services, please contact United Way of Lake County's 2-1-1 service.
I'm honored to serve you in any way and can speak before your local groups.
Be well, be safe,
John
