There is still a lot more winter to go, so make sure that you are prepared.


Mayor Buckley kicks off the Bookworm Jamboree at Goddard School. The school is conducting a book drive in partnership with Bernie’s Book Bank. The 20+ Chicago-land Goddard Schools have a goal of collecting 25,000 books by February 14, 2020. Over the last 6 years, The Goddard Schools have collected and distributed over 200,000 books to children-at-risk in Illinois, birth through 12 years. Read the full article here!
In 2020, resolve to stay alert and be prepared for any emergency! Here are a few tips to get started. Visit the Ready.gov website for more information.
More than 250 new state laws went into effect in Illinois on Jan. 1st. These new laws will impact nearly all Illinois residents. Here are some of them.
Click here for the complete list
Have you signed up for Code RED? The Lake County Public Works Department uses CodeRED to notify its customers by telephone, text message and email about upcoming project work, boil water orders, water main breaks, and other potential service disruptions. You can also use receive alerts via the CodeRED Mobile Alert app. The app is free and available for both Android and iPhone users.
The Village Hall will be closed on January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Are you ready for summer? Now’s the best time to take a boater safety course. The Illinois DNR has links to classes on their website.
Have you noticed the large amount of Canadian geese on the lakes this year? They are enjoyable to watch, however they can be very loud (especially at 2 a.m.) and geese that are no longer migrating can cause problems with the quality of the lake. There are a few things that you can do to help both the geese and the lake. The most important is do not feed the geese. Read the linked article for more information.