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Offers a 24/7 animal poison control hotline with resources for any animal poison-related emergency. Provides advice if clients believe their pet may have ingested a potentially poisonous substance. Also provides free information through the website on poisonous substances to pets including: Poisonous plants Human foods to avoid feeding the pets Poisonous household products

Offers resources and services designed to meet the learning needs of the community. Provides programs that introduce and encourage reading. Also offers the following services: Access to public computers Wi-Fi internet Public notary Passport application processing Voter registration Free book delivery for homebound patrons

Provides 24-hour emergency relief to individuals and families affected by disasters such as house fires, earthquakes, floods, tornados, etc. Educates people in how to prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Health and Safety Services offer courses in first aid, CPR, child-care, nurse assistant training, babysitting, swimming-life guarding and more on a regular basis. Courses and training are offered at the Chapter facilities or can be arranged at different localities for businesses and groups. Blood Services collects blood donations and supplies safe blood and blood products to local healthcare providers. Also offers various types of volunteering opportunities for adults and youth.

Responsible for property complaints and enforcement for the following regulations:

• Sign regulations
• Natural resource protection standards
• Stormwater detention
• Drainage and soil erosion
• Sediment control standards

Enforces building codes to make sure that structures are compliant with codes. Regulates junk and debris, inoperable vehicles, construction hours and noise. Also hears complaints regarding building and zoning related violations.

Offers resources and services designed to meet the learning needs of the community. Also provides programs that introduce and encourage reading. Resources include:

• Public computer and internet access
• Voter registration services
• Test proctoring
• Book delivery for individuals unable to visit the library
• Community visits to schools, retirement homes, and assisted living facilities

Provides emergency preparedness information for Lake County. Coordinates emergency management activities including planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. Also serves as the central point of contact for receiving reports of incidents that occur within jurisdiction.

Offers twelve step support groups for alcoholics in Central and Western Lake County. Also offers a hotline to assist recovering alcoholics who need to speak with another alcoholic.

** For emergency, please dial 9-1-1** Provides law enforcement and emergency services within the Village of Hawthorn Woods. Works with the community to promote safety, reduce crime, and preserve peace.

Offers day programs for adults with disabilities. Offers educational classes and opportunities to develop vocational, social, and life skills. Programs include: Life Skills Program Employment Development Services Autism Spectrum Engagement Art classes (Center for the Arts) Horticulture Program

Provides monetary compensation to survivors of military personnel killed in action and burial services. Includes the following: Global War on Terrorism Survivors Compensation Vietnam Veteran Survivors Compensation Headstone or Grave Marker Reimbursement Grave Registration Indigent Veterans (provides burial for any honorably discharged indigent veterans and their families)

Provides mental health counseling and psychiatric services. Offers individual, couples, youth, and family therapy.

Offers general counseling for couples, families, and individuals ages 5 years and older.

Offers grief support groups for children, teens, and adults who are coping with the death of a family member. Includes groups for child loss, spouse loss, suicide loss, and age-specific groups for youth and young adults. Offers in-person meetings at various locations, and online meetings via Zoom.

Provides medical services primarily to low-income and Spanish-speaking immigrant families in Lake County. Services include:

• Urgent care
• Primary care
• Mental health counseling
• Prenatal care
• Nutrition consultation
• Fitness classes
• House calls for infants and elderly when necessary

Manages student led clinic for patients without insurance. Provides primary care, vaccinations, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease chronic care. Offers physical therapy, podiatry, and behavioral health services.

Registers vehicles in Illinois and licenses their drivers. Other major Secretary of State functions include: Recording ownership (certificate of title) of registered vehicles Maintaining driving records (accidents and convictions) of licensed drivers. Issuing identification cards for individuals. Registering and recording ownership of vessels. Licensing and regulating driving and traffic violator schools and their instructors. Also provides a service email for residents who have a driver’s license suspension or revocation or any other loss of driving privileges.

Offers general library services and resources at no cost, including:

• Access to books, movies, audiobooks, and music
• Access to computers, printers, and wi-fi
• Notary services
• Curbside pick-up and home delivery for books

Offers a food pantry for North Lake County residents in need. Distributes meat, produce, eggs, and shelf stable food items. Also offers diapers, adult diapers, and feminine care products.

Offers free pregnancy testing and pregnancy options counseling. Also offers free pregnancy-related services, including:

• Referrals for prenatal care, maternity homes, and adoption information
• Maternity clothes
• Diapers
• Formula
• Baby clothes (newborn - 2T)
• Books on pregnancy

Offers a market-style food pantry for individuals in need. Offers fresh produce, meat, dairy items, baked goods, and shelf-stable foods. Personal items and cleaning supplies may also be available.

Provides free legal aid on immigration issues, such as:

• Citizenship
• Visas (including U-Visas and T-Visas)
• Asylum
• Deportation defense
• Green Card renewals
• Deferred action renewals
• Employment authorization renewals
• Temporary protected status
• Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self petitioners
• Petition to Remove Conditions (joint and waiver)
• Waivers

** For emergency, please dial 9-1-1** Provides law enforcement and emergency services within the City of Vernon Hills. Works with the community to promote safety, reduce crime, and preserve peace.

Provides prescription drug and sharps disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs. The collection boxes are located in the police department lobby. Items acceptable for the prescription disposal box include:

• Prescription medications, including controlled substances
• All over-the counter medications
• Medication samples
• Pet medications
• Vitamins and supplements
• Medicated ointments, lotions, creams and oils
• Liquid medication in leak-proof containers
• Homeopathic remedies

Items not acceptable for deposit in the collection box are:

• Needles/sharps
• Syringes with needles
• Thermometers
• IV bags
• Bloody or infectious waste
• Personal care products
• Empty containers
• Hydrogen Peroxide

Sharps Container available in the lobby for needle disposal. Sharps include:

• Syringes
• Hypodermic Needles
• Needles attached to tubing
• Lancets

To properly dispose of needles, do the following:

• Must use an approved disposal container that fits inside the disposal bin
• DO NOT deposit any loose sharps into the collection bin

Registers vehicles in Illinois and licenses their drivers. Other major Secretary of State functions include: Recording ownership (certificate of title) of registered vehicles Maintaining driving records (accidents and convictions) of licensed drivers. Issuing identification cards for individuals. Registering and recording ownership of vessels. Licensing and regulating driving and traffic violator schools and their instructors. Also provides a service email for residents who have a driver’s license suspension or revocation or any other loss of driving privileges.

Responsible for repairing and maintaining roads in Waukegan Township, including:

• Storm water management
• Sandbag distribution during emergency flooding
• Roadside mowing and tree trimming
• Snowplowing and ice control
• Street light and traffic sign maintenance