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The summer months are a great time for picnics, and there's still plenty of great weather left in the season. So pack up some sandwiches, grab a blanket and cut open the watermelon. We at NeighborhoodCircle.com packed up our baskets and sunscreen to scope out some of our favorite picnic spots in Lake County and compile a handy picnic guide.
The summer months are a great time for picnics, and there's still plenty of great weather left in the season. So pack up some sandwiches, grab a blanket and cut open the watermelon. We at NeighborhoodCircle.com packed up our baskets and sunscreen to scope out some of our favorite picnic spots in Lake County and compile a handy picnic guide.
Since tests have confirmed the presence of fish-killing Viral Hemorrhagic Septicemia (VHS) in the Lake County waters of Lake Michigan, the Lake County Health Department and the Lake County Forest Preserves are urging recreational anglers and boaters to follow emergency regulations set by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The purpose of these regulations is to slow the spread of VHS into other waters in Illinois. The regulations include:
From a news release from Lake County Forest Preserves:
Here’s a quick question: What is the proper temperature for your refrigerator? The answer is 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. If you didn’t know the answer, there is a new quick and easy way for you to learn about proper food storage and other food safety tips. The Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center now offers a free 30-minute food safety class for the general public. The class is available online at www.co.lake.il.us/health.