Carjacking is defined as stealing a car by force, very often while the offender is armed with a gun. Carjacking is not just a problem in large cities like Chicago; it happens in suburbs, small towns, and rural areas. Rather than stealing parked cars, many violent criminals find it much easier to steal a car while the owner is inside with the keys in the ignition. Many of these cars are stolen and used to commit other violent crimes, or simply because the thief wants to take the vehicle for a … [Read more...]
211-Information Help Line
211 is an easy to remember, 24-hour information and referral helpline. It's designed to reduce time and frustration by acting as a central access point to the health and human services in Lake County, Illinois. 211 is the place with the answers you need to live well in Lake County, Illinois. CALL 211 Speak with a live, highly trained expert navigator who will lead you to the help you need. All calls are confidential. Accessible 24/7 150+ Languages TEXT 898211 Text … [Read more...]
REAL ID Scams: Beware of Texts and Emails
State officials are warning consumers that criminals are seeking their personal data under the guise of helping them obtain a REAL ID, a government-issued driver's license or identification card that eventually will be required to board domestic flights or enter certain federal facilities. Due to the pandemic, the deadline for a REAL ID compliant license has been pushed to May 3, 2023. The cutoff had been Oct. 1, 2021. What Is Phishing? Phishing is a technique identity … [Read more...]
Text a Tip
What is Text-A-Tip Text-A-Tip is a 24/7 anonymous text crisis hotline offering emotional support for middle school and high school youth. The service is provided by LEAD (Linking Efforts Against Drugs), a Lake Forest non-profit. LEAD is partnering with schools throughout Lake County to provide youth a comfortable way to communicate concerns with mental health professionals in an anonymous environment. How It Works Your community code is LAKECO and isunique to your … [Read more...]
Severe Weather Season Preparedness
If a tornado hits in the middle of the night, do you have two different devices to wake you up so that you can take shelter? Severe Weather Preparedness is thinking about how to be ready if a severe weather emergency hits. The first step is having two devices that provide wake-up alerts for severe weather, but relying on only one type of alert may prove to be dangerous. Don’t completely rely on a cell phone alone. A cell phone may be in another room or cell service may be down. It’s … [Read more...]
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