Lake County, Illinois

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Lake County is one of 102 counties in Illinois.

[edit] Website evaluation

Main article: Evaluation of Illinois county websites

[edit] The good

  • County Board meeting dates, minutes and agendas are available.[1]
  • County tax information is provided.[2]
  • Board members are listed, along with contact information.[3]
  • Elected[4] and Appointed officials are listed with contact information under respective department/agency.[5]
  • Complete budget and county audits are available.[6]
  • Information on building and zoning is available.[7]
  • FOIA form[8] and public records information is available.[9]
  • Checkbook registers are posted monthly.[10]
  • Information on county contracts is available.[11]

[edit] The bad

Working for accountable government now


[edit] Lobbying

In 2006, Lake County reported $80,000 spent on lobbying. [12]

[edit] External links


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[edit] References

  1. Meetings
  2. Tax Information
  3. Board Members
  4. Elected Officials
  5. Agencies
  6. Budget Documents and Financial Statements
  7. Planning
  8. FOIA form
  9. Public Records
  10. Checkbook register
  11. Purchasing
  12. Lake County - Open Secrets