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Today’s broadcast will feature Dr. Constance Collins, Superintendent and Veronica Lake, Deputy Superintendent. Connie and Veronica will share the big picture vision for RLAS-116 from a global perspective.

Next week’s show will feature Lee Palmer, Executive Director of Human Resources and Jerri Ryan, Labor Relations/Administrative Support Consultant. Lee and Jerri will share information on where the district was and where the district is now relative to the Human Resources area. They will also discuss the details of the upcoming Ed Reform.

The District’s website (www.rlas-116.org) will advertise the weekly broadcasts so please be sure to check in often.

If you have any questions regarding the broadcasts, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Bennett at hbennett@rlas-116.org or 847-270-9003.

Household Chemical Waste Event will be held Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 1311 N. Estes Street, Gurnee

This collection is for residential waste only. No business waste will be accepted. All SWALCO HCW Collection Events are FREE for Illinois residents ONLY! The next collection will be on Monday, February 27, 2012 and Saturday, March 10, 2012.

To schedule an appointment go to http://oldapps.lakecountyil.gov/swalco/events/schedule.asp

Items you can bring to a collection include: CFL bulbs, unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medicines and supplements (people and pet), household cleaners, gasoline, garden chemicals, pesticides, oil-based paints (no latex) and varnishes, as well as other household chemicals. For a more detailed list visit SWALCO’s HCW Website www.swalco.org

Hainesville has the distinction of being the oldest incorporated community within Lake County (1847). It continues its long tradition of commitment to the “Quality of Life” while still meeting the demands of a growing community.

Recreation

Avon Township Youth Baseball Organization is located within the Village. The various events held at this facility attracts numerous visitors to the community. The nearby Northbrook Sports Club attracts people from throughout the state for competitive marksmanship events. Hainesville residents can utilize the Grayslake Park District and the Round Lake Park District.

Schools

(updated 4/22/10)
Grayslake Elementary School District #46, Round Lake Unit School District #116, and Grayslake High School District #127 all serve Hainesville. Students living in the western portion of the Village attend Round Lake schools. District #116 has an enrollment of 7,075 students. Students living in the eastern portion of Hainesville attend Grayslake grade schools and District #127 for high school. District #46 has an enrollment of 4,243 students and District #127 an enrollment of 2,708 students. There are several parochial schools in the Round Lake area and in Grayslake.

Housing

The developments of Union Square, Cranberry Lake North and Cranberry Lake are the newest additions to the Village. Within the past ten years, Misty Hill Farms and Deerpoint Trails have also been built. A growing number of small manufacturing firms and other small business enterprises support the Village’s tax base.

Population: 3,444 (from special census conducted in 2004)

Government Services

The Village is served by two Fire Protection Districts; Grayslake and Greater Round Lake. The Village also has an Enhanced 911 service. Police calls are serviced by the Grayslake/Hainesville Police Department.

Transportation

State routes 120 and 134 converge in Hainesville. The Village is served by Pace bus service to other local communities. Residents may utilize the Metra commuter rail services at nearby Grayslake and Round Lake stations.

Distance to the Chicago Loop: 42 miles
Distance to O’Hare Airport: 37 miles
Distance to Mitchell Field: 50 miles