Veteran's Affair Bonus Payment
A bonus of $10 per month for domestic service and $15 per month for foreign service is payable to a veteran who was a resident of Illinois at time of entering service, served at least 60 days on active duty between September 16, 1940 and September 3, 1945, and received an honorable discharge. Survivors are entitled to a benefit of $1,000, if the veteran's death was service-connected and within the period specified.
Korean, Vietnam, Persian Gulf, and Global War on Terrorism (Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom) Conflict Bonus
A $100 bonus is payable for service during one of the following periods:
- Korea - June 27, 1950 - July 27, 1953
Vietnam - January 1, 1961 - March 28, 1973
Vietnam Frequent Wind - April 29, 30, 1975
Persian Gulf - August 2, 1990 - November 30, 1995
Global War on Terrorism (OEF/OIF) - on or after Sept. 11, 2001
The claimant must also be in receipt of one of the following medals:
- Korean Service Medal
- Vietnam Service Medal Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Vietnam Era or the Southwest Asia Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal or the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
The claimant must also be a resident of Illinois for 12 months immediately prior to entering service and have received an Honorable Discharge.
Go to Illinois Department of Veterns' Affair website for more information and application. http://veterans.illinois.gov/benefits/bonuspayment.htm
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Caution – Coyotes on the prowl
Spring 2009
Be aware of increased coyote activity in the Valley Lakes 2 area. A number of residents have reported a pack of 2 to 4 coyotes roaming the area. They have been seen and heard along the edge of the wetlands near the townhomes and a few sightings of a bold coyote walking down Fox Trail. We don’t know if these coyotes pose a threat to humans but they certainly pose a threat to small pets (cats & dogs) so guard your pets Day & Night.
Don’t risk injury to you, your children or your pets, avoid coyote contact.
More information is available on the Lake County web site. http://www.co.lake.il.us/
January 2, 2008 update: The Village January 08 newsletter has additional information. They point out that wild animal problems are the responsibility of the Illinois DNR at 815-625-2968 or Lake County Animal Control at 847-377-8080. RL PD only handles cat and dog problems.
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Millennium Trail update
July 2009
Update:The trail construction along the ComEd right-of-way has been stalled. Due to liability issues with the use of their property by the County. More info when it becomes availalble.
Preliminary work on the Millennium Trail has begun in our neighborhood. The Lake County Forest Preserve has begun engineering work on the trail from Nippersink road north along the ComEd easement up to Fairfield Road. You may notice excavating equipment and surveying flag work being done in the next few months. This is the initial effort before Trail construction. It’s estimated that the preliminary work may take as long as 6 months in order for the Forest Preserve District to get the necessary easements and permits. They’re still having some issues with crossing Wilson Road on the south end of the trail but the Forest Preserve District has decided to go ahead with Trail construction from the Round Lake Park south to Baxter. So we should see work on and off for the next few months.
More information will be added as we get it.
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