Waukegan Township Annual Report 2015

April, 2014

With Treasurer’s Statement Patricia Jones, M.Ed Waukegan Township Supervisor

April, 2015

Staben House

Supervisor’s Office

Including Program Park Place Senior Center

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Eddie Washington Center

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Staben House

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General Assistance and Other Programs

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Supervisor’s Initiatives

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2014/15 Financial Reports

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Township Events

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www.waukegantownship.com

Park Place

Eddie Washington Center

For Fiscal Year 3/1/2014 - 2/28/2015 Township Supervisor Patricia Jones, M. Ed Trustees Katherine Rothwell-Francis Percy L. Johnson Jeff McBride Charles “Chuck” Willms Clerk Rose Staben Assessor Mark Stricklin Highway Commissioner Mike Hewitt

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Waukegan Township Park Place Center 414 S. Lewis Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone (847) 244-9242: cpwhite@waukegantownship.com Page 1 (of 2) Park Place program highlights for 2014-2015 include:

Transportation Park Place buses transported 3792 seniors safely to and from medical appointments, grocery shopping at area stores, from senior buildings, to nursing homes to visit loved ones, and shuttles to and from Park Place for events, regular programs and important socialization.

Park Place Fitness & Wellness Program 2923 units of service were provided for seniors benefiting from the Fitness & Wellness programs at Park Place, which includes the Arthritis Foundation Senior Size exercise classes, Zumba Gold for Seniors, Country Line Dancing, Park Place Soul Dancing, Yoga & Meditation, the Park Place Fitness Studio and a new men’s only fitness class. This also includes educational workshops on health topics and screenings with the Park Place Wellness program, held at Park Place and other locations throughout the Township.

Park Place Trip Program 821 people enjoyed outings to cultural events, plays, restaurants, musicals and sporting events, including extended overnight trips where we took a Caribbean Cruise and visited Myrtle Beach.

Due to high demand, Park Place has added several exciting new trips in 2014-2015. October 2015 we will travel to Boston, Maine and New Hampshire and in 2016 we will travel to Hawaii.

Recreational Activates Park Place instituted a new program schedule that allowed more programs to be enjoyed by many more seniors. Even with the new program schedule many utilize Park Place to enjoy themselves with many of our old favorites such as, Card games, the Senior Mouse Technology

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Waukegan Township Park Place Center 414 S. Lewis Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone (847) 244-9242: cpwhite@waukegantownship.com Page 2 (of 2) Park Place program highlights for 2014-2015 include: Support Groups & Support Services 2480 seniors benefited from support groups, addressing Low Vision, Alzheimer’s, Grief, Grandparents raising grandchildren, and our Hispanic support group and our newest support group, Life after Stroke. Seniors also enjoyed community services provided to them such as, RTA reduce and ride free passes, Benefit Access Program and AARP tax services.

Events 1760 residents attended events created and planned for their enjoyment of seniors in 2014/2015, We have scheduled fewer events but they types of events that we’ve scheduled were enjoyed by a wider range of individuals such as the U.S. Steele Workers Reunion. Some of our more popular events include the Men of Distinction, Women Luncheon, Veterans Day, and our ever popular Martin Luther King Breakfast.. Total units of service provided to seniors this year were 32,990 Park Place Bingo revenue has afforded us the opportunity to purchase new chairs in our game room and new floor equipment for the continued beautification of Park Place.

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Waukegan Township Eddie Washington Ctr., Transitional housing for men 424 South Avenue Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone (847) 244-0805; mjones@waukegantownship.com Eddie Washington Center program highlights for 2014-2015 include: ENTRY

“Making a Difference in Lake County

Total # that entered program 52 75% of men entering the program suffered from Substance abuse or depression

Residence Prior to Program Entry

Average stay within the Program 4.5 months Average time from entry to employment: 2 weeks EXIT The average monthly income at time of exit was $800.00 - $1000 dollars.

“The Eddie Washington Center has been a huge blessing for me and I thank everyone that works here, for helping me become a better person.”-

Destination at Exit

100% of men to successfully graduate the program left with full—time employment, stable housing, and an average savings of, $1,923. # that (successfully) Exited the program: 33 Maximum Capacity - 17 Men Bed Utilization Rate - 100%

Employers

“I have come to realize that it isn't what I did in the past that shapes who I am today but rather what I am doing now to have a better tomorrow.”

-Larry (2014 Graduate of EWC)

Michael’s Story Michael entered the Eddie Washington Center on March 14, 2014. Mr. Williams had been through decades of h a r d s h i p a n d homelessness, battling alcoholism along the way.

After 9 months at the Salvation Army, Mike swore to himself he would make the best of his time at EWC and begin to rebuild his life. Within 2 weeks of his entry he obtained full-time employment, and kept the job throughout his 7 month stay within the program. Mike left the program in October 2014, he has maintained his sobriety, still has his apartment, and job, and has just recently bought a car. Mike is one of many successes!

Support Group Meetings Money Management

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Cornfields LLC

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IPCC

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Little Lady Foods

AA/NA Meetings

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Burger King

Man to Man

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Waste Management

Spiritual Enrichment

Ethnicity/Race

Anger Management

Victory Life Skills EWC alumni support Individual Counseling

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Waukegan Township Staben House Transitional housing for women with children Phone (847) 244-9944; lcastellanos@waukegantownship.com Staben House program highlights for 2014-2015 include: # of Individuals Served last year 63 # of Adults Served last year 23 # of Children Served last year 40

17 Males

23 Females

ENTRY 75% of families entering the program came from an Emergency Shelter The average change in Overall income for families exiting the program was $879.00 dollars.

100% of families entering the program signed up for Mainstream benefits.

EXIT # that Exited the program 17 Adults

46

29 Children

85% of Families exiting the program transitioned to Permanent Housing 40% of the families entering the Staben House program had a history of domestic violence.

Average # Served each night Bed Utilization Rate

16

Erica’s Journey After living 90 days in an emergency shelter operated by Catholic Charities Erica entered the Staben House program.

Within six months of entering the Staben House program, Erica had secured full time employment at Lake Forest Hospital, established a savings account, secured her drivers license and purchased a vehicle while maintaining a savings account of over 4,000.00 dollars.

Erica will be transitioning into her own apartment at the end of this month.

Niki’s Journey After a failed relationship Nik i f o und he r se l f pregnant for a second time with a 1.5 year old in hand and homeless. She ended at PADS where she was referred to Staben House. She gave birth to a beautiful baby boy while in the program but six weeks later Niki secured child care, full time employment at the local Marshalls and started a savings account. At the end of May Niki will be transitioning to her own apartment.

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Waukegan Township Assistance Program 149 South Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: (847) 244-4900 

General Assistance

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Emergency Assistance

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ReEntry Assistance

Waukegan Township Assistance Program provides a variety of assistance to Township Residents

General Assistance/Other Program Highlights for 2014-2015 In 2014/2015 Assistance for residents of Waukegan Township was provided in the following areas: 

Agency referrals

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Nutrition and Wellness Workshops

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Transportation Assistance

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Food Assistance

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Prescription Assistance

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Utility Assistance

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Funeral Assistance

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Rental Assistance

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Employment Assistance

Homeless Prevention 

In 2014/2015

SSI Representative Payee and Advo-  cacy

Legal Assistance

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2121 Total cases were seen by our case manager

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437 were new cases

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337 were re-opened cases from previous visits

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1347 were on-going cases from previous visits

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408 Total Nutrition and Wellness workshop participants

2121 Total Cases 21% 16% 63%

New Cases

Re-Open Cases

On-Going Cases

ReClaim, ReConnect, and ReEntry Program Is a program designed to provide ex-offenders with the tools and skills needed to become gainfully employed while reducing recidivism rates in Lake County, IL.

529 Total Repatriate Cases 48% 52%

In 2014/2015—529 Total Repatriates were seen:

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277 New Repatriates and 252 On-going Repatriates utilized the services of our Employment Specialist

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52% New Repatriates

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48% On-Going Repatriates

New Repatriates

Repatriate Employment

362 Repatriates became Full-Time employed and 167 Repatriates became Temporary Full-Time employed

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68% Full Time Employment

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32% Temporary Full Time Employment

On-Going Repatriates

32% 68%

Full Time

Temporary Full Time

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Waukegan Township Assistance Program 149 South Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone: (847) 244-4900 

General Assistance

Emergency Assistance

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ReEntry Assistance

Employment Figures 

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The average wage for the 9 General Assistance participants who gained Full-Time employment was $9.00

Employment Figures for General Assistance Clients 10

5

The average wage for the 362 R.R.R. participants who gained Full-Time employment was $9.88

9

$9.00

Total Clients

Average Wage

0

General Assistance Clients with Full-Time Employment and Average Wage

RRR Clients with Full-Time Employment and Average Wage General Assistance Clients with Full-Time Employment and Average Wage

The average wage for the 167 R.R.R. participants who gained Temporary Full-Time employment was $9.25

362 $9.88

Total Clients Average Wage

Legal Help Desk Expungement

In 2014/2015

39%

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Record Expungement—51 in Total 

20 Granted and 31 Pending

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39% Granted and 61% Pending

Record Sealing —37 in Total 

20 Granted and 17 Pending

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54% Granted and 46% Pending

Executive Clemency—57 in Total and all Pending

61%

Granted

Pending

Sealing 46% 54%

Granted

Pending

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Waukegan Township Supervisor’s Initiatives 149 S. Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone (847) 244-4900 Page 1 (of 2) Supervisor’s Initiatives for 2014-2015 include: Enhanced Senior Taxi Ticket Initiative 

Allows population 55 and better to receive monthly taxi tickets in the mail without calling monthly

Local Agencies and organizations assisted by Waukegan Township in 2014/2015 

Elite Striders Drill Team

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Waukegan High School Booster Club

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North Shore Community Service League

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North Chicago High School

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Foss Park District

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Words on Wheels

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St. Joseph Academy

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University of IL Cooperative Extension

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Community Action Partnership

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Puerto Rican Society

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First Baptist Church Youth Group

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Mary’s Mission

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Family First Center

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Northern IL Youth Sport Organization

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Andrew Cooke Magnet School

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Love, Inc. of Lake County

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Healthreach Clinic

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Waukegan Park District

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YouthBuild

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Waukegan Main Street

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Mother’s Trust Foundation

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NiCasa

The Artis Yancey Historically Black Colleges and Universities Tour presented by Waukegan Township & Partners provided, for 38 area high school students, tours to institutions of higher learning in 4 states, including: 

North Carolina A&T

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Virginia State University

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Virginia Union University

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Bowie State University

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Morgan State University

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Hampton University

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Howard University

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University of D.C.

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Georgetown University

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Johns Hopkins University

Included this year: tours of the historical Smithsonian Museum, Nation Mall with stops at Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, George Washington Memorial and Virginia Aquarium and Marine Center to name a few.

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Waukegan Township Supervisor’s Initiatives 149 S. Genesee Street Waukegan, IL 60085 Phone (847) 244-4900 Page 2 (of 2)

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Waukegan Township Financial Report For year fiscal year 3/1/14- 2/28/15 Town Fund - Page 1 (of 3)

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Waukegan Township Financial Report For year fiscal year 3/1/14- 2/28/15 Town Fund - Page 2 (of 3)

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Waukegan Township Financial Report For year fiscal year 3/1/14 - 2/28/15 Town Fund Page 3 (of 3)

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Waukegan Township Financial Report For year fiscal year 3/1/14 - 2/28/15 General Assistance Fund Page 1 (of 3)

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Waukegan Township Financial Report or year fiscal year 3/1/14 - 2/28/15 General Assistance Fund Page 2 (of 3)

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Waukegan Township Financial Report or year fiscal year 3/1/14 - 2/28/15 General Assistance Fund Page 3 (of 3)

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Waukegan Township Financial Report For year fiscal year 3/1/14 - 2/28/15 Senior Fund Page 1 (of 2)

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Waukegan Township Financial Report For year fiscal year 3/1/14 - 2/28/15 Senior Fund Page 2 (of 2)

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Waukegan Township Financial Report For year fiscal year 3/1/14 -- 2/28/15 Road & Bridge Fund Page 1 (of 2)

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Waukegan Township Financial Report For year fiscal year 3/1/14 -- 2/28/15 Road & Bridge Fund Page 2 (of 2)

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Waukegan Township Financial Report For year fiscal year 3/1/14 - 2/28/15 FICA and IMRF Fund and Recap

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Waukegan Township Financial Report For year fiscal year 3/1/14 - 2/28/15 Revenues and Expense Summary Recompilation

Fund

Amount

Total Revenues by Fund General Town Fund

1,577,033.48

General Assistance Fund 1,229,076.89 IMRF/FICA Fund Senior Fund Road & Bridge Fund

Total All Revenues

305,034.78 1,488,879.18 236,011.76

4,836,036.09

Total Expenditures by Fund General Town Fund

1,580,870.91

General Assistance Fund

1,126,980.58

IMRF/FICA Fund Senior Fund

Road & Bridge Fund

Total all Expenditures

Revenues over Expenditures

333,177.31 1,496,401.55

176,460.60

4,716,890,95

119,145.14

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Waukegan Township Financial Report For year fiscal year 3/1/14 - 2/28/15 Revenues and Expense Summary

1200000 1000000 800000

General Assistance Levy Senior Levy

600000 400000 200000 0 2012 2013 2014 2015

2015 Honorees:

John Sarantakis - Peoples Choice Josh Bill -Teacher of the Year Award Judge Bridges – Circuit Court Judge Germaine Castellanos, Teacher Presidential Award Richard Bradshaw – Owner of Bradshaw & Range For tickets or information call 847-244-9242.

Proceeds to benefit Staben House, transitional housing facility for women with children and the Eddie Washington Center, transitional housing facility for men. For more information or sponsorship opportunities contact 847-244-4900.

Please join us as we raise money to provide programs and supportive services that will enable ex-offenders to become self-sufficient and productive members of the community.

Bring your family, friends, clubs, groups, organizations and run/walk to help support programs for senior citizens in our community! For more information contact 847-244-9242.

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Cruise the Mississippi, dine and enjoy Big Band Sounds! Take yourself on a cruise that puts you back in the time of the Big Band era. Our entertainers will be performing songs by Glenn Miller, Guy Lombardo, Louie Armstrong, and many others. Your 4-hour cruise will start off with our hot homemade sticky rolls with assorted fresh fruits and our hot lunch buffet. Depart from Park Place at 7 a.m. $98 fee includes transportation, lunch and cruise.

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Waukegan Township’s Park Place Banquet Hall Celebrate your special event at our facility located in Park Place Center, 414 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan.

Reasonable rates–call (847) 244-9242 today to reserve! $35.00 per hour (during business hours) $50.00 per hour (when closed) $75.00 per hour (holiday) Commercial Kitchen Flat Rate $50.00 with room rental only. Deposit to reserve the room $100.00.

Waukegan Township provides passport services and pictures. You can apply for your passport at the Supervisor’s office. Passport Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm. Call one of our passport processing agents for fees and requirements at 847-244-4900. Apply in person at: 149 S. Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL (Se habla espanol).

Park Place Gift Shoppe!

Divine Nine Greek Apparel & Paraphernalia! We have Greek merchandise right here in your own back yard. Park Place Gift Shoppe sells items for all the National Pan Hel Sororities and Fraternities.

We have a fine selection of other gift items which include: Jewelry, Scarves, Purses, Bingo Dabbers, School Supplies, Church Hats, Shea Butter, Greeting Cards, and a variety of other Items. Please stop by the Park Place Gift Shoppe 414 S. Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL. Call - (847) 244-9242.

Family reunion or organizational outing?

Seating Capacity 32. Advertising space is available. Waukegan Township Park Place offers luxury coach bus rentals. Reasonable rates–call (847) 244-9242 today for more information.

Illinois FREE Discount Prescription Card 65% on Prescriptions - 59,000+ Pharmacies, no paperwork to fill out. No hidden fees for card, no health restrictions. Everyone is accepted, brand or generic drugs. Save 50% to 80% on lab/imaging. Call (847) 244-4900 For info, pick up your card today and start saving! RX cards available at Supervisor’s Office 149 S. Genesee Street or Park Place 414 S. Lewis Ave; Waukegan, IL.