A budget of $66.8 million for 2024 was approved by the Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners last week. About 59%, or $39,161,800, of the budget will be used for operating expenses. Another 33% is for debt service payments, and the last 8% will be used for capital expenditures. The anticipated tax levy to be collected in 2024 is about $51 million, which is up about 2.8% from last ...