I apologize if you had an issue with any of the links in my last newsletter. We had an issue with our website that is now fixed. Thank you for your patience.

Our office is receiving questions as to where you will be able view your ballot for the March 20th election. I just got off the phone with the clerks office and they said the ballots are not yet certified by the State Board of Elections. They anticipate the ballots will be available for preview late next week. I will send an email when they are available to view.

Fremont Township is happy to register you to vote. Please call before you come to make sure a registrar is in the office. Call 847 223-2847.

You may also register to vote on-line by clicking here.

To verify you are registered to vote, click here.

To request a ballot by mail, click here.



County Clerk Carla Wyckoff called to see if Fremont Township could accommodate early voting. The only place we have available is Highway Commissioner Bill Grinnell's office. Bill agreed to move everything out of his office to provide a place for early voters. The Highway Department is located at 22376 Erhart Road, across from St. Mary's Church. (through our driveway in the back)

Early Voting at Fremont Township is from March 5 until March 17

Monday – Friday open from 9:00 am til 5:00 pm

Saturday open from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Closed on Sunday

To see all early voting locations, dates and hours  click here.

To Vote By Mail

Clerk's office must receive your completed application by noon on Thursday, Mar. 15. First dayfor the clerks office to mail a ballot to you is Feb. 8.

On-line application

Questions? Call 847 377-2406.

Duplicate Bridge at Fremont Township on Monday mornings. Contact Joe Connelly at 847 271-1666. This is ACBL sanctioned so you can earn points.

Cert Training - This free training course on emergency preparedness will run on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm, February 14 through March 21.  Sessions will be held at the Fremont Township Center.  Are you prepared for the unexpected? Is the safety of your family a priority for you? Do you have a preparedness kit for your family? Do you know where your gas shut off is or how to turn off the electricity to your home? These and other safety questions are answered in the CERT class being offered by Fremont Township. Application

   More information

Free Hearing and Otoscope Exam- Thursday, March 1 from 10:00 am til 2:00 pm

More Information Call Jeanne Pinkerton at 847-362-7500 for an appointment.

Early Voting - March 5 until March 17 at the Fremont Highway Department. 22376 Erhart Road, Mundelein.

Monday – Friday open from 9:00 am til 5:00 pm

Saturday open from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

To see all early voting locations, dates and hours click here

Passport Event- Apply for or renew your passport at Fremont Township Saturday, March 10 from 9:00 am til 2:00 pm. More information.

Secretary of State Mobile DMV Event - The Mobile DMV will be at Fremont Township on April 13, 2018 from 10:00 am til 2:00 pm. More information.

Diabetes 101 - Lunch and learn about diabetes basics, presented by Advocate Condell.

Wednesday, April 25th at noon. 22385 Route 60 around back in the lower level.

$6 donation Call Kari Pohar to register at 847 740-6708.

Yoga Chair Yoga- Benefits of yoga include balance, strength, flexibility and protection from injury. This one hour class will meet for eight weeks beginning Thursday May 3 at 10 am. Click here for more information. Call Kari Pohar to register at 847 740-6708.

AARP Defensive Driving Course will be held on Tuesday, May 8 and Wednesday May 9 from 9:00 am til 1:00 pm. Call Nancy at 847 223-2847 to register.

$15.00 for AARP members and $20.00 for non AARP members.

You must attend both classes.

A Matter of Balance - Do you have concerns about falling? Would you like to learn more about how to reduce the fear of falling? You are eligible if you are 60 or older, ambulatory, or concerned about falling. This eight week workshop begins Thursday July 12 from 10 am til noon at Fremont Township. Call Kari Pohar to register at 847 740-6708.

Electronic Recycling and Shredding - September 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Last summer, Fremont Township was awarded $6000 grant from ComEd Green Region Openlands to convert 1.25 acres at our administrative and highway complex to native prairie. The work began in November with the seeding and will continue this spring with the planting of native shrubs and trees.

We are excited that the Fremont Middle School's 6th grade Personalized Learning Program has joined in the project by learning about the importance of native plants and designing informational signs for visitors to learn more about our conservation campus. If you'd like to learn more about this project or about the Fremont Township Community Garden, please join a free informational meeting of the Wild Ones organization on Tuesday, February 6th at 7 pm at the Fremont Library.

NETFLIX SCAM: Police say if you get an email that appears to be from Netflix urging you to update your credit card information, don't do it. The scam, which was first noticed in early  November , manifests itself as "an email from a fake account has been circulating to Netflix customers alerting them of the deactivation of their account because the company could not validate billing information. The fraudulent email asks people to click a link to enter their personal information. More Information from Netflix

BEWARE OF UTILITY SCAM :  ComEd  is warning customers to be on alert for scam artists claiming to be a ComEd representative seeking payment. The company has seen a significant increase in reports from small businesses and residential customers who were victimized by these types of scam incidents.

Customers can avoid being scammed by taking a few precautions:

• Never provide social security or personal information to anyone initiating contact with you claiming to be a ComEd representative or requesting you to send money to another person or entity other than ComEd.

• Ask to see a company photo ID before allowing any utility worker into your home or business.

• When in doubt, check it out. Be skeptical of individuals wearing clothing with old or defaced company logos. If you have any doubts, ask to see a company photo ID and if you are still not sure, call our customer service to verify.

• Never make payment for services to anyone coming to the door or someone who is trying to pressure you on the phone.

If you’ve been victimized by fraud, the Consumer Protection Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s office may be able to help. Visit   www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumers.

February 8, 9 & 10 at 7:30 pm

February 9 at 3:45

More Information

Friends of the Fremont Public Library

1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, Il. 60060

USED BOOK SALE

Saturday Feb. 10 10:00 - 4:30

Sunday Feb. 11, 1:00 – 4:30

The NORTH CENTRAL O GAUGERS Model Railroad Club, Inc. will also be running their Model trains from 10:00-4:00 on Sat. Feb. 10. The kids (young and old) will have fun watching all the different trains.

Save the date! This great cast of characters from Fremont Township CERT will be at the Fremont Library in Mundelein on Monday, Feb 19, 2018, at 7 PM. The topic is "Preparing for Spring Weather". Join them and learn how to prepare for tornadoes, floods, storms. The library prefers that you register. You can register at  fremontlibrary.org  or call 847-566-8702

If you have concerns about falling and would like to learn more about how to reduce the fear of falling, Round Lake Park is offering A Matter of Balance Class beginning March 22 for 8 weeks on Thursdays at 1:00 pm. You are eligible if you are 60 or older, ambulatory or concerned about falling. Call Kari Pohar at 847 740-6708 to register.

The Illinois Sheriff’s Association annually issues over 100 scholarships throughout the state. Eligible Lake County students compete for a $500 scholarship that is awarded in Lake County each year. Applicants for the scholarships compete in an essay contest, as part of their application process. For more information, please contact the Sheriff’s Administration at 847-377-4000. Scholarship deadline is March 15, 2018. Application

Township Officials Scholarship There are seven $1500.00 scholarships available. Illinois high school seniors who will continue their education in-state may apply for Township of Illinois scholarships. Please mail your completed application, postmarked no later than March 1, 2018 to: Township Officials of Illinois Attn.: Scholarship Committee 3217 Northfield Drive Springfield, Illinois 62702 Click here for the application

The Friends of Volo Bog is offering an  Entering College scholarship  and a  Continuing College scholarship  for $1,000 each to outstanding students interested in pursuing an environmental career. To be eligible for the  Entering College  scholarship the applicant must reside in Lake, McHenry, Kane, Cook, DuPage, Kendall, or Will County, attend a high school in one of these counties, have a minimum B average for the first three years, and plan to attend an accredited college or university. The applicant should be planning to enter a career directly related to preserving the natural environment. More Information

This video explains this transportation tool in Lake County which can help you in your transportation decisions.The Lake County Department of Transportation has more than 350 traffic monitoring cameras to give residents a live view of traffic conditions and to coordinate traffic signals to improve the flow of traffic in Lake County. Watch the video below to learn more about it. Learn how to sign up to get this important information.

Help is only a phone call or text away. Get immediate mental health assistance by using these free services while remaining anonymous. 

Crisis Care Hotline

Speak with a counselor anytime by calling 847-377-8088 . They can help guide you through difficult times, manage stress, anxiety and depression, and cope with longer-term difficulties.

 

Text-A-Tip

Download the Lake County Help app, available on the Google Play Store and the Apple Store. Within the app, select the 24/7 Text-A-Tip hotline where you will send a message to a dedicated number and receive an immediate response from a licensed clinician while remaining anonymous. The anonymity makes it a comfortable place for students to share information and provides a safe outlet for voicing concerns about themselves and others.

“A Way Out” is a Lake County, Illinois Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion pilot program, designed to fast-track users to substance abuse programs and services. This program is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at participating police departments across Lake County and ensures no criminal charges will be sought for those that may be in possession of narcotics or paraphernalia, as long as assistance is sought out by the prospective program participant.

“A Way Out” is a program developed by the Lake County Opioid Initiative to create additional treatment access points, reduce crime, reduce substance-related harms, re-frame the role law enforcement plays in community safety, and unite the community. For too long, substance use has been stigmatized and dealt with as a criminal issue. Substance use is a public health problem that needs to be addressed as such. Lake County Opioid Initiative is committed to developing innovative ways to create positive change in our community as it regards substance use and mental health. 

Jobs Openings at the Lake County Forest Preserve

Job Openings at Lake County Government

If you are on facebook, like the Mundelein Jobs Page for more local opportunities.

Click here for directions to any of these locations.