Kathleen M. O'Connor
Supervisor
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First 2018 Human Case of West Nile Virus in Lake County
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is reporting the first human case of West Nile virus in Lake County for 2018. A Waukegan resident in her 60s became ill in mid-August.
"Take precautions to protect yourself from mosquito bites and West Nile virus,” said Mark Pfister, the Health Department’s Executive Director. “Even though the weather is getting cooler, mosquitoes will remain active until the first hard frost.”
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National Recovery Month, September 2018
Prevention Works. Treatment is Effective. People Recover.
Recovery from mental health and substance use disorders is real. Millions of people are in recovery, sharing hope, help and support. However, many more still need treatment and recovery services.
In recognition of
National Recovery Month
, we ask that you help spread the word of these life-saving services. We've all been impacted in some way by mental health and substance use disorders. Let's make it known that prevention works, treatment is effective, and recovery is possible.
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Grandparent Telephone Scam
It’s making the rounds again. Make sure you and your loved ones know how to protect themselves. The scammers target the elderly under the guise that one of their grandchildren are in trouble and need money.
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Patriot Path Public Hearing
The Lake County Division of Transportation is currently conducting an engineering study for a 5.5 mile long bike path along IL Route 137 from the Des Plaines River Trail in Libertyville to the Robert McClory Bike Path in North Chicago. A public hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Independence Grove.
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Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.
Learn life-saving skills such as CPR and first aid. Check your insurance policies for hazards you may face. Know practical safety steps like shutting off water and gas. As Lake County joins in observing National Preparedness Month through September, work with your family and community to develop an action plan, so you can be prepared if an emergency should occur.
Check out these resources
that can help you plan.
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September Township Board Meetings
will be held on the 13th and the 27th at 7 p.m.
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Household Chemical Waste Event
(you'll need an appointment!)
Monday, September 24th, 2018
at our facility located at: 1311 N. Estes Street Gurnee, IL 60031
APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED
for Household Chemical Waste Events located at our Gurnee Facility to ensure safety & efficiency. Collections are for residential waste only. No business waste will be accepted. All SWALCO HCW Collection Events are FREE for Illinois residents ONLY.
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Township Food Pantry
Needs your paper grocery bags! Please consider donating your brown paper grocery bags to the Libertyville Township food pantry.
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Find everything you need to vote!
Make sure you are registered, your information is accurate,and where to vote. You can even sign up for a reminder to vote
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From your Mailbox to the Ballot Box
Beginning August 8, Lake County residents correctly registered with their current name and address can complete the required application to request a ballot by mail for the November 6, 2018 election.
Electronic and paper application forms are available by
Although any registered voter can vote by mail, this is an ideal voting option for snowbirds, students away at school, and those who will be traveling on Election Day as your ballot can be mailed anywhere.
According to Illinois state statute, ballots cannot be mailed to voters until late September.
The Clerk's office must receive your completed application by noon on Thursday, November 1. Voted ballots being returned by mail must be postmarked by midnight on Election Day.
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Are You Registered to Vote?
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f you need to update your record or register for the first time, voter registration is open now and is conveniently available at many locations around the county, or by mail. You can register to vote at the Libertyville Township office also.
We are open Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Each applicant must be a United States citizen, 18 years of age by Election Day, and meet a 30-day Lake County residency requirement.
Two forms of valid identification must be presented at the time of registration.
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Ride Lake County Central
This curb-to-curb Pace bus service travels East in Lake County – any destinations located in Libertyville, Fremont Shields Townships, Village of Libertyville, Village of Mundelein, , Vernon Hills Shopping Center, Metra Station (Lake Forest), Lake County Health Dept., Walmart Fountain Square, Grayslake Medical Offices, Doctors on Winchester Road, College of Lake County, Greenleaf Medical Offices. Call Pace at 1-800-201-6446 to register and schedule your rides.
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RTA Reduced Fare Pass Applications
New Applicants--
Seniors 65 and over may apply for the RTA Pass at Libertyville Township. Taking the train downtown? This will save you money and it is free. It takes 3 to 4 weeks to receive the pass in the mail. Bring in a 2x2 inch photo and your Illinois driver's license.
The RTA Reduced Fare Permit allows older adults, age 65 and older, and qualified people with disabilities and Medicare recipients to ride all RTA fixed-route services (regularly scheduled CTA, Metra and Pace buses or trains in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties) at a reduced fare.
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Who are my legislators? To contact your legislator, click on the names below.
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Township Officials
Supervisor
Clerk
Highway Commissioner
Assessor
Carol A. August, Trustee
Matthew Kovatch, Trustee
David Nield, Trustee
Terry A. White, Trustee
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Township Contact Information
Office of the Supervisor
359 Merrill Court, Libertyville, IL 60048
Phone: 847.816.6800
Fax: 847.816.0861
Office of the Highway Commissioner
343 Merrill Court
Phone: 847.362.3350
Office of the Assessor
Phone: 847.362.5900
Fax: 847.816.4789
Office of the Clerk:
Phone:847.816.6872
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