Kathleen M. O'Connor
Supervisor
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Sofia Coury Recognized at Township Board Meeting
Sofia Coury, a sophomore at Carmel Catholic High School was recognized by the Township at the October 11th Township Board Meeting. Supervisor O'Connor awarded Ms. Coury a Certificate of Appreciation for the Literacy Project that she completed for her Girl Scout Gold Award.
The Gold Award is the highest achievement within the Girl Scouts of the USA, earned by Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts. Only 5.4% of eligible Girl Scouts successfully earn the Gold Award. Ms. Coury assembled 80 Literacy Kits for the children whose families use the Township food pantry.
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Job Fair at Libertyville Township Thursday, November 7 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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RTA’s Mobility Management Resource Day
November 13 at Libertyville Township
An RTA rep will be at the Township Food Pantry on Tuesday, November 13 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Accessible Metra, Pace and CTA buses and trains are easy to use and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) would love to show you how! It is important that older adults and people with disabilities stay informed about accessible public transportation options to get to appointments, maintain social connections, and enjoy independent travel!
Topics Covered:
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Local Public Transportation Options
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Accessibility features on CTA, Pace, and Metra
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Planning an Accessible Trip
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Ventra Cards
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RTA’s Reduced Fare and Ride Free Programs
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Travel Safety Tips
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RTA’s Free Travel Training Program
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Q&A sessions with an RTA Representative
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Onsite assistance with Reduced Fare Cards Available
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IDOT Road Closure Notice:
Northbound US Route 45/Lake Street in Libertyville
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the removal and replacement of a Metra retaining wall will require closing northbound Lake Street (Rte. 45) in Libertyville beginning, weather permitting, Thursday, Oct. 18.
A detour will direct northbound motorists west on Peterson Road, north on Illinois 83 east on Belividere Road (Illinois 120) to reconnect with Lake Street. Southbound Lake Street (Rte. 45) will remain open during reconstruction.
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Trick or Treat Hours
Village of Libertyville: Wednesday, October 31 4-8 p.m
Village of Mundelein: Wednesday, October 31 4-8 p.m
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Township Food Pantry News
Would you like to give back to your community? We are looking for a few good volunteers for the food pantry! Volunteers pack orders on Tuesdays. Two shifts are available.
Call Liz at 847-816-5989 for more information.
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October Township Board Meeting
will be held on the 25th at 7 p.m.
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November 6, 2018 Election News
ELECTION: Voter Registration, Early Voting Sites, and More
Voter Registration
It’s not too late to register to vote in the upcoming election! You can register during early voting at any early voting location, from Oct. 22 to Nov. 5, and on Election Day.
Vote by Mail
Skip the lines on Election Day by voting by mail! Registered voters must submit a
required application form
by noon on Nov. 1 vote by mail. Returning voted by mail ballots must be postmarked by midnight on Nov. 6.
Early Voting
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Celebrate Fall at a Festival in Lake County
One of the best things about saying farewell to summer is looking forward to a fall festival in Lake County! Enjoy autumn’s glows firsthand while heading to an Oktoberfest, get spooked, pick out pumpkins or get lost in a maze of maize. View
Visit Lake County’s guide to the county’s fall festivals
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The Community Emergency Response Team
CERT- program educates people about disaster preparedness for emergencies that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills. These groups can provide immediate assistance to victims in their area and assist professional responders with prioritization and allocation of resources following a disaster. Training will take place at Mundelein Fire Station #1 at 1000 N Midlothian. Dates and times for training are Friday November 2 6:00-10:00 pm, Saturday November 3 8:00-4:00 pm, and Sunday November 4 8:00-4:00 pm.
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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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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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