Kathleen M. O'Connor
Supervisor
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Libertyville Township will be closed on Wednesday, July 4
in observance
of Independence Day.
The Township will close at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 3
Have a safe and Happy Fourth of July!
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Don't miss out!! 5K Fun Run is Just Around the Corner!
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Saturday, July 14 at 9:00 a.m.
If you can’t make the race but would like to be a sponsor, make checks out to
Libertyville Township Open Space
and send to 359 Merrill Court, Libertyville.
If you sponsor by Friday, July 6, you will receive an official t-shirt (please specify your size on check.)
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JOIN US FOR AN OPEN SPACE VOLUNTEER WORK DAY!
On Saturday, July 14, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, we will hold a volunteer work day at the Liberty Prairie Nature Preserve. No experience is necessary – we’ll show you what to do, and we’ll explain why it’s important. We’ll also provide gloves, goggles and hand tools (if needed), drinking water and snacks. This is a partnership of Libertyville Township and Openlands.
We are a hardy bunch but workdays will not be held under the following conditions:
· Temperatures of 95 degrees or higher
· Lightening or extremely high winds.
Directions to Liberty Prairie Nature Preserve, 18267 Casey Road, Grayslake, IL:
Located on the south side of Casey Road, one mile west of Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21).
Turn into the driveway and park/meet where the driveway crosses the trail. This is a private driveway. Parking is only permitted on volunteer work days.
Youth Guidelines
Children 12 and older are welcome if accompanied by a supervising adult. High school students who enjoy working in the outdoors are welcome with parental permission. Releases will be available at the work day.
Questions?
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Libertyville Fourth of July Fireworks
The fireworks display is set for dusk on July 4th at approximately 9:30 p.m in Butler Park. Preceding the fireworks will be a performance of patriotic tunes by the Libertyville Band at 7:30 p.m. at the Butler
Lake Bandshell.
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Celebrate the Fourth of July in Lake County
Whether you’re looking for a parade, live music and delicious food or a spot to set down your blanket and watch the fireworks, Lake County has lots of ways to enjoy the Fourth of July. Check out
Visit Lake County’s Guide to the Fourth of July
to discover ways to celebrate.
Here are some local celebrations to check out:
- Hawthorn Woods' Fourth of July concert and fireworks extravaganza will begin at 6 p.m. July 3, and the parade will take place July 4. Learn more
- Vernon Hills' Fourth of July festivities will include the parade at 9 a.m., band at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at Century Park.
- Beginning June 30 through July 4, join Six Flags Great America in Gurnee at July 4th Fest. Learn more
- Be a part of the Great Lakes Naval Base's Fourth of July celebration on historic Ross Field from 3 to 11 p.m. July 3 and 3 to 10 p.m. July 4. Celebrate our nation's independence with fire-cracking festival fun. Learn more.
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Construction Season in Full Swing in Lake County
Spring has sprung, which means you've probably seen construction projects popping up along your commute as the County continues its commitment to investing in transportation. In this County update, County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor joins
Lcdot - Lake County, IL Division of Transportation
's new Director, Shane Schneider, as they talk about some of the projects such as Cedar Lake Road, Quentin Road and the Millburn Bypass.
Road Closures
Did you know that you can have information about road closures delivered to your inbox? We have an email subscription specifically for people who wish to be notified when roads are closed due to construction. Most of the time the information is specific to county highways, but when we receive news releases from IDOT or the IL Tollway we forward them along as a courtesy.
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Lake County Partners with Waze Connected Citizens Program
The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is launching a data-sharing partnership with Waze, the free, crowdsourced traffic and navigation app powered by the world’s largest community of drivers. Partnering with the Waze Connected Citizens Program gives LCDOT traffic engineers access to real-time road activity as reported by Waze users. Using the data from motorist insights, with information already generated through the Lake County PASSAGE system, operators can make well-informed decisions and act to reduce congestion and help keep traffic moving.
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Mundelein Park District to Launch “GO MUNDELEIN”
Mundelein Park & Recreation District is pleased to announce the launch of “GO MUNDELEIN,” a new and FREE community health initiative designed to increase community health through activity, education, and collaboration.
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Township Board Meeting
Thursday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m.
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Metra: Kids Ride For Free All Summer Long
Metra announced that up to three children age 11 and under will be able to ride free with an adult beginning this Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day as part of its expanded Family Fares program.
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Fight the Bite
Summer is finally here, and warmer temperatures mean more outdoor fun and more mosquitoes. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center reminds you to “Fight the Bite” and protect yourself and your family from West Nile virus, an illness spread by mosquitoes.
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Road Closure News from the Highway Commissioner
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Libertyville Farmer's Market
Join us every Thursday morning
through October 18
7:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
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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 Passes at Libertyville Township
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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Are You Registered to Vote?
Township Clerk Anne Hansen registered senior citizens at Green Oaks Senior Living in Libertyville last week and will be returning to various assisted living residences as the November election approaches.
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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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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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