Kathleen M. O'Connor
Supervisor
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My Kind of Township 2018 5K Fun Run!
Thank you to all who participated in the My Kind of Township 2018 5K Fun Run on Saturday, July 14th! The funds raised will benefit Libertyville Township’s Open Space District. The event started with a lively warm-up led by Heather Fahrenkrog of Heather’s Gym in Libertyville! A special thank you to Carmel High School and our sponsors: Wifler law group, Susan Behringer @properties, David Nield, Matt and Mary Kovatch, Carol August, Centre Club, Heather’s Gym, and Rosati’s Pizza!
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Secretary of State Emergency Contact Database
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f you are an Illinois resident and have an Illinois driver's license, instruction permit and/or identification card, you are eligible to register your emergency contact information.
The Emergency Contact Database also allows you to enter basic medical information such as disabilities, medical conditions or special needs (i.e., drug allergies or taking certain prescription medication).
You may voluntarily enter one or two individuals to serve as your emergency contacts in the event you are involved in a traffic crash or have a medical emergency where you cannot communicate directly with law enforcement or emergency responders.
The Emergency Contact Database also allows you to enter basic medical information such as disabilities, medical conditions or special needs (i.e., drug allergies or taking certain prescription medication).
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Township Board Meeting
Thursday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m.
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The August Township Board Meeting Has Been
Rescheduled to August 23
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News from The Highway Commissioner:
Des Plaines River Gauge Now Installed at Rockland Road Bridge
The Des Plaines River starts to back-up into Lake Minear at approximately 650.50.
We start to begin to make sand bags at 651.75, which is the 10-year flood elevation.
654.0 is the 50-year flood elevation.
655.0 is the 100-year flood elevation.
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Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Lake County
A mosquito pool (batch of mosquitoes) sampled on June 28 in Highland Park has tested positive for West Nile virus. The mosquito pool is the first confirmed indicator of West Nile presence in Lake County in 2018.
Find out more
, including who to call if you want to report areas of stagnant water, report locations of dead birds, and obtain more information on the signs and symptoms of West Nile virus.
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The Baldies are Back in Town
You’ll find bald eagles soaring high in the sky, slowly flapping over water, perched in trees, or even on the ground. Look for them near rivers, lakes, marshes and shorelines. Bald eagles mainly eat fish, but also hunt mammals, waterfowl and carrion. Young eagles attain their white head feathers after about five years, so don’t rule out the possibility that giant brown bird overhead is a baldy. Look for a bright yellow, hooked bill and mottled white feathers on the body.
Nests are built near the trunk, high in the tree but below the crown. The diameter of a nest is typically 5 to 6 feet; height ranges from 2 to 4 feet. The nest may be reused (and added to) for years. The
Lake County Forest Preserves
has confirmed a few local nests in recent years, including this one photographed in April in southwestern Lake County.
Send us an email
and let us know if you see an active nest while out exploring your preserves.
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The 90th Annual Lake County Fair
The 90th annual Lake County Fair returns July 25 through 29 at the Lake County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Grayslake. Check out new attractions including the Timberworks Lumberjack Show and family activities presented by the
Illinois National Guard
. Returning favorites include truck-and-tractor pulls, demolition derby, 4-H exhibitions, and more. Visit
www.lcfair.com
for more
information.
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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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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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