People in Phase 1b of the State’s vaccination plan, which includes frontline essential workers and residents age 65 and over, are currently eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Those who live or work in Lake County can register for vaccine notifications on the Allvax website. Visit the IDPH website to find vaccine locations and learn more about who is eligible in each phase of the State's vaccination plan.

Lake County is offering help to senior citizens who have questions about the vaccine or need assistance registering to receive it; click here for more information. Vernon Township is helping seniors make vaccine appointments, and arranging transportation to vaccination sites if needed. For more information call 847-634-4600. Ela Township is offering services for seniors related to the pandemic, including medication and grocery pickups. More information can be found here. Fremont Township residents can click here for learn about senior services.

The Village Board has approved minor repairs to the bridge's cover after a truck collision on its east-facing side. The driver of the truck was cited for violating the bridge’s height restriction and disobeying traffic signs, and the driver's insurance company will be paying for the repairs. Fortunately, the bridge is protected by a steel frame and damage to the cover was only aesthetic. In reviewing ways to reduce future accidents, the Board passed an ordinance in January to change sections of Robert Parker Coffin Road leading up to and across the bridge to ‘local traffic only.’ Repairs will take place within a few weeks, depending on weather conditions.

The first day mail-in ballots will be sent out to voters who request them will be March 12, 2021. Residents can submit a ballot application electronically on the Lake County Voter Power page, or click here to fill out a form to mail to: Lake County Clerk, Voting by Mail Dept., 18 N. County Street, Waukegan, Illinois 60085. For more information about the April 6, 2021 Election, and to review a variety of voter services, click here.

According to a recent Daily Herald article, the full Lake County Board is planning to meet on March 9, 2021 to vote on a proposed 8-cent per gallon tax increase to pay for transportation projects. For more information about this meeting, please click visit the Lake County Board meeting and agenda web page here.

The Rotary Club of Long Grove / Kildeer / Hawthorn Woods will be hosting electronics recycling events in partnership with Buffalo Grove-based EZ Electronics: tomorrow (Friday, March 5) from 9 a.m. - noon in Hawthorn Woods at the Aquatic Center and on Saturday, May 6, also from 9 a.m. - noon, in Kildeer at the Quentin Collection Shopping Center. Certain fees apply for different electronics. Please visit this link and scroll down the page for additional information.

It's time to spring forward for Daylight Saving Time (DST) Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 2 a.m., when clocks should be set forward one hour. So, what’s the reason for DST? According to the Farmers’ Almanac, the idea behind it is so we can take advantage of more of the sun’s light (and less need for electricity). We are not really 'saving' time, but rather swapping out some sun in the morning, and enjoying it in the evening - as the days get longer as we move closer to spring!

Remember to check the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors: This time of year is a great opportunity and reminder to check batteries in your smoke detectors / CO detectors if they haven't been checked or replaced within the last year.

The Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association (HDLGBA) will host a traditional spring egg hunt that will look a bit different than in years' past, with families safely hopping from station to station to collect eggs. This free event is open to all ages and will take place Saturday, March 27, 2021 from noon – 4 p.m. at Brother’s Field, located on the southeast end of Stemple Parking lot across from the Chatterbox in the downtown. A fire truck and DJ will be onsite, along with goody bags and an area for photos with the Easter Bunny. Pandemic-specific changes are in place to help ensure this event is safe for visitors, volunteers, and staff. Families are asked to bring their own baskets and register in advance at this link. Organizers request that all participants wear face covers or masks and practice social distancing. Registered attendees will be automatically entered to win gift baskets donated by the Long Grove Community Church.

Due to COVID-19 mitigations announced by the Illinois Governor, please visit the HDLGBA website for any updates relating to downtown Long Grove events.

Village meetings continue to be held virtually until further notice. Information on how to participate remotely is included in meeting agendas - found under 'View Details' below. For more information on the Village's commissions and committee meetings, click here.