Kathleen M. O'Connor
Supervisor
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
The next regularly scheduled Volunteer Workday is on
Saturday,
June 8th from 9:00 a.m. - noon at Liberty Prairie.
Come help us plant native plugs and sow native seed! A current list of dates and locations including site directions is can be found on the Libertyville Township website –
Click
Here
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RTA’s Mobility Management Resource Day
June 18 at Libertyville Township Food Pantry
An RTA rep will be at the Township Food Pantry on Tuesday, June 18th, from Noon until .until 3:00 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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Road Closings
Butterfield Road
Metra will be closing Butterfield Road to through traffic from Illinois Route 137 to Winchester Road. The closure will begin at 6 a.m. on Friday, June 7th and is scheduled to reopen the afternoon of Monday, June 10th. The closure is necessary to improve ride quality at the existing railroad crossing. This project will include track repairs and resurfacing.
Local traffic will be allowed from Illinois Route 137 south to Old Barn Circle and from Winchester Road north to Virginia Avenue/St. William Drive. The railroad crossing will be closed to all traffic.
Detour Route: IL Route 137/Peterson Road to US Route 45 to Winchester Road.
Midlothian Road
Metra will be closing Midlothian Road to through traffic from IL 137 to Peterson Road. The closure will begin at 6 a.m. on Friday, June 14 and is scheduled to reopen the afternoon of Monday, June 17. The closure is necessary to improve ride quality at the existing railroad crossing. This project will include track repairs and resurfacing.
Local traffic will be allowed from Peterson Road to the Prairie Crossing Metra Station parking lot.
Detour Route: IL 137 to US 45 to Peterson Road.
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Biking in Lake County! Take the Survey…
The Lake County Division of Transportation is beginning a countywide Bike Path Wayfinding and Signage study. Ultimately, the goal is to help the public using the bike paths have a better understanding of where they are on the trails and make it easier to find connecting destinations. We want to hear from YOU about biking in Lake County.
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Household Chemical Waste Event
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Monday, June 24, 2019
at the 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.
Items you can bring to a collection include: CFL bulbs, unwanted prescription, over-the-counter medicines and supplements (people and pet), household cleaners, gasoline, garden chemicals, pesticides, oil-based paints (NO LATEX) and varnishes, as well as other household chemicals. For a more detailed list visit
SWALCO's
HCW Website Here
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Farmer's Market is Open
Every Thursday beginning May 30
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through October 17t
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(NO MARKET ON JUNE 6th) from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cook Park in downtown Libertyville will be filled with new and returning favorite vendors bringing you the freshest bounty of the season. Enjoy a selection of farm fresh produce, artisan foodstuffs, fresh flowers and even pet treats. Take time to savor a freshly brewed cup of coffee or have breakfast in scenic Cook Park. The annual watermelon cutting ceremony at 9:00 a.m. will officially “kick off the Market” for the season.
Free 4-hour parking is available in the covered parking garages on Lake Street and Church Street. For more information and list of the vendors
click here
or call the office at (847) 680-0336.
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The June Township Board Meeting will be on
the 20th at 7 p.m.
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Concerts in the Plaza at Independence Grove
Music lovers, dance lovers, outdoor lovers, get ready for award-winning performers playing under the stars at the annual Concerts in the Plaza music series. Eight concerts will be held at Independence Grove in Libertyville at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 18 through Aug. 6. From Beatles to the blues, from rock and bluegrass to swing and jazz, there's something for just about any musical taste in this season's entertainment lineup. This year's concerts are supported by North Shore Gas (Platinum sponsor), Blue Oak Financial Services (Gold sponsor), Libertyville Bank and Trust, A Wintrust Community Bank (Bronze sponsor), and Lake County Journal (Media sponsor).
Learn more »
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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
Office of the Clerk:
Phone:847.816.6872
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