Kathleen M. O'Connor
Supervisor
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June Workdays Recap
June was a great month for volunteering in the Township. Three large workdays were held throughout the month with many new volunteers joining dedicated regular volunteers to plant plugs and sow native seed.
The first workday was held on June 8
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. A large contingent of volunteers from the local Sierra Club chapter along with members of our regular volunteer base sowed 38 pounds of native seed and planted 1,520 native plugs in a new restoration area along the Casey Trail. We’d like to send a big thank you their way and hope to see them all again!
The next two workdays were held on June 22
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and 29
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and were a huge success! Although both days were sunny, hot, and muddy many new and returning volunteers came to support the project and make it a success by planting 6,050 plugs in their new home. We could not have done it without the help of our existing volunteer base and new volunteers from our community, Lake County Stormwater Management Commission,
Openlands, Liberty Prarie Foundation
and the Veterinary Specialty Center! Thank you!
We would love the opportunity to share our enthusiasm for restoration and welcome new volunteers with any amount of experience – a love of the outdoors is all that is required!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
The next regularly scheduled Volunteer Workday is on
Saturday,
August 10th from 9:00 a.m. - noon at Oak Openings. A current list of dates and locations including site directions can be found on the Libertyville Township website –
Click Here!
Until Then,
Libertyville Township Open Space Staff
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Rep. Schneider to Host Congressional Hearing on Flooding and Foxconn Development 7/19
U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL) announced the House Small Business Committee will host a field hearing in Illinois Tenth Congressional District that will investigate the Foxconn development in Wisconsin and its effects on flooding in downstream communities in the Des Plaines River watershed.
The field hearing, titled “Flooded Out: Vanishing Environmental Reviews and the SBA’s Disaster Loan Program,” is scheduled to begin at
10:30 A.M. on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Wheeling Village Hall – 2 Community Blvd, Wheeling, IL, 60090.
The hearing is open to the public.
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Collection Fees, Interest Waived During Lake County Amnesty Week
All collection fees and accrued interest will be waived on past due fines owed in criminal or traffic matters in Lake County as part of Lake County Amnesty Week, July 15 to 19. Full or partial payments are accepted either over the phone or at any branch court locations.
Learn more
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Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission Meetings
The VAC Commissioners meetings for 2019 will be held on the following dates:
September 18, November 20
At the Gurnee American Legion Post (749 Milwaukee Ave)
All meetings will be held at 10:30 am. Visitors are welcome to attend
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SWALCO Event in July
Household Chemical Waste Event
(you'll need an appointment)
Monday, July 22nd, 2019
at our 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.
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Rockland Road STP Project
Rockland Road between Milwaukee Ave. (IL Route 21) to St. Mary’s Road is planned for roadway reconstruction beginning this summer. Work will be completed in two phases. The project will not include the section at the bridge over the Des Plaines River.
The segment of Rockland Road between Milwaukee Avenue to the bridge is under the Village’s jurisdiction. The segment between the bridge and St. Mary’s Road is under the jurisdiction of the Libertyville Township Highway Department. The proposed roadway reconstruction work will be completed in separate construction contracts, one for each segment.
For the Village’s segment (Milwaukee Avenue to the bridge), construction is anticipated to begin this summer with underground utility improvements, which will include new storm sewers, water main replacements, sanitary sewer relocations and private utility work. Traffic will be shifted one-way eastbound during this time. Westbound traffic will be detoured via IL Route 176. Construction will shut down for the winter and two-way traffic will be temporarily restored.
It is anticipated that the roadway pavement reconstruction work for both segments will be completed in 2020. In order to complete the pavement reconstruction traffic will be shifted to one-way eastbound. Westbound traffic will be detoured via IL Route 176. Replacement of the bridge carrying Rockland Road over the Des Plaines River will be part of a future project. It is anticipated that the replacement of the bridge will occur no sooner than 2022.
For additional information and updates regarding the project visit the
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Fremont Center Road to Close for Culvert Replacement
Fremont Township - The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) will be closing Fremont Center Road, from Gilmer Road to Illinois Route 60 to through traffic starting Tuesday, July 30 at 5 a.m. and will be closed for 21 days. The closure is necessary for a culvert replacement at Squaw Creek.
Detour Route: Gilmer Rd to Illinois Route 176 to Schank Avenue to Illinois Route 60. Local traffic will have access from Illinois Route 60 south to the Fremont School campuses and from Gilmer Road north to the local businesses. The road will be closed to all through traffic at Squaw Creek.
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- Pay is based on your Election Day assignment.
- Jobs available in and outside the voting sites.
- Only Lake County registered voters may apply.
- English/Spanish speaking applicants encouraged.
- Required training is free and begins in Fall 2019.
To apply or get more information:
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Your Feedback Is Sought on Increased Rainfall in Lake County
With Lake County receiving significantly higher rainfall amounts, precipitation is a critical factor on flood damage reduction, economic impact, infrastructure design and regulations, and stormwater storage requirements for development sites. On June 6, 2019, the Stormwater Management Commssion (SMC) opened a 30-day public comment period to collect feedback.
As SMC provides guidance on how to review development and stormwater infrastructure projects, interested individuals are encouraged to submit their perspectives, ideas, and concerns. The information gathered will be considered to set new standards for the Watershed Development Ordinance, a countywide ordinance that sets forth minimum requirements for the stormwater management aspects of development within Lake County. Submit your comments by July 6 to Kurt Woolford at
kwoolford@lakecountyil.gov
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Save the Dates:
Increased Rainfall Public Information Meetings, July 16 and July 24
Public Information Meeting Details
Public Meeting 1:
Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Time: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Location: The City of Highland Park Council Chambers
2nd floor of City Hall
1707 St Johns Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
Public Meeting 2:
Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Barrington Village Hall
Board Room (located upstairs)
200 S. Hough Street
Barrington, IL 60010
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The July Township Board Meeting will be on
the 18th 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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