Are you interested in learning more about, or weighing in on, the news and topics discussed at Village Board and other commission/committee meetings? The public is always welcome to attend these meetings, which take place each month. They include the Village Board, Economic Development Commission, Conservancy & Scenic Corridor Committee, Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals and the Architectural Commission. Due to COVID-19, meetings are being held virtually through Zoom or via phone. To view meeting agendas or to learn how to join virtually, please visit the Village’s meetings webpage and click on the ‘Agenda’ link posted with the meeting; Zoom meeting details are provided in the PDF that will open. For more information or any questions, please call Village Hall at 847-634-9440.

At the September 8, 2020 Village Board meeting, updated projections for the Route 83 / Downtown Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) were presented. We are pleased to share that the TIF district is now generating substantially greater net revenues this year, and will make payments to the Open Space Fund for the first time in eight years. The Open Space Fund had advanced monies to the TIF district in the past to help fund TIF district capital projects. The increased net revenues are due to, 1) increased property values, 2) refinancing bonds, 3) finishing rebate payments to Sunset Foods, 4) strong sales tax receipts in the Sunset Grove Business District and 5) the conclusion of TIF district capital project expenses.

While the current projections take a conservative view, the Village will continue to vigorously promote and pursue opportunities for more TIF district development. Please visit this link for a more detailed report on the Route 83 / Downtown Tax Increment Financing District.

The General Election is just around the corner! To ensure your vote is counted, use the Lake County Clerk’s Voter Services website to for voting options, and to view your ballot. Mail-in ballot applications can be requested and will be mailed starting September 24; they must be postmarked by November 3 to be counted. Voters can also take advantage of postage-free drop boxes - view a list of locations and hours. You can track your ballot by logging into Voter Power beginning September 24. In-person early voting at the Lake County Clerk’s Office is from September 24 through October 16 weekdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at 18 N County Street in Waukegan. Early voting at other polling locations starts October 19 and ends November 2. Please check here to find information about voting sites. Polls will be open on Tuesday, November 3 from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. .

Among the items on the ballot is a referendum for Ela Township residents to decide if the Ela Township Road District should be consolidated with Ela Township. Information on the referendum can be found here.

The Village Board recently approved the appointment of Maggie McCasey to fill an open seat on the Conservancy Scenic Corridor Committee (CSCC). Her selection was based on her knowledge of conservancies and previous experiences with eradicating invasive species.

The Village is always looking for talented volunteers to serve on its commissions and committees. If you are interested, please fill out a Volunteer Profile Form, which can be found here. Completed forms can be submitted to Sherry Shlagman at the Village Hall at sshlagman@longgroveil.com.  Call 847-634-9440 for more information.

As we enter the fall season, residents are kindly reminded to be good neighbors by remembering to bring in refuse and recycling containers after weekly pick-ups. Other than the night before, and in the hours leading up to your scheduled pick-up day, refuse and recycling containers should be stored in a location concealed from public view. Containers should not be placed by the roadside before 8 p.m. the night before collection day. All empty containers need to be returned to storage no later than 8 p.m. on the pick-up day, or as soon as possible. For questions, call Village Hall at 847-634-9440.

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.