Proposed TIF Public Hearing, Bridge Repairs, Vehicle Stickers, Mobile COVID-19 Testing Sites, Vintage Holidays and More!

The Bridge

December 3, 2020

Proposed South Gateway TIF District Public Hearing

A public hearing for the proposed South Gateway Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District is being held virtually on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, starting at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The public is encouraged to attend the hearing to learn more and ask questions about the establishment of the proposed TIF district. If approved, it would enable the future development of nearly 60 acres of property along Route 53 at the southern Village boundary, north of Lake Cook Road on the east and west sides. Information on how to attend the public hearing can be found here and further details about the proposed TIF district are available at this link.

RPC Bridge Repair Work

to Continue

The Village has begun steps to repair damages and protect the covered bridge from any future incidents that could be caused by oversized vehicles. New wood siding has been ordered to replace the damaged panels, and steel trim will be installed underneath the cover to protect the panels once they are in place. New signage is also planned to improve the bridge’s visibility, and to provide more advanced warning to drivers approaching it. The bridge will be closed when this work commences, which is anticipated to be completed within the next couple of weeks, weather-permitting. Updates will be provided in future communications.

Long Grove Vehicle Stickers

Village vehicle stickers for 2021 will be available for purchase by the first week in January. Learn more at this link. Stickers are $10 each and can also be purchased by mailing a check payable to the Village of Long Grove, 3110 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, Illinois 60047. Residents who wish to pay online can use a credit card or E-check by filling out the form on the Village’s website. The form can also be downloaded as a PDF. Residents will receive an email confirmation after the online payment and are asked to forward payment confirmation to Sherry Shlagman at sshlagman@longgroveil.gov. The sticker decal will be mailed to the address provided on the submission form. Residents are reminded that vehicle stickers are not mandatory. For more information, call Village Hall at 847-634-9440.

Free Mobile COVID-19 Testing Sites

Free COVID-19 testing is available in areas of Lake County in the coming weeks. Testing is open to all Illinois residents regardless of symptoms. Mobile testing units managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) will be at the following locations:

College of Lake County, Grayslake: Saturday, December 5, and Monday, December 14, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (both days)
Grant Community High School, South Lot, Fox Lake: Sunday, December 6, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Other state-run testing is also available in Waukegan and Arlington Heights, which are both open seven days a week from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Please expect long wait times due to high demand for testing. Testing locations may close early due to inclement weather, or if daily testing supplies are exhausted. For more information, view the Lake County news bulletin here or visit the IDPH website.

HDLGBA Board of Director Seats Open

The Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association (HDLGBA) is seeking candidates to fill open positions on its board of directors. The organization serves as the leader of community activities in downtown Long Grove. Members of the board are expected to contribute between 15 and 20 hours per month. Residents interested in applying are asked to contact the nominating committee at 847-682-7588, or email contact@longgrove.org. The submission deadline is Thursday, December 31, 2020. More information about the HDLGBA can be found here.

Vintage Holidays Continue!

The Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association (HDLGBA) has kicked off the Vintage Holidays celebration with festivities including holiday music, carolers, horse-drawn sleigh rides and more! The HDLGBA is following State and local safety guidelines for all events by requiring social distancing, mask/face covers, and by providing hand sanitation stations. Vintage Holidays runs every weekend now through December 20, 2020. Highlights include:

Virtual Tree Lighting Ceremony: Saturday, December 5, 4 – 5 p.m. Due to COVID-19 Tier 3 resurgence mitigations, this event is being streamed live on Facebook Live. Everyone is invited to join virtually for holiday stories, a sing-along and to watch Santa turn on the tree lights. More information can be found at LongGrove.org.
Open Houses: Restaurants, boutiques and shops are featuring holiday decorations, sales, and specials on merchandise, food, drinks and more.
Sip, Shop & Dine Gift Promotion: The HDLGBA is offering a gift for qualifying purchases. Collect $150 (pre-tax & tip) in receipts from participating shops and restaurants, dated between November 27 to December 23, and redeem them for a gift at the Long Grove Visitor’s Center during business hours.
Selfie-Station: Visitors can create instant fun as they gather around the front porch of the Farmside Building (across from the Visitor’s Center) to take selfies they can share with family and friends.
Virtual New Year’s Day 5K Race: A new run in the new year for participants to complete anytime between January 1 - 31, 2021. The virtual event supports the Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter. Event and registration details can be found here.

Due to recent orders and new mitigations announced by the Illinois Governor, please visit the HDLGBA website for any updates relating to downtown Long Grove events.

Upcoming Village Meetings

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.