Lake County has moved to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. This phase further reduces restrictions previously in place due to lower COVID-19 positivity rates and other metrics outlined by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). Restaurants are now open for indoor dining for parties up to 10 people with 6 feet between parties, and retail shops and services can be open with 50% occupancy. Several Long Grove restaurants and businesses are open and welcome visitors, who are encouraged to call ahead and confirm hours of operation. A Long Grove business directory can be found on the Village website. More information about the new guidelines can be found here.

Community members are invited to provide input on a planned improvement project for Arlington Heights Road between Lake Cook Road and Route 83, which will be managed by the Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT). The public comment period is open now through Thursday, February 25, 2021. LCDOT has provided a website with information on the project, planned construction timelines, a form to submit your thoughts or comments, and a sign up to receive email updates at this link.

The Village is always seeking residents who are interested in serving on a committee or commission, which can act as advisory boards and make recommendations to the Village Board. The committees include:

The CSCC and Pathway Committee currently have openings and are looking for additional members. More information on the committees and volunteer opportunities can be found here. Those interested can complete the Volunteer Profile online, or contact Sherry Shlagman at 847-634-9440 or sshlagman@longgroveil.gov.

The Village has installed a collection box in the Archer Municipal Parking Lot at Archer Road and Robert Parker Coffin Road to accept donations of new and gently used clothing and household textiles. The collection program aims at increasing community-wide recycling in partnership with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO). Accepted items include women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, coats, hats, backpacks, blankets, towels and other textiles. Click here for a more detailed list. Please note that shoes, boots, pillows, rugs, cushions, foam mats and furniture are some of the items that are not accepted. Donations can be placed directly in the box, which is open 24/7, or next to it in sealed plastic bags. Nearly 95% of the materials collected are estimated to be repurposed, reused, or recycled, instead of ending up in our landfills. For information on how to recycle shoes through the Reuse-A-Shoe program, click this link.

Sunset Foods in the Sunset Grove Shopping Center is celebrating its 10-year anniversary! The family-owned business has been a valued asset in Long Grove since January of 2011.

“Sunset offers a full-service approach, along with unique, high-quality food - and has been a strong anchor, attracting many businesses to Sunset Grove over the last decade,” said Village President Bill Jacob. “We not only value it for its economic contributions, but also because of its strong local involvements, such as fundraising support for scouts and offering their breakroom for public meeting space, which serve to strengthen the fabric of our community.”

The Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association (HDLGBA) is bringing back its spring Egg Hunt Saturday, March 27, 2021, from noon – 4 p.m., at Brother’s Field, with pandemic-safe changes! This year’s Egg Hunt will feature walk-though stations where families can participate in various activities. They can collect baskets and follow a series of egg-decorating stations before a final stop with the Easter Bunny for photos and goodie bags. Co-sponsored by the Long Grove Community Church and the Long Grove Fire Protection District, this event is open to all ages and will also feature a fire truck and music. Organizers request that all participants wear face covers or masks and practice social distancing. Advance registration is required to participate; click here for more information.

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.