The Bridge
September 2, 2021
Village Hall Closed Labor Day &
Waste Pick-Up Delayed by One Day
The Village wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend! In observance of Labor Day, Village Hall will be closed Monday, September 6. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, September 7 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Garbage collection by Waste Management will be delayed by one day next week due to the holiday. Monday pickup will take place on Tuesday, Tuesday pickup will occur on Wednesday, and so on. View the pickup schedule here.
The Village Is Hiring!
The Village is currently seeking candidates for two job openings: a Community Development Director and a part-time Administrative Assistant. The Community Development Director will work closely with the Village Manager and the Village’s commissions and committees to handle activities in economic development and analysis, planning, intergovernmental opportunities and zoning codes/reviews, among other responsibilities. The part-time Administrative Assistant is a new position and will report to the Director of Operations to handle clerical functions, documentation, public inquiries and other general operations tasks.

Residency within the Village is not required for either of these positions. Qualified professionals should submit a resume and cover letter to Sherry Shlagman at sshlagman@longgroveil.gov or call 847-634-9440.
Route 83 Construction
Project Update
The construction project managed by the Illinois Department of Transportation to patch and stripe portions of Route 83 will continue through September, weather permitting.

Motorists can expect delays and heavy traffic, and should allow extra travel time in the area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to flaggers and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits and be on the alert for workers and equipment.
Household Chemical Waste Collections in September
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) is holding household chemical waste collection events at their Gurnee facility on the following Saturdays: September 11, 18 and 25. Collections are for residential chemical waste only and the service is free for Illinois residents. Accepted materials include flammable liquids, automotive fluids, garden chemicals and medications. Please note: appointments are required. Click here to schedule an appointment or for more information.
LGFPD Hosts Class on Open Burning September 18
The Long Grove Fire Protection District (LGFPD) is hosting a free open burn class on Saturday, September 18 at 10 a.m. at the LGFPD fire station. The class will cover how to conduct an open burn safely on your property, as well as how to apply for an open burn permit. To reserve your spot, call Fire Inspector John Wiecek at 224-352-2520 or email jwiecek@lgfpd.org. To check if your address already has a burn permit on record with the Village, please click here.
Downtown Irish Days Is This Weekend!
The popular Irish Days festival is back Saturday, September 4 - Monday, September 6! The family-friendly event is hosted by the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association to celebrate Irish culture, music and food. Entertainment will include Irish dancers, bagpipers and folk bands, along with an Irish dog competition and men’s kilt contest, among other events and activities. Visitors are invited to stroll the town’s cobblestone walkways and browse the quaint shops and restaurants that make downtown Long Grove such a unique destination. Admission and parking for the event are free; click here for more information.
 Park District Offers Programs For Fall
The Long Grove Park District is offering a wide variety of programs and activities beginning in September, including sports for kids, nature talks for adults and virtual sessions for seniors. For more details and to register, click on this link and download the brochure, or call the Park District at 847-438-4743. Please see below for kids, adult and senior programming.
Kids Sports Programs
Youth Soccer & Tot Soccer
Volleyball & Flag Football
Horseback Riding, Archery & Fencing
Hockey & Figure Skating
Adult Programs
Tennis & Pickleball
'Frogs of Lake County' Nature Talk, Tuesday, September 21
'Woodpeckers' Nature Talk, Tuesday, October 12
Virtual Senior Programs
Fall Prevention
Common Breathing Problems
Open Enrollment for Medicare
Murder Mystery & Book Club
Upcoming Village Meetings

Click the 'View Details' links below the meetings to view agendas and information on how to participate. To view all upcoming and past Village of Long Grove public meetings, agendas and minutes, please click here. View the new Get Connected web page to see the various ways to connect with the Village.
PCZBA

September 7
Village Board

September 14
AC

September 20