August 17, 2023

2023 Property Assessment Notices 

Arriving August 24th!

The Lake County Chief County Assessment Office will be mailing the 2023 Property Assessment notices to residents on Thursday, August 24^th with Fremont’s assessment value changes will be published in the Mundelein Review. On Thursday, August 24, 2023 values will be available online.

This notice will reflect the result of your indicated assessed market value based on all qualified sales during calendar years 2020 through 2022. As indicated on the blue assessment notice, we encourage you to read, understand and check this notice for accuracy as it contains important information about their property. Please contact my office regarding the valuation of your property at 847-223-2846 (Monday-Friday from 8:30-3:30).

Appeal Information

Property owners who decide to appeal their assessed values must do so electronically.

Property owners can appeal their assessment on their own to the Lake County Board of Review. No attorney is required for a residential appeal. Appeals can be done in a few minutes by using the new SmartFile E-Filing Portal. Instructions to file an appeal of your assessment can be found here..

There is a 30-day deadline from the date of publication to file an assessment appeal. 35 ILCS 200/16-55.

The final date to file an appeal in Fremont Township is September 25, 2023.

Sincerely,

Joe Herchenbach, CIAO

Assessor

Joseph Herchenbach, CIAO

Fremont Township Assessor

22385 Illinois Route 60

Mundelein, IL 60060

847-223-2846

The Second installment of your property tax bill is due September 5,

Where and how to pay

We have received a few calls asking why there are Ela Township or Vernon Township trucks or equipment on Fremont Township roads. You might not be aware that our local townships enter into Intergovernmental agreements to share equipment and also have shared purchases. Sharing equipment saves the township money and reduces storage needs.

Once again, Grand Dominion hosted a wonderful car show to benefit our food pantry. Thank you to all the volunteers, car owners and neighbors that supported this event.

Many of you call to ask what the food pantry needs. Here is our latest wish list. We are thankful for any donations.

Pancake mix

Syrup

Instant flavored oatmeal

Granola bars

Taco shells

Taco seasoning

Sloppy joe sauce

Juice

Applesauce

Jello/pudding mix

Instant mashed potatoes/flavored potatoes

Side dishes (stuffing, flavored pasta)

Hamburger Helper

Oil

Saltines/crackers/oyster crackers

Adult women pull-ups size Medium

Body wash

Dish soap

Laundry soap

Toilet cleaner

Bathroom cleaner

All purpose cleaner

Because of your donations, 139 Fremont Township school children received new backpacks and school supplies to start the new year. We love seeing how happy they are when they receive them. Our client list and our partnership with the schools helps us identify those in need.

Seniors age 60 and over - We are a distribution site for the Senior Farmers' Market coupons. You must be in the following income levels:

1 Person - $2,248/month

2 People - $3,040/month

Please call Nancy at 847.223.2847 to schedule an appointment to fill out application and get additional information.

Mundelein History Day at the Heritage Museum. History Day this year will commemorate the 40th anniversary of moving the train depot from its original location on Seymour Street, to Lion's Park where it is today, and will feature several special exhibits focusing on Mundelein's extensive Railway History.

Railroads were important in Mundelein's history, and shaping its development over the decades. Our railroad history includes the Soo Line (now Canadian National), which came to town in 1885; the North Shore Electric Line which operated here from 1905 until 1963; Metra commuter service, added in 1996; railroad access to Diamond Lake for tourists and the ice industry in the early decades of the 20th century; the EJ and E on the south end of town, known as "the J"; and the Transportation Miracle of 1929.

History Day activities will include telegraph demonstrations, movies, and train whistle signaling. Learn about the important role of the caboose in railroad operations; how the North Shore electric line and Metra changed public transportation in Lake County, and how rail service fostered industrial development in central Mundelein.

The museum will be open for self-guided tours. There will be an introduction to the nationally renowned Story Corps program, and more! Mark your calendar and watch for further information on the Historical Commission webpage and in the Village E-newsletter.

Museum Hours:

Wednesdays 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Saturdays    1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

601 E. Noel Drive

Mundelein, IL 60060

This hilarious spoof of the Agatha Christie genre is set in a country manor house, where an assembled cast of characters is guaranteed to delight audiences in this entertaining murder-mystery! The bungling Inspector Pratt battles against the odds and his own incompetence to solve the murder of the house's owner. 

Performances are Friday, September 22 at 7:30pm, Saturday, September 23 at 7:30pm, and Sunday, September 24 at 2pm in the Mundelein High School Auditorium.

More information

Check out the active adult programs at the Mundelein Park District.

Click here for their schedule. Check out their events and fun trips that are planned.

Free Hearing Screening Event at lower level of the Fremont Township Administrative Building. on Wednesday, September 13th from10 am til 1 pm. To make your reservation, call Angie at 847 362-7500.

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Mobile Passport Event September 16 from 9:00 am til 1:30 pm.

Recycle-o-rama September 23 from 9 am til noon.

We are looking forward to our recycle-o-rama and shredding event on Saturday, September 23 from 9 am til noon. Bring your household electronics, shoes, stuffed animals, clothing, belts, scarves, hats pursed, duffle bags, backpacks, bed and table linens, musical instruments, sports equipment, smoke detectors and co detectors, automotive batteries, fire extinguishers, pet leashes and collars, eye glasses, hearing aids, keys, books, American flags, clean empty pill bottles, yarn, dvd's and cd's and bikes. We will also be shredding confidential documents.

All of our email newsletters are archived on our website. You can find them at www.Fremonttownship.com

Ride Lake County is a borderless countywide paratransit service that provides seniors age 60+ and people with disabilities transportation to any area of Lake County for work, shopping, medical appointments and more. 

As a reservation-based program, vehicles do not travel on a fixed route each day. Riders schedule their trips in advance and the vehicles provide curb-to-curb service from the rider's desired pick-up and drop-off destinations. Ride Lake County is a shared-ride service, so vehicles may make stops for other passengers. 

Click here for more information

Click here for the brochure

The local animal shelters are in need of sheets, towels, small throw rugs and blankets. There is a bin on our front porch at 22385 Route 60, Mundelein, if you have any old bedding you would like to donate. No pillows! The donations get distributed to shelters. We also accept leashes, collars, toys, pet food etc.

Our shoe bin is in the back parking lot of our building and we are accepting shoes to be recycled and reused. Please tie or rubberband the shoes together when you drop them off.

We accept yarn in our office.

We accept eyeglasses and hearing aids in our office.

We accept American Flags in our office.

The textile bin is also open and is located in our back parking lot.

Click here to see what we accept.

If you have comments for our board, and can't make our meetings, please email Chris McCann at clerk@fremonttownship.com with your comments.