Serving Our Community
Townships should continue to be your most effective and cost-efficient form of government. Cuba Township's elected officials and staff are committed to creating and maintaining a high quality of life for residents by continuing to provide services such as Road Maintenance, Property Assessments, and Administrative services in a friendly and fiscally responsible manner.
Road District: 847-381-7793
Township Office: 847-381-1924
Assessor's Office: 847-381-1120
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Supervisor Christopher Karam |
Hello Cuba Township - we have a lot of ground to cover this month so let’s get right to it and talk some sports. Congratulations to Barrington’s own, Lukas Van Ness, for being selected 13th overall in this year’s NFL draft by some team I’ve never heard of named the Green Bay Packers. Way to go, Hercules!
It was very recently brought to my attention that a 3rd generation trainer from North Barrington, Larry Rivelli, has a contender in the Kentucky Derby in Two Phil’s. Larry, we will be rooting for Two Phil’s this weekend and it’s fun to have a horse in the race…
We have renewed our preparations for the Independence Day celebratory 5k/10K race known as the Land We Love Run through the beautiful Village of Barrington Hills. The race will take place on Saturday, July 1, and begins at the Cuba Township office. The race proceeds will be donated to Folds of Honor. Folds of Honor provides scholarships to family members of fallen and disabled service members. You can sign up for the race through the Village of Barrington Hills website.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 20 US adults experiences a serious mental illness, and 17% of youth between the ages of 6-17 experience a mental health disorder. Please visit www.nami.org to learn more and how to make an impact on someone’s life.
Memorial Day is May 29th. Our office will be closed as we honor those who sacrificed while serving our country so admirably. Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day and originated after the Civil War. It became an official federal holiday in 1971. Let’s be sure to remember that Memorial Day is not just the unofficial beginning of summer.
I had the great fortune to celebrate a milestone birthday with my mother last month on Easter [no, Mom, I won’t mention the number…]. I want to wish all mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, godmothers, and aunts out there a Happy Mother’s Day. You are greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Chris Karam
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Cuba Township residents in need may be eligible for various programs, including utility assistance, such as LIHEAP and Nicor Sharing, emergency assistance, and food pantry programs. Please visit our website for a complete list of assistance services.
****Appointments for services are REQUIRED****
Passport Services
Passport Applications: Passport processing takes 7-9 weeks for expedited processing and 10-13 weeks for standard processing. Passport appointments are required - call 847-381-1924 to schedule an appointment. To check the status of your passport, click here.
Food Pantry
The Tuesday food pantry continues as an indoor pantry, by appointment only, from 10 AM to 1 PM. If you need food assistance, please email info@cubatwpil.gov or call 847-381-1924.
If you want to donate, we need paper towels, crackers and snack items, canned fruits, canned salmon, tomato sauce (with or without meat), and jelly (no grape please).
Visit the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Online Portal for Reduced Fare and Ride Free Customers
The RTA'S Fare Programs Online is a web-based online customer portal that allows residents with disabilities and seniors to apply for, replace, and renew Reduced Fare and Ride Free Permits. It's quick and easy to use - go to Fares.RTAChicago.org.
Barrington PACE Service
The Pace program is subsidized by Cuba and Barrington Townships, as well as the Villages of Barrington, Lake Barrington, North Barrington, South Barrington, and Tower Lakes.
The service is available to seniors and disabled persons, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. The fares are $2.00 each way. Advanced reservations are recommended and may be made by calling 1-800-451-4599, Monday - Friday, from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
For questions and concerns call Pace customer service at 800-606-1282, option 2.
Ride Lake County - PACE Service
Seniors aged 60+ and people with disabilities interested in using the new service are encouraged to register by calling the Pace Call Center at 1-800-201-6446.
Registering early for Ride Lake County will allow riders to schedule trips. Seniors must provide their date of birth at registration, and individuals with disabilities must provide their RTA Reduced Fare Permit number at registration. Learn more
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Monthly Board Meeting set for Thursday, May 11, 2023
The Monthly Board Meeting is set for Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 6:00 PM. Click here to view the Monthly Board Meeting Agenda.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.
Sincerely,
Heidi Shannon
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Assessor Nicole E. Knapik, CIAO |
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Dear Neighbors,
The 2022 property tax bills (payable in 2023) will be in the mail this week. Remember, you only receive ONE property tax bill for the year. Installments are due June 5th, 2023, and September 5th, 2023.
To learn about the ways to pay, visit lakecountytreasurer.info/waystopay. Click on each payment option for more details. Have a question? You can call the Treasurer's office at (847) 377-2323 or e-mail them.
Chief County Assessors Office Senior Freeze, Disability Exemptions Mailing Sent
The Senior Freeze and Disability exemption reminders were sent. For the Senior Freeze, the County is requiring filers to include their 2022 1040's including schedules (if applicable). If you are unable to file online, you can schedule an appointment to come to the office. Request an appointment by email at info@cubaassessoril.gov or call us at 847-381-1120.
Deputy Assessors in the Field
Deputy Assessors are in the field updating exterior photos and measuring property changes for the 2023 quadrennial assessment. Remember, improvements automatically receive a 4-year Home Improvement Exemption.
If you purchased your home in 2022, remember to file for your 2023 exemptions this year! If you need assistance, schedule an appointment by calling 847-381-1120. Below is a list of the most common exemptions.
General Homestead Exemption (GHE)
If you purchased a residence in Cuba Township in 2022 and it is your primary residence, you may be eligible for the General Homestead Exemption (GHE). The GHE for 2022 is $6,000 and will increase to $8,000 in 2023.
Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption (SCHE)
If you purchased a residence in Cuba Township in 2022, are 65 or older, and it is your primary residence, you may be eligible for the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption (SCHE). The SCHE for 2022 is $5,000 and will increase to $8,000 in 2023.
Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption (SCAFHE)
Homeowners 65 or older with an income of $65,000 or less may qualify for the Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze. Beginning January 2022, proof of income must be filed along with Senior Freeze applications. You must own the property as your principal residence for two consecutive years (January 1).
Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities (HEPD)
Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities
We are here to serve you!
Nicole E. Knapik, CIAO
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Highway Commissioner Thomas J Podgorski |
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For the last 8 years, I and the residents of Cuba Township enjoyed the pleasure of working with Rebecca. On May 1, Rebecca is stepping away from the Cuba Township Road District to pursue other passions.
I want to thank Rebecca for her hard work and dedication to the Road District and everyone we serve. She is leaving large shoes to fill. While Rebecca will be dearly missed, we believe we found a great candidate to continue Rebecca's excellence in serving the community, Please join me in welcoming Sue and wishing Rebecca the best.
Mulch Delivery
Contact Sue at the Road District to make arrangements for mulch delivery. Each load is 6-8 yards. The mulch is a double-ground mixture of hard and softwoods from removed Cuba Township trees. Email Sue at info@cubaroads.org or call 847-381-7793.
Self-Serve Mulch
Self-serve mulch is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The mulch pile is located next to the textile recycling bin in the same lot as the road salt. See photo above.
Summer Road Projects
- W Rivers Edge Dr, N Sunset Ave, N Woodland Ave, W Edgewood Ave, W Hillcrest Ave.
- N Prestwick Dr, W Glenbarr Ln, W Falkirk Cir.
- Timberlake Dr (west of Wagon Wheel), Broken Bow Pass, N Canyon Creek Ct.
New Driveway Alert for Unincorporated Homeowners
If you are a homeowner in unincorporated Lake County and planning to put in a new driveway over an existing culvert, please contact the Cuba Township Road District to inspect the culvert.
Instruction for Trees or Limbs Touching Utility Lines or power outages
If you have issues with trees or limbs touching utility lines, you must contact the utility company directly. The Township cannot trim trees or limbs within 10 feet of utility lines.
If trees are blocking the road, dial 911.
CORRECTION ON BURN RESTRICTION:
Yard Waste Reminder for Unincorporated Lake County
For unincorporated Cuba Township, yard waste removal is available through Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS Recycling). You may contact them at:
Cuba Township will offer a fall brush pick-up - date to follow.
Need to report a pothole?
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State roads report to IDOT at (800) 452-4368 or visit IDOT site.
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Lake County roads - (847) 377-7400 or visit LCDOT site.
- Unincorporated Cuba Township Roads - 847-381-7793
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Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County |
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The Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) promotes the welfare of honorably discharged veterans of military service and their families. The VAC acts as a central service office for all veteran organizations and has general oversight of the distribution of emergency assistance to military veterans and their families.
Types of Assistance
- Assistance with rental and mortgage payments.
- Utility payment assistance.
- Emergency medical care is provided to any member of the Veteran’s
- immediate family who qualifies. Medical care includes hospital payments,
- outpatient care provided by Lake County clinics, and emergency dental, and vision
- care.
- Job service assistance.
- Food, clothing, and other supplies at Midwest Veterans Closet.
- Proper burial for indigent veterans.
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Are you or someone you know experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis? Lake County has a Mobile Response Team to help! Call (847) 377-8088. Please help spread the word.
The Mobile Response Program supports people wherever and whenever they need it. A trained Mobile Response Team consisting of a Mental Health Clinician and an Engagement Specialist will be dispatched to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
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Keeping Cuba Township Green! |
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Clothing and Textile and Reuse-A-Shoe Drop-Off Location – SWALCO Partnership
Cuba Township is now a clothing, textile, and Reuse-A-Shoe drop-off location in partnership with SWALCO.
Clothing, textile, and shoe recycling is a full-circle program, diverting your new and gently used donations from landfills.
Unacceptable Items:
- Wet, odorous, or moldy items
- Nylons and Pantyhose
- Fabric Scraps
- Craft Scraps (yarns, threads & other craft materials)
- Pillows
- Sleeping Bags
- Mattresses
- Rugs
- Carpet
- Cushions
- Foam furniture and foam mats
- Large Luggage
- Electric Blankets & Mattress Pads
- Non-Fabric Household Linens: Vinyl Shower Curtains, tablecloths, furniture covers, etc.
Shoes
Dress boots, hiking boots, and rain boots are accepted. NO WINTER BOOTS ALLOWED. Shoes in any condition, from new or gently used, to those that are worn, will be accepted. And, the great news is that 95% or more of all the materials collected will be recycled or reused.
Before dropping off your shoes, please tie the laces of each pair together; if they are sandals or have no laces, please place a rubber band on the pair to keep the shoes together.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS include Roller Blades, Ice Skates, and Winter Boots.
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How to Dispose of Batteries - Home Depot |
Home Depot offers recycling of batteries at their Call2Recylce site located at the Home Depot, 670 S Rand Rd in Lake Zurich.
Click here for a review of how to dispose of batteries and how to recycle batteries. It includes information on single-use batteries and rechargeable batteries.
Not all batteries are accepted at Home Depot. Please click here and confirm your batteries will be accepted.
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Cork Recycling Now Available |
Cork recycling is now available at the following location:
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REAL ID goes into effect on May 7, 2025
For Illinois residents who fly domestically, the federal government extended the deadline to May 7, 2025, which requires you to use a valid US Passport or obtain a REAL ID from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office. Take time to know your options. For information on other types of identification accepted by TSA, Please visit the TSA website.
To see what documents you need to apply for a REAL ID, visit the REAL ID Interactive Checklist. Come prepared and be patient when visiting a Driver Services Facility.
All Driver Services facilities are issuing REAL IDs, with the exception of mobile units and express facilities. To find the nearest facility, visit Facility Finder.
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Employment Opportunity Resources |
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Job Center of Lake County offers a host of services including:
- Resource Library
- "Who's Hiring" list
- Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Opportunities
- Free online webinars
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The Barrington Career Center offers resources including:
- Job search skills training
- Coaching
- Career transition services
- Compassionate support
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County Board Commissioners
Illinois State Legislators
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