Vaccine eligibility in Illinois will be expanded April 12, 2021 to include all individuals ages 16 and older. Due to limited supplies, Lake County is currently taking vaccine appointments only for individuals in Phase 1a and Phase 1b. For residents who have not yet registered to receive the vaccine, please visit the Allvax portal to be notified when vaccination appointments are available to you. For individuals who need help registering online, call 847-377-8130.

The CDC advises the continual use of face covers and practicing safe social distancing; view safety guidelines here. Stay informed on the most recent COVID-19 news and vaccination progress throughout Illinois at the IDPH website.

Residents planning an open burn are reminded to follow safety guidelines and permit requirements, in addition to contacting their local fire protection district prior to burning. Please check this map to confirm if you reside within the Countryside Fire Protection District (CFPD) or the Long Grove Fire Protection District (LGFPD). The Village’s burn requirements can be found here, which include:

Information on conducting a safe and productive open burn has been provided by Prairie Nursery in Westfield, WI, and can be found here.

The Village recently partnered with SWALCO to provide a new clothing and textile collection bin, which is located in the southwest corner of the Archer Municipal Parking Lot near the fire station. The bin is accessible 24 hours a day to accept donations of new and gently used clothing and household textiles. Click here for a list of accepted and non-accepted items; please confirm any items you plan to donate are accepted. Shoes, cushions or pillows are among items that cannot be accepted. Donations can be placed directly in the box, or next to it in sealed plastic bags. Nearly 95% of the materials collected in these bins are repurposed, reused or recycled. For information on how to recycle shoes through the Reuse-A-Shoe program, click this link.

The 2021 Garden Learning Series continues April 14, 2021 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. with a virtual class on vegetable gardening, presented by SWALCO and the University of Illinois Extension. Topics to be discussed include sound practices for growing vegetables, how to identify common insects, weeds and more. Learn about this free series and how to register here.

Long Grove’s downtown retail renaissance will be on full display when ‘Beauty and the Boutique’ debuts Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17, 2021 from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Merchants will have their latest seasonal items on display, from clothes and beauty treatments to tasty foods and drinks. Stop by for some shopping, sipping and/or dining! Participating businesses, including Bella Donna, Broken Earth Winery, Country House, Ma & Pa’s Candy, Olivia’s Boutique, Redefined, The Olive Tap, The Studio, Within Reach, and others will have specials, discounts, giveaways and more. Visitors who register in advance or at the event will be entered to win a $50 gift card. More information can be found here. Individuals are asked to wear face covers and practice social distancing.

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.