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Diana O'Kelly, Township Supervisor

March 12, 2021

Behm Pickleball Courts Closed For Repair

Unfortunately our Pickleball Courts at Behm Park sustained substantial damage during a wind storm last year. New fencing and stronger footings are being put in and the pickleball court is being repaired. We are going out to bid in April for the project and are hopeful it will be completed in June. We are sorry for this inconvenience.

Lake County Board Burning Regulations for Unincorporated Lake County

The Lake County Board voted on March 9 to reinstate a temporary emergency ordinance effective through June 9, 2021, which allows open burning of landscape waste in unincorporated Lake County from sunrise to sunset only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The ordinance also permits open burning from sunrise to sunset on any day of the week if the burning occurs at least 500 feet from the nearest habitable structure.

Unincorporated Fremont Township Groot Customer Rates

If you live in unincorporated Fremont Township and Groot is your waste hauler, there will be a slight increase in price each April. See the new rate in the chart below. Remember you do have one large item that you can put out each week. For specific questions on items, please call Groot at 847 693-2700. Just a reminder that your electronic recycling at your curb is the second Friday of the month and you must call to arrange for the service.

Have You Registered For the Vaccine?

Register to get notified of appointment availability in the county’s AllVax system. Check the box to give your consent for the Health Department to securely share your registration information with local vaccination partners. This will give you more options for receiving an appointment at partnering community vaccination sites that open as vaccine supply increases. Once registered, you can log in to your Allvax account any time to verify and/or update your information.

Residents who need assistance with the Allvax portal can email AllVax@lakecountyil.gov or call (847) 377-8130. The call center hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please tell friends without a computer to call the

Recently, additional volunteers have been added to take calls from Lake County residents age 65 and older during special senior hours:

Tuesdays: Noon to 3 p.m.
Thursdays: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fridays: Noon to 3 p.m.

Early Voting Starts March 22

Fremont Township will again be your early voting location for the April election. This election you have local government offices on the ballot. To view your ballot or order a ballot by mail click here and enter your information.

Early Voting Hours at Fremont Township, 22385 Route 60, Mundelein are in the lower level around the back of the building:

March 22 - April 3

Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Vocational Scholarships Available

The Mundelein/Vernon Hills Rotary Club has $1,500 vocational scholarships available for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the "trades" (electrical, plumbing, cosmetology, HVAC, auto mechanics) which does not require a bachelors degree. These funds are for tuition only and can be used at community colleges, trade schools, certificate programs, etc. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. Anyone interested will need to submit an application, along with at least one letter of reference by April 1, 2021. Candidates will be interviewed by members of the Mundelein/Vernon Hills Club and if successful will be scheduled for a second interview with Rotary members of several Clubs. Interviews and scholarship awards will be decided by April 30. Question can be directed to Margaret Resnick, margaret.resnick@yahoo.com

Kirk Players

The annual children's production features six short comedy sketches bound to make you laugh! This event is FREE and LIVE on our YouTube channel on Saturday, March 20th at 7:30 p.m. CST

Spies "R" Us Four spies meet in their effort to save the world from their arch-enemy, Anacanda.

Regular Schmegular Scene at the drive through window. How hard is it to get a plain cup of coffee?

Rocket Man Lonely Robot falls in love with returning astronaut.

Ryan's Fans Three teenage girls waiting outside the stage door to get a glimpse of their idol.

Marion vs Marion Two girls meet as they come to audition against each other for the same lead part in the school play.

Time Reporting News reporting using time travel to report what happened on this day, through the ages.

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Senior Assessment Freeze Information

Fremont Assessor, Joe Herchenbach is reminding Fremont Township Property owners age 65 and older who have total household incomes of $65,000 or less to apply for the Senior Citizen’s Assessment Freeze. While applications were not required for this program in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, applications WILL BE REQUIRED in 2021. All applications must be submitted online by July 31, 2021 through the Chief County Assessment Office Smart E-Filing Portal. Please contact the office at 847 223-2846 if you need assistance. This not apply to Saddlebrook residents.

Animal Shelters in Need of Bedding and Towels

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 local shelters. We also accept leashes, collars, toys, pet food etc. If you have other items, please put them in our textile bin in the parking lot. Click here to see what we accept.

Notary Services Available

We are able to notarize your documents at Fremont Township. Please call the office at 847 223-2847 to make sure the notary is in the office. There is no charge for this service.

Email Us With Your Comments

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

Recycle Items at Fremont Township

We accept yarn in our office.

We accept eyeglasses and hearing aids in our office.

We accept American Flags in our office.

Our shoe bin is also on our front porch and we are accepting shoes to be recycled and reused. We recycled 1547 pounds of shoes last year.

The textile bin is also open and is located in our parking lot. Click here to see what we accept.

Our door is locked so that we can maintain social distancing, but we are open. Our office is small and we are only allowing one resident in the building at a time. We have not closed during Covid. We continue to provide the vital services our residents need.

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If you need to contact me, please call the office at 847 223-2847 or my cell at 847 833-1019.

Diana O'Kelly

Fremont Township Supervisor