In observance of the Labor Day Holiday, Village staff will be off on Monday, September 7, 2020. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, September 8 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Please continue to contact staff through email and phone as there are no in-person contacts at this time. This is in compliance with social distancing guidelines, due to square footage at Village Hall and subsequent capacity limits. Visit this link for contact information if you have questions or comments for Village staff members.

COVID-19 cases throughout the state are increasing, and the governor has ordered new face cover safety guidelines that are now in effect for patrons at all Illinois restaurants, bars and food-service establishments. While customers can still enjoy indoor or outdoor service, face covers must be worn over the nose and mouth at all times when interacting with any staff members. This includes when customers are walking in to be seated, approached by staff members to place an order, when food or drinks are delivered to the table or cleared away, as well as when customers exit the establishment. New guidelines went into effect on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Visit this link for additional information..

The Village is hosting a public meeting Wednesday, September 9, 2020, to provide information to residents about the Cuba Road repaving project planned for 2021. The meeting will take place outdoors at Buffalo Creek Brewing beginning at 5:30 p.m.; face covers are required, and social distancing should be practiced at all times. This is an open house format where members of the public can view project plans, ask questions, and learn how to stay informed regarding expected detours and traffic delays.

The Village recently rebid the project to include paving the entire length of Cuba Road. Bids were received in early August 2020 and the lowest will save the Village approximately $90,000 compared to March of 2020 bids. For more information, call Village Hall at 847-634-9440.

The Long Grove Economic Development Commission is fully engaged with local businesses as part of their mission to promote business retention, growth and success in Long Grove. All 100 businesses in the Village were contacted and many surveyed over the last few months to understand how the Village could assist them through the pandemic. Feedback is being used to plan future support efforts and initiatives. The EDC has hosted several informational webinars for Long Grove businesses, with experts sharing information on industry, labor and health topics that are focused on restoring and strengthening businesses in the wake of the downturn.

Other projects the Commission has been involved in include:

For more information, please visit the EDC webpage here.

Fall is the perfect time to plant trees and shrubs in your yard. The Lake County Forest Preserves are holding their online “OAKtober” native tree and shrub sale, now through Thursday, October 1, 2020. Choose from a list of 24 species, including oaks, hickory, hawthorns, dogwood, hazelnut and more. Plants are available in 1-inch, 1-gallon and 5-gallon diameter sizes.

Place your pre-order at LCFPD.org/OAKtoberSale or call 847-968-3340. Then pick up your order curbside on Sunday, October 4, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods. Plants will be loaded right into your car, contact-free. Order soon, as plant inventory is limited, and pre-orders are filled as they are received.

Individuals interested in preserving Long Grove natural lands and providing recreational opportunities for area residents are invited to apply to fill one of two vacant seats on the Long Grove Park District Board of Commissioners. The Park District maintains nearly 500 acres of outstanding natural preserves and open spaces that are rich in plant and animal diversity. Candidates must be residents of Long Grove and registered voters. Board members are expected to attend one meeting per month, normally held on the second Monday night. The term for these vacant seats will be up in April of 2021, at which time an election will take place for full four-year terms.

Applicants should provide a letter of interest and a resume, along with a completed volunteer application, which can be downloaded here. Materials can be emailed to the Park District for consideration at info@lgparks.org, or mailed/dropped off at Long Grove Park District, 3849 Old McHenry Rd, Long Grove, Illinois, 60047. For more information about the Long Grove Park District Board, contact Park District President Kent Tinucci at kent@lgparks.org.

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.