AARP Tax Help, Snow and More!

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Diana O'Kelly, Township Supervisor

January 29, 2021

AARP Tax Help

Many of you have called the office asking about the AARP tax help at Fremont Library. While the library is not scheduling the program this year, I was notified that you can now call for an appointment at 224 424-0390. The closest location to make an appointment is in Libertyville at 135 W Church Street.

Snow Expected

We are anticipating 71/2 inches of wet heavy snow between Saturday evening to Sunday afternoon. Alicia and the Highway Department employees appreciate you not parking on Fremont Township roads during any snow events. It has made their cleanup efforts so much safer and efficient. Please help by reminding your neighbors if you see them parked on Fremont Township roads.

How Do I Report a Power Outage?

With the snow coming, just a reminder how to report a power outage. If you see downed power lines, leave the area immediately and then call ComEd at 1-800-EDISON-1. If your electric power is interrupted, be sure to report the outage to ComEd right away by phone, online or on social media. Go to Comed.com/outage. to see your options.

View Road Conditions and Traffic Conditions Before You Leave Your House

View Live Road Conditions: Download the Lake County PASSAGE app on your smartphone or visit lakecountypassage.com. From there, you can get live traffic updates and can view images from the dashboards of Lake County's snow plows and intersection cameras.

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.

Village of Mundelein Invites Input

On January 25, 2021, village staff presented a concept to the Village Board for a continuation of a seasonal Park Street closure in 2021 and placemaking enhancements to the area. The goal is to enhance the appearance of Downtown Mundelein and create destinations that attract residents and visitors. The public is invited to provide feedback via the form below, including questions, comments, or suggestions for desired features. More Information

Stay up to date in the event of an emergency, road closure, or community event and more by signing up for Blackboard Connect. https://VillageofMundelein.bbcportal.com

Unemployment Warning

If you did not receive Unemployment benefits in 2020, yet still received a 1099-G form from IDES, this may indicate that a fraudulent claim was filed in your name: Please immediately contact IDES at (800) 244-5631. Follow the prompts to indicate you received a 1099-G form in error:

Select your language
Press 2 – Individual
Press 1 – Received 1099-G in error

IDES representatives will return calls on a first-in, first-out basis to ensure the fraudulent claim is shut down, and to address the 1099-G form. If you are already awaiting a callback for a different inquiry, we will be able to handle your 1099-G related questions on that same call. There is no need to queue for an additional callback.

Once a fraudulent claim is reported, investigated, and confirmed by IDES, the victim will not be held responsible for repaying any benefits fraudsters may have received in their name, nor will they be held responsible for tax implications resulting from a fraudulent claim. The IRS has provided guidance to states regarding these nationwide fraud schemes. IDES understands the urgency associated with tax season, and is committed to ensuring agency resources are available to assist individuals who received a form in error.

There is an increase in the unemployment scam and it is happening in our area.

How can I spot unemployment insurance identity theft?

You receive a debit card or an unemployment insurance letter (UI Finding) and have not filed a claim for benefits.
You are notified by your employer that a claim for benefits has been filed when you have not been separated from employment.
You attempt to file a claim online and one already exits.
You receive IRS correspondence regarding unreported UI benefits.
You receive notice of a state or federal tax offset.

What steps should I take if I receive a debit card or a UI Finding letter, and did not file for unemployment benefits?

If you suspect a claim has been submitted using your information, and you have not applied for unemployment insurance benefits in Illinois, take steps as follows:

Report the fraudulent claim here.
DO NOT activate the debit card that was mailed to you.
DO NOT contact KeyBank.
Request your free credit reports via www.annualcreditreport.com and review them for other fraudulent activities.

I also read that you should do the following.

Call the Federal Trade Commission at 1-877 382-4357 or go to www.identitytheft.gov
Notify all banks, credit card companies and credit agencies that your Social Security Number was stolen
File a police report due to SSN being stolen
Notify the Social Security Office that SSN has been stolen.
If you receive any unemployment documents in the mail, fax a letter to IDES at (217) 557-4913, indicate this is a fraud claim, indicate that you did not file and attach copies of the information you received from IDES.

All Lake County residents can now register to be notified when a COVID-19 vaccine is available to them. Registering online is easy and secure—just visit AllVax.lakecohealth.org. You can also register over the phone by calling the Lake County Health Department at (847) 377-8130. Their email is allvax@lakecountyil.gov.

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Message From Fremont Library

To expedite the library's lighting project, the building will stay closed for browsing, but they are still answering phones & chat and providing curbside pick-up for holds, crafts, and printouts until further notice. They also have computer sessions by appointment for Fremont cardholders only. For more details, click here.

Township Officials Scholarship Opportunity

Download the application for the TOI Scholarship by clicking here. They will need to write an essay of not less than 500 words on "The Role of Township Government in Today's Society and in the Future". All of the directions are in the document you download.

Kirk Players Present Words of Love

The Kirk Players are excited to present Words of Love, a FREE production celebrating Valentine’s Day. On Saturday, February 13, 2021, at 7:30pm CST. They will perform selected Shakespeare sonnets and several classic and modern love poems via their YouTube channel. You may not be able to express your love in words, but they can help set your holiday mood with our selections from the masters in poetry.

TICKETS:

There are none! This is a FREE, pre-recorded performance that will be aired on The Kirk Players YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRCumToQ7cawRBwQpKtFi2g

HOW:

By clicking this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRCumToQ7cawRBwQpKtFi2g

on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 7:30pm CST.

WHEN:

Pre-recorded performance on YouTube on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 7:30pm

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Visit www.kirkplayers.org or email info@kirkplayers.org.

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