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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I am beginning the newsletter with a message from the Lake County Health Department about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Lake County Health Department
If you would like a vaccine, register today on the Lake County Health Department's Allvax portal.
Phase 1a: As of this week, our Health Department is still currently vaccinating only those who are in Phase 1a, including healthcare workers. No AllVax appointments are available to people in later phases. While some pharmacies and healthcare systems have begun to provide Phase 1b vaccinations, Lake County has a large population of frontline healthcare workers. There are still thousands of individuals in Phase 1a who have not yet received vaccines, and we continue to focus our efforts there until 85% of that population has been vaccinated.
Phase 1b: Depending on vaccine supply, we may begin vaccinating people in Phase 1b in early February. This includes all individuals age 65 and older, as well as essential frontline workers. Some area providers may begin providing Phase 1b vaccinations sooner. If you are contacted by a local hospital or pharmacy and can get an appointment for your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from them, please take advantage of that opportunity. There is no need to remove your account from the AllVax system if you are vaccinated elsewhere. Learn more about who's eligible in Phase 1b.
Scheduling an appointment If you have registered in the AllVax portal, you will receive an email when you become eligible to receive the vaccine. The email will come from allvax@communications-lakecohealth.org. However, not everyone in the eligible group will receive an email at the same time. For example, if there are 30,000 people eligible, but the Health Department receives a shipment of just 1,200 doses, the AllVax system may notify the next 1,500 people who are eligible to allow them to schedule, and then notify more people if appointments do not fill up.
Please be patient: The Lake County Health Department's vaccine supply is currently very limited. We expect supply to increase over the coming weeks and months, so our Health Department is working to build a network of local providers to give vaccinations. As supply increases and more providers are set up to administer vaccines, the number of people getting vaccinated will increase. Your turn will come!
In compliance with the State of Illinois' Phase 4, Cuba Township is continuing the following guidelines:
- Appointment only
- Masks required upon entry
- The food pantry runs from 9 AM to 3 PM every Tuesday, therefore we are not taking appointments or donations on Tuesdays.
Appointments can be made by contacting one of the three offices below:
Food Pantry
The Tuesday food pantry continues as an indoor pantry, by appointment only, from 10 AM to 3 PM. If you are in need of food assistance, please email info@cubatwpil.gov or call 847-381-1924.
New Passports and Renewals
Visit the Cuba Township Passport page for passport requirements, processing times, and new CDC guidelines. Call 847-381-1924 to make an appointment.
Handicap Parking Placard
If your temporary handicap parking placard is due to expire, Cuba Township will promptly send you a replacement placard after receiving your doctor's note. Please mail or email your doctors letter to the following:
On behalf of Cuba Township, we are humbled by your generosity and grateful to partner with you to serve the residents of our community.
Sincerely,
Mike Kainz
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Monthly Meetings Are Virtual
The next Cuba Township monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 11, 2021. In order to remain compliant with the extended Stay-in-Place Order, the meeting will be virtual. The Agenda will be posted on our website, along with Zoom information, on Tuesday, February 9.
White Cemetery Thanks NDAR Signal Hill Chapter
A special thank you to the National Daughters of the American Revolution (NDAR) Signal Hill Chapter for the gracious donation of Christmas wreaths to honor our veterans at White Memorial Cemetary.
2021 Consolidated Election
The Consolidated Election date is Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
Election Calendar
January 6, 2021 - The first day for any registered voter to make an application by mail or in-person for an official ballot (90 days prior to consolidated election).
February 25, 2021 - First day for mailing or delivery of vote by mail ballot.
March 9, 2021 - Close of voter registration through deputy registrars.
March 10, 2021 - First day for grace period registration and voting at the Lake County Clerk's Office in Waukegan.
March 22, 2021 - April 5, 20210 - Early voting period.
April 1, 2021 - Last day the Lake County Clerk can receive an application for a vote by mail ballot by mail.
April 6, 2021 - Election Day. Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you!
Sincerely,
Nicole E Knapik
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Assessor Rebecca M Tonigan, CIAO
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2021 Exemptions
If you purchased a residence in Cuba Township in 2020, and the residence is your primary residence, you are eligible for the General Homestead Exemption (GHE), effective January 1, 2021. Likewise, If you are 65 years-of-age or older, you are also eligible for the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption (SCHE), effective January 1, 2021.
You may confirm your exemptions by visiting our property search portal at IMSLake.org. You will need to enter your 10-digit PIN. When you scroll to the bottom of the screen, there are four County links. Click on the Exemption link and the County's site will display your current exemptions.
General Homestead Exemption (GHE)
If your General Homestead Exemption (GHE) does not appear, it may be for one of the following reasons:
- You have not applied for the exemption.
- You purchased your home in 2020 and the Seller did not have a GHE.
- You recently placed your property in a trust and the exemptions were removed due to the transfer of property to your trust.
Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption (SCAFHE)
Homeowners that are 65 years old with an income of $65,000 or less are eligible for the Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze. If you received the Freeze in 2020, remember to file your 2021 Senior Freeze before the July 31, 2021 deadline. Contact our office to make an appointment or you can file through Lake County's Smartfile E-Filing Portal. Here are instructions to file.
Disabled Person or Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption
We are here to serve you!
Sincerely,
Rebecca M. Tonigan, CIAO
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Highway Commissioner Thomas J Podgorski
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For the latest update on road conditions and closings, please follow us on Facebook!
Lighten Up Cuba Township!
If you enjoy being outdoors, remember to wear reflective gear and bike/running lights, so motorists can see you.
Firewood Fridays
February 5 and 19 from 7:30 AM until 2:30 PM (or sooner if wood runs out). Two bundles of wood are loaded into the back of cars. Firewood #'s are limited to two bundles per event. If you miss one event, we cannot provide four bundles at the next event. Firewood pickup is subject to cancellation and will be communicated via our Facebook and website. Call 847-381-7793 to sign up or if a replacement tag is needed.
Snow Plow Safety
- Don't crowd the plow
- Stay at least 4 car lengths back from a snowplow, and never pass a plow
- Drive slower, brake sooner
- Stay off electronic devices
- Limit driving during snowstorms
- Don't park cars in the street during a snowstorm
- It is the homeowner's responsibility to clear the snow around mailboxes
Snow Removal
When removing snow from driveways, DO NOT PUSH it into the street. Also, landscaping should not be within 5 feet of the street - this includes "hardscaping" such as boulders and flagstone. Although these features are attractive, they create a hazard potentially leading to property and equipment damage.
The Cuba Township Road District operates 24/7 during inclement weather. You can call us if the matter concerns falling trees blocking roads, etc. Please contact your utility company for power outages.
Weather Forecast: view the latest weather conditions from the National Weather Service.
Ready.gov: This page explains actions to take when you receive a winter weather storm alert from the National Weather Service, and what to do before, during, and after a snowstorm or extremely cold weather.
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SAVE THE DATE!
Cuba Township Paper Shred Event
Saturday, March 20, 2021
8 AM-Noon
Cuba Township Road District
(Blue farmhouse)
- Limit 4 paper bags per vehicle.
- Please note: The event is limited to Cuba Township residents. When the Shred-It truck is full, the shred event will end. Try to arrive early!
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(2) Household Chemical Waste Event
(you'll need appointments for these two!)
Saturday, February 13th, 2021
Saturday, February 27th, 2021
PLEASE NOTE** Both February Events are scheduled on Saturdays. The routine weekday event, typically held on the fourth Monday of each month, is cancelled until further notice. This is a safety precaution that will help in minimizing potential exposure risks to SWALCO office staff due to the increase presence of outside contractor personnel in the facility that are required for those events.
**Safety is crucial during your visit. Please Stay In Your Vehicle and Wear Masks**
at our facility located at: 1311 N. Estes Street, Gurnee, IL 60031
APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED for Household Chemical Waste Events located at our Gurnee Facility to ensure safety & efficiency. Collections are for residential waste only. No business waste will be accepted. All SWALCO HCW Collection Events are FREE for Illinois residents ONLY.
Visit SWALCO's HCW Website for a detailed list of accepted items: www.swalco.org
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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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