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Kathleen M. O'Connor
Supervisor
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From the Supervisor's Office
Libertyville Township Board Meeting
July 19, 2022
7:00 pm at the Township
359 Merrill Court, Libertyville
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Food Pantry News
The food pantry continues to operate on Tuesdays from 10 am - 3 pm for any Libertyville Township resident in financial need and provides proof of residency. If an individual is not a registered user of the food pantry, they will be asked to provide a photo ID and a copy of a current utility bill as proof of residency. The bagged food will be distributed via drive thru. Residents will remain in the car and Township staff will load the food items.
The food pantry is in need of corned beef hash, rice, ramen noodles, and olive oil.
Monetary donations can be made out to the Libertyville Township Gift Fund.
Food and/or monetary donations will be accepted during the regular business hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Attention Gardeners!!
Do you have an abundance of produce in your garden? The Township can always use fresh produce for the food pantry!
No garden? No problem! You can always pick up some extra fruits and veggies at the grocery store to donate!
Interested in volunteering?
The food pantry is looking for help unloading food deliveries on Monday and/or Wednesday mornings, and help with food distribution on Tuesdays. If you have an hour or two and would like to help out, please call Liz at 847.816.5989
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JOIN US FOR AN OPEN SPACE VOLUNTEER WORK DAY!
On Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. to noon, we will hold a volunteer work day at the Oak Openings Nature Preserve. No experience is necessary – we’ll show you what to do, and we’ll explain why it’s important. We’ll also provide gloves, goggles and hand tools (if needed), drinking water and snacks.
We are a hardy bunch but workdays will not be held under the following conditions:
· Temperatures of 95 degrees or higher
· Lightning or extremely high winds.
Directions to Oak Openings Nature Preserve
Route 45, Grayslake, IL
On the east side of Route 45, one-half mile north of Casey Road.
Meet in the parking lot.
Youth Guidelines
Children 12 and older are welcome if accompanied by a supervising adult. High school students who enjoy working in the outdoors are welcome with parental permission. Releases will be available at the work day.
Questions?
Please contact us at 847.362.9760 or email dcederberg@libertyvilletownship.us or jhapp@libertyvilletownship.us
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Did you know.....
That the Cardinal is the Illinois State Bird?
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Illinois was the first of seven states to select the northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) as its State Bird. The cardinal was chosen in 1929. Illinois schoolchildren voted for the State Bird. The other candidates were the bluebird, meadowlark, bobwhite (quail) and oriole. The cardinal is also the State Bird of Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia.
The male cardinal is bright red with black around the beak and eyes. The female is pale gray-brown with a faint red tinge. Both the male and female can be identified by the large, pointed crest on the head. A cardinal has a thick beak, too. The average length of an adult cardinal is about eight inches. Cardinals live in Illinois all year. They live in forest edges, thickets, parks, gardens and suburban areas. Cardinals are even found in our large cities.
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Dial 988 To Access Hotline Beginning July 16
Starting on July 16, dialing 988 will be available to everyone across the United States. 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The current Lifeline number (800-273-8255) will continue to be available even after 988 is available. For information, visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline website
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Waste Hauling and Open Burn Information
For specific detailed questions about the waste hauling service (how to request a specific bin size, pricing, etc.), we would encourage residents to contact their waste hauler.
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Lakeshore Recycling Systems (south half of County): Call 844-NEED-LRS (844-633-3577), or email service@lrsrecycles.com.
For more general information about the County’s waste hauling franchise program, residents should access the County’s waste hauling webpage link (Franchised Hauling Services web page), or contact staff at:
Landscape Waste Open Burning Regulatory Information
For any information about the County’s new open burning regulations, residents should access the County’s open burning webpage link (Open Burning web page), or contact staff at:
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Independence Grove Concert Series
Music lovers, dance lovers and outdoor lovers, get ready for award-winning performers playing under the stars at the annual Concerts in the Plaza music series. Nine concerts will be held at Independence Grove Forest Preserve in Libertyville, 7:30 pm Tuesdays, June 21 through August 16. The concerts take place at the preserve's outdoor Millennia Plaza overlooking a 115-acre lake.
A bonus concert in neighboring North Chicago is scheduled at the outdoor amphitheater at Greenbelt Cultural Center on June 23.
From Beatles tributes to the blues, from rock and bluegrass to swing and jazz, there’s something for just about any music taste in this season's entertainment schedule.
Click here for their lineup.
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Ride Lake County
Ride Lake County is a borderless countywide paratransit service that provides seniors age 60+ and people with disabilities transportation to any area of Lake County for work, shopping, medical appointments and more.
As a dial-a-ride program, vehicles do not travel in a fixed route each day. Riders schedule their trips in advance and the vehicles provide curb-to-curb service from the rider's desired pick-up and drop-off destinations. Ride Lake County is a shared-ride service, so vehicles may make stops for other passengers.
Click here for Brochure
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The Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County
The Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) promotes the welfare of honorably discharged veterans of military service and their families. The VAC acts as a central service office for all veteran organizations and has general oversight of the distribution of emergency assistance to military veterans and their families.
Types of Assistance
· Assistance with rental and mortgage payments.
· Utility payment assistance.
· Emergency medical care is provided to any member of the veteran’s immediate family who qualifies. Medical care includes hospital payments, outpatient care provided by Lake County clinics, emergency dental, and vision care.
· Job service assistance.
· Food, clothing and other supplies at Midwest Veterans Closet.
· Proper burial for indigent veterans.
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211 Is Here to Help
211 is a free, confidential, 24-hour information and referral helpline connecting individuals & families in need with access to available health and human services.
211 is Lake County's one-stop shop for help!
Lake County residents can connect to a wide range of services by phone or text, and an expert navigator will guide them to the help they need, regardless of the time of day, the language they speak, or where they live.
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Who are my legislators?
To contact your legislator, click on the names below:
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Township Officials
Supervisor
Clerk
Highway Commissioner
Assessor
Carol A. August, Trustee
Matthew Kovatch, Trustee
Terry A. White, Trustee
Cathleen Dohrn, Trustee
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Township Contact Information
Office of the Supervisor
359 Merrill Court, Libertyville, IL 60048
Phone: 847.816.6800
Fax: 847.816.0861
Office of the Highway Commissioner
343 Merrill Court
Phone: 847.362.3350
Office of the Assessor
Phone: 847.362.5900
Office of the Clerk:
Phone:847.816.6872
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