Volume 1 | January 28, 2025 | |
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Kathleen M. O'Connor
Supervisor
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From the Supervisor's Office
Libertyville Township Board Meeting
February 18, 2025
7:00 pm at the Township
359 Merrill Court, Libertyville
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Libertyville Township Offices
will be closed on Monday, February 17
In Observance of Presidents Day
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From Supervisor Kathleen O'Connor:
As 2025 begins, I continue to be incredibly grateful for the countless acts of kindness and generosity we experience at Libertyville Township. There are 324 households in Libertyville Township registered to use the food pantry with approximately 100 households coming weekly. Every day we witness neighbors reaching out to neighbors in need. Folks dropping off food and monetary donations, neighborhoods, schools, organizations, and businesses organizing and coordinating food drives, others donating toys and books for families to shop for child’s gift in our Gift Room, donors sponsoring a family for Christmas gifts, etc.
In addition to food, we provide financial assistance to families facing an emergency – utility shut-off, eviction notice, etc. As of December 31, 2024, we had provided $23,784.43 in assistance from our Community Emergency Assistance Fund. This does not include the financial assistance provided with our public dollars.
Because of your kindness, generosity, strong sense of community and trust, we have been able to meet the need. There will never be enough words to adequately thank you for the support you’ve provided.
I hope 2025 brings an abundance of blessings to you and yours.
Kathleen M. O’Connor
Libertyville Township Supervisor
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Food Pantry News
The food pantry operates 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.
We are currently in need of shampoo and conditioner, ground coffee, canned spaghetti, rice, ramen noodles, canned soup, canned stew or ravioli, canned tuna, liquid dish soap, liquid hand soap, baby wipes, and toilet paper.
*****WE ALSO NEED PAPER GROCERY BAGS!*****
Donations can be made Mon-Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
at our office located at 359 Merrill Court, Libertyville
Call 847-816-6800 if you have any questions.
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JOIN US FOR AN OPEN SPACE VOLUNTEER WORK DAY!
On Saturday, February 8 - Oak Openings 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.
Wear layers of clothes that can get dirty. We strongly recommend blue jeans, sturdy boots, and three layers on top. We’ve learned that fleece jackets are just a magnet for sticky seeds and are best left in the car. We’ve also learned that if we’re cold we’re miserable, so we always recommend an extra layer of warmth – better to have it and not need it than the other way around.
We’re tough and hardy but we know our limits. Workdays will not be held under the following conditions:
- Temperatures of 95 degrees or higher
- Lightning or extremely high winds.
- Deep, heavy snow
- Temperatures or wind chills of 10 degrees or lower
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 jhapp@libertyvilletownship.us
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News From the Highway Commissioner
Snow Removal Operations
The Libertyville Township Highway Department plows approximately 28 miles of unincorporated Libertyville Township roads, including centerline roads, cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets. The Illinois Department of Transportation plows state roads, including Routes 45, 21 (Milwaukee Avenue), 43 (Waukegan Road), 176 (Park Avenue), 60 (Townline Road) and 120 (Belvidere Road). The Lake County Division of Transportation maintains county roads, including Butterfield Road, Winchester Road and St. Mary’s Road.
Plowing generally begins when snow is more than one-inch deep and freezing temperatures indicate that the snow will not melt.
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Please do not shovel or blow snow back into the street after it has been plowed and salted. Snow that is deposited on the street can refreeze and cause hazardous conditions for you or your neighbors
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When it starts to snow, park your vehicle off the street. This protects it from being plowed in. It also prevents receiving a ticket and being towed
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Check that your mailbox and post are in good repair and that they are behind the curb, not leaning out over the street.
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If there is a fire hydrant in front of your home, clear the snow around it. It is there for your protection and that of your neighbors.
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Please remove portable basketball hoops from the right-of-way. The Township is not responsible for damages that occur during snow removal operations.
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Please place garbage and recycling bins on the apron of the driveway. These bins are not to be placed on the roadway as they become hazards for plow drivers.
Oak Spring Road Bridge Reconstruction Project Updates
There is a project specific website for stakeholders to use to keep up with the progress of the project. There will be a weekly update and there is an option to subscribe to receive those updates. You can view it at www.oakspringroadbridge.com
Due to the size and nature of a bridge replacement project, Oak Spring Road will be CLOSED for the duration of construction from the Des Plaines River Trail to the west and the private driveway at 15463 Oak Spring Road to the east. Local traffic only will be permitted from Appley Avenue/2nd Street to the full closure, and from St. Mary's Road to the full closure. It is anticipated the Lake Minear parking, Des Plaines River Trail path, and all residential driveways and side streets will be accessible throughout the construction duration, however, the Lake County Forest Preserve District Canoe Launch parking lot will be closed. Please see below for location map and detour exhibit.
For questions and/or additional information, please contact Dave Marquardt, Gewalt Hamilton & Associates, Inc., at dmarquardt@gha-engineers.com or 847.821.6263 or Marty Neal, Highway Commissioner, at 847.362.3350 or highwaydepartment@libertyvilletownship.us.
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Fun Facts:
February is named after the Roman festival of Februa, which was a time for purification and sacrifice.
Amethyst and bloodstone are the birthstones for February.
Violets are the birth flower for February
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Garden Learning Series is back!
Session 1 - Seed Starting for Vegetable Gardens
When: February 12th 2025
Presenter: Lake County Extension Master Gardeners
Description: Master Gardeners will deliver timely tips on how to start seeds to grow your own seedlings for your garden. Basic requirements, including time, light, growing medium, water and attention, will be shared as well as suggested plants to start from seed. Seed starting is not limited to vegetables. Annuals and perennials can also be started to get a jump on the growing season. Registration: https://go.illinois.edu/SeedStartingVegetables
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Libertyville Connect---Upcoming Events
Snowball
Save-the-date: February 27
Open to all students at LHS & VHHS
Operation Snowball is an alcohol and drug use prevention program focusing on leadership development to empower youth to lead drug-free lives. The name originates from the idea that “If I have a positive impact on you, you can have a positive impact on someone else, and the effect snowballs.” Out of this concept emerges “A Community of Caring” – the success of Operation Snowball.
Approaches to drug and alcohol prevention have varied since the 70s and 80s. The D128 approach to Snowball focuses on holistic well-being and connecting with others in a fun, warm, and supportive environment.*
*From the D128 website
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NARCAN Is Now Available Over the Counter
NARCAN, which reverses fentanyl poisonings and other opioid overdoses, is now available at your local pharmacy. You can save the life of a friend, neighbor, or family member by keeping NARCAN at home and carrying it with you.
Most health insurance companies cover NARCAN if you purchase it through the pharmacy. If you don't have health insurance, or your insurance doesn't cover it, you can request free Naloxone from the Lake County Health Department.
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For Tips on Talking With Your Kids
Check out our website. Topics include:
· Conversation Goals
· Tips by Child's Age
· When to be Concerned
· Risks & Facts
Check out the Libertyville Connect site
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Flood Insurance Premium Discounts
Property owners residing in unincorporated Lake County may be eligible to save an average of $232 a year on their flood insurance policies. Currently, there are more than 654 flood insurance policies in unincorporated Lake County.
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Through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) program, residents within unincorporated Lake County – who meet certain requirements – are eligible for up to 20% savings on flood insurance premiums. This results in a potential annual total savings of $151,708 overall for residents across the county. Property owners should contact their flood insurance agent to obtain individual savings information.
Since 2008, Lake County has participated in the CRS program and received favorable ratings saving property owners thousands of dollars on their policies. Lake County is required to create an Annual Evaluation Report to maintain the favorable rating.
Highlights from the report include:
- Lake County issued permits for two projects for elevating the finished floor of an existing structure to be above the regulatory floodplain elevation and for one project for elevating utilities and/or adding foundation openings to bring the structures into compliance with the Lake County Unified Development Ordinance in 2022. This will help protect these structures from future flooding.
- The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission's (SMC) Watershed Management Board cost-share grant program helps fund local stormwater projects. The highest funding priority is flood damage and prevention/mitigation, but other project benefits are also included in funding decisions.
- Lake County works closely with residents and coordinates with other agencies such as the Township Highway Commissioners and Lake County SMC to respond to drainage complaints affecting private properties.
- View details of the Annual Evaluation Report
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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.
For more information, please visit their website: https://www.vaclc.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakecountyvac/ or call 847.377.3344.
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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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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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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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