Volume 1 | May 5, 2026

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Kathleen M. O'Connor

Supervisor

From the Supervisor's Office

Libertyville Township Board Meetings

Tuesday, May 12

and

Tuesday, May 26

7:00 pm at the Township Office

359 Merrill Court, Libertyville

Township offices will be closed on

May 25 in observance of

Memorial Day

Food Pantry News

The food pantry operates on Tuesdays from 10 am - 3 pm for any Libertyville Township resident in financial need. 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 in need of diapers (sz 4,5 & 6), ground coffee and Boost/Ensure.

*****WE ALWAYS 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.

Monetary donations are always welcome.

Call 847-816-6800 if you have any questions.

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JOIN US FOR AN OPEN SPACE VOLUNTEER WORK DAY!

Saturday, May 9--Donnelley Prairies and Oaks

We will hold a volunteer work day at the Donnelley Prairies and Oaks 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 Donnelley Prairies and Oaks Preserve:

The site is located on Casey Road. Entrance to the site is the farm entrance/gate west of Almond and Casey Roads, on the South side of Casey Road.

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

Illinois Battery Stewardship Law

Beginning January 1, 2026, all single-use and most rechargeable batteries will be accepted at retail and government locations throughout the state, thanks to the Illinois Battery Stewardship Law. The non-profit organization Battery Network has been working to establish a network of collection sites to meet the requirements of the new law. To find a location near you, visit batterynetwork.org. As some retailers continue to adjust to the new regulations, please call locations before visiting to confirm they will accept your battery type.

The following batteries are accepted at SWALCO's household chemical waste (HCW) collection events:

• Single-Use Non-Rechargeable Alkaline and Primary Batteries: AAA, AA, C, D, 9v & 6v, Lithium, Zinc-Air, Zinc-Carbon, Zinc Chloride, and button batteries labeled CR/SR/LR

• Non-Automotive and Non-Marine Lead Acid Batteries: Backup sump pump, riding lawn mower, and small sealed lead acid batteries

• Rechargeable Batteries: Lithium-ion (Li-Ion), Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)

SWALCO hosts two Gurnee drop-off events each month. These events are free for all Illinois residents, and appointments are required. Schedule your appointment today: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/ab9f2c49

Poetry Corner

May Night

The spring is fresh and fearless

And every leaf is new,

The world is brimmed with moonlight,

The lilac brimmed with dew.

Here in the moving shadows

I catch my breath and sing--

My heart is fresh and fearless

And over-brimmed with spring.

--Sarah Teasdale

Libertyville Connect

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

Lake County Passage

Know before you go! Check Lake County PASSAGE for real-time, local traffic information. Through PASSAGE you can also sign up for email traffic alerts, twitter alerts, and smartphone apps. Another feature that can be helpful when winter weather strikes is the ability to view camera images from intersections.

Flood Insurance Premium Discounts

Property owners residing in unincorporated Lake County may be eligible to save an average of $241 a year on their flood insurance policies. Currently, there are more than 508 flood insurance policies in unincorporated Lake County.

Annual Evaluation Report 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 $121,526 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:

During the project year, Lake County issued a number of flood protection-related permits, including elevating structures and utilities as well as the addition of flow-through foundations. These improvements, required per the Lake County Unified Development Ordinance, are designed to 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 continuously 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

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.

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

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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