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Lake County will be mailing homeowners in Fremont Township their "blue cards" with the assessed values of their homes on July 7th. Please look at these values immediately. if you disagree with the value on your property, Fremont Township homeowners only have until August 8th to appeal. This is a reminder that the only time for Fremont Homeowners to appeal their assessment is between July 7th and August 8th. Many people wait until they receive their property tax bill to try to contest the assessment. That is too late.
If you have evidence to provide the Fremont Township Assessor that you feel proves you are over assessed, call their office at 847 223-2846.
If it all seems too confusing and you would like help to see if you are over assessed, Lake County is offering residents one on one help with a member of the Chief County Assessment Office staff to help with evaluating your property tax assessment. This class is at the University Center of Lake County, 1200 University Center Drive, Grayslake, Illinois on Wednesday, August 3 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Click here for schedule
This is a great time to make sure you are receiving all of the exemptions you are entitled to. Click here to view them.
Homeowners turning 65 need to make sure they file for the senior homestead exemption. We see people all the time who are unaware of this and it saves you money on your property tax bill!! Questions? Call 847 223-2846.
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The State Road projects in Lake County will not be on hold due to the state legislature passing a stop gap budget.
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The next Household Chemical Collection Event is scheduled for Saturday, July 16th at Deerfield High School from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. (My last newsletter had an incorrect date) For more information go to www.swalco.org
Accepted Items
- All aerosol products (spray paint, hair spray, etc.)
- Motor oil, antifreeze, gas, brake fluid, etc.
- Asbestos containing products
- Batteries: Lithium, NI-CAD, Metal Hydride Batteries (NO ALKALINE)
- Drain cleaners, household cleaners, metal polishes
- Driveway sealers, deck sealers and cleaners, paint removers
- Fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, insecticide
- Compact fluorescent lamps and tubes
- Solvents: Mineral spirits, kerosene, thinners, sealers
- Mercury (thermometers, thermostats, etc.)
- Oil-based paints, stains, varnishes, sealers
- Pool chemicals
- Personal care products: Cosmetics, shampoos, nail polish, etc.
- Medications: Over-the-counter and prescription (people and pet)
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Our office administers general assistance and emergency assistance to residents with financial hardships in Fremont Township.
Our food pantry serves over 1000 people a year and we have a wonderful vegetable garden run by Fremont Township Resident Alicia Dodd and many volunteers. This provides fresh produce to our low income seniors and neighbors in need. The garden is harvested on Tuesdays. Residents in need can call or stop by to see if there is a harvest.
Thanks to our generous donors, we receive beef, pork and lamb from the Lake County Fair livestock auction. We appreciate the food drives throughout the year by local schools, churches, businesses, neighborhoods, Scout Troops, the Post Office, Park on Park and the annual Grand Dominion Car Show. We also are thankful to the residents we see daily who drop donations at our office.
If you are aware of neighbors in need, please refer them to our office. We are the only local government agency that provides these services, resources and referrals. They can call us at 847 223-2847.
Click here to see other services available at Fremont Township
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Over 60 Grand Dominion Car Show volunteers are busy preparing for their event that benefits the Fremont Township Food Pantry. Save the Date! The 2016 Grand Dominion Car Show is set for Sunday, Aug. 21. This year’s show features a special display of one-of-a-kind, rare and exotic cars. Non-perishable food items will be collected for the Fremont Pantry. Raffles for great prizes from local businesses too! Watch for more information about the show, open free to the public. You are guaranteed a great time!
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There is a new statue in front of the Mundelein Police Department. Local resident Jack Foresaw led the effort to raise money for this statue.
The statue, called “The Protector,” stands nearly 6’2” tall with his hat in place, weigh approximately 600 pounds.
It is located in front of the Police Station facing Route 45.
Photo Courtesy of resident Shawn Killackey
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A mosquito pool sampled June 23 in Highland Park has tested positive for West Nile virus. The mosquito pool is the first confirmed indicator of the disease’s presence in Lake County in 2016. In 2015, five human cases of West Nile virus were reported in Lake County. In addition, 68 pools or batches of mosquitoes and one bird tested positive for the virus.
The Health Department maintains a West Nile virus hotline for county residents to report areas of stagnant water (which are conducive for mosquito breeding), or to obtain more information on the signs and symptoms of West Nile encephalitis. The West Nile hotline number is: (847) 377-8300. Information can also be found at: www.fightthebitenow.com.
Recommendations to prevent mosquito breeding include:
- Discard old tires, buckets, drums or any water holding containers. Poke holes in tires used as bumpers on docks
- Keep roof gutters and downspouts clear of debris
- Keep trash containers covered
- Empty plastic wading pools at least once a week and store indoors when not in use
- Drain unused swimming pools
- Fill in tree rot holes and hollow stumps that hold water
- Change the water in bird baths and plant urns at least once a week
- Store boats upside down or drain rainwater weekly
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Heroin is an epidemic in our country, state and county. Please read about this program and if you know of families dealing with this issue, help make them aware of it.
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dividuals who struggle with substance abuse will be able to get directed quickly to treatment through a pilot program launched by the Lake County Opioid Initiative called “A Way Out. The program will be offered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at participating police departments across Lake County. Individuals who possess narcotics or paraphernalia, enter a participating police department and tell an officer they are requesting help will avoid criminal charges as long as the participant seeks assistance.
“A Way Out” is a Lake County, Illinois Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion pilot program, designed to fast-track users to substance abuse programs and services. This program is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at participating police departments.
Click here to view the video explaining this program.
The Lake County Health Department also has an Addictions Treatment Program. Click here to learn more about it.
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AARP Drivers Smart Driver September 7 & 8 from 9 am – 1 pm
Register at
The Regent Center August 1 – 31, 2016.
The Regent Center 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein
(847) 566-4790
Post-Hospital Rehabilitation Services Wednesday, July 27 at 10:30 am in room A
4 Senior Fitness Classes are low to moderate impact, multilevel and modified to the individual. They are also beneficial for those with physical limitations or those who are recovering from injury. This weekly, one hour class meets at 1 pm on Tuesday in their main room, for a per class cost of $6 payable at class time.
Click here for the July Calendar
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If you’ve been served with a foreclosure notice on your home, are unable to communicate with your lender and are concerned about fighting for your home in court, the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit's mortgage foreclosure mediation program may help. Watch this video as Judge Mitchell L. Hoffman of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit as he explains this free program to help homeowners learn options available to them as well as get assistance to fill out necessary paperwork.
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65 years old or older? Apply at Fremont Township for the RTA reduced fare permit.
The RTA Reduced Fare permit allows older adults, age 65 or over, qualified people with disabilities and Medicare recipients to ride all RTA fixed-route services at a reduced fare. These fixed route services include CTA buses and trains, Metra trains and Pace buses in the six-county region of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will. Discounts don't apply on Ride Lake County West and Ride Lake County Central.
Questions? Call Nancy at 847 223-2847
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The paper shredding event is scheduled for July 30th from 9 am til 11 am at our Administrative Offices.
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My son applied for this through the mail and received it in less than two weeks.
To receive the “VETERAN” designation on your driver’s license/ID card, veterans must obtain official certification from the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs. You can do so by one of two means. Visit one of the IDVA offices throughout the state and provide a copy of your DD-214 or Certification of Military Service (NA Form 13038) or complete the process by mail.
To obtain the certification by mail, veterans must complete a Consent to Release of Information (Click Here for Document) and send it along with their DD-214/NAF 13038 and a legible copy of their driver’s license/ID card to the local veteran service officer. Requests may also be Faxed to (217) 782-4161 or mailed to the below address:
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs
PO Box 19432 (Attn: DL Cert)
833 S. Spring St
Springfield, IL 62794-9432
The IDVA will certify the discharge document and mail it back to you. After the necessary certification is obtained from the IDVA, you may apply for a new, renewal or updated driver’s license or ID card at any Secretary of State Driver Service’s facility.
The designation will be no additional cost for first-time driver’s license applicants and driver’s license renewals. If you choose to add the designation before your renewal date, you may obtain an updated driver’s license for $5 and an updated ID card for $10. Veterans over the age of 65 can obtain an updated state ID card at no cost.
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If you are looking for previous newsletters you have received from me, you can now find them on our website. Just click newsletter archive. www.fremonttownship.com
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Yoga Chair Yoga for Seniors Beginning July 27th. This one hour class will meet weekly at Fremont Township for 8 weeks. If you have questions or would like to register, call Kari Pohar at 847 740-6708.
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The Mundelein Farmers Market, organized by Mundelein Community Connection, kicks off the 2015 market season on Friday, June 19, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and continues through October 9. Vendors offer delicious farm fresh fruits and vegetables; fresh baked breads and pastries, flowers and plants; snow cones, lemonade and hotdogs! The Mundelein Farmers Market is at their new location, Santa Maria Lot, at the corner of Crystal and Lake Street (Route 45).
Look for Matthew Pawlowski, who is working on his Eagle Scout Project. He has been seen all over town collecting items for our troops.
Looking for farmers markets in other towns? Click here
Civil War Days July 9 & 10, 2016 at Lakewood Forest Preserve
The boom of cannons, the crack of rifles, the galloping of horse hooves welcomes you at the annual Civil War Days encampment. Wander the camps to see soldiers, civilians and tradesmen at work. Watch as union and confederate forces collide in battle. Visit the 1863 Summer Fair, meet President Lincoln and shop Civil War era vendors. Kids enjoy period crafts, games and a scavenger hunt. Click here for more information
The Friends of the Fremont Library Used Book Sale
1170 Midlothian Road, Mundelein, Illinois
Saturday, July 9 from 10am to 4:30 pm and
Sunday,
July 10 -1 pm to 4:30 pm
88th Annual Lake County Fair is Wednesday, July 27, 2016 10:00 am til Sunday, July 31, 2016 Click here
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A FREE garden walk will be hosted by the Gardeners of Central Lake County on Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The self-guided walk will showcase five interesting and varied specialty gardens located in Mundelein.
Maps and directions for the walk will be available at Cook Memorial Library at 413 N. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville; Fremont Library at 1170 N. Midlothian Road in Mundelein, and Aspen Library Vernon Hills, mid-June as well as on the website: http://www.gardenersofcentrallakecounty.org
Questions? Please contact Cindy at [email protected] or 847-772-2186.
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If you have used towels, sheets or blankets that need to be recycled, please consider bringing them to Fremont Township at 22385 Route 60, Mundelein to be donated to local Animal Shelters and Rescues. You can drop them off in the bin on our front porch. This keeps them out of the landfill and puts them to good use.
We also accept eye glasses and shoes to be recycled. If you are disposing of shoes that have laces, please tie the laces together.
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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
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Fremont Township Representatives
Shredding Event- July 30 from 9 am til 11 am
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