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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Hope this email finds you and your family doing well!
Cuba Township is partnering with Lake County's Federal Emergency
Rental Assistance Program (FERA). Click here for eligibility requirements. Applications will be available Monday, April 5.
COVID Vaccine Update from the Lake County Health Department
Senior Citizens: Get Help with Vaccine Information Over the Phone
The Lake County Health Department provides support for COVID-19 vaccine registration through its AllVax Support Center, Mondays-Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by phone at (847) 377-8130, and by email at AllVax@lakecountyil.gov.
For the most current information about how to register for a vaccine, when you can get a vaccine, vaccine locations, and more, please visit the Lake County COVID-19 Vaccine page.
COVID-19 Vaccine Helpful Links
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:
You may also make an appointment to pick up your parking placard at 847-381-1924.
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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Annual Town Meeting Set for Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Cuba Township's 2021 Annual Town Meeting is set for Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at 6:00 PM. You may participate virtually or in person. Click here for a link to the agenda.
Monthly Meetings Are Virtual
The next Cuba Township monthly meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2021, immediately following the Annual Town Meeting. The Agenda will be posted on our website, along with Zoom information, on Friday, April 9.
2021 Consolidated Election
The Consolidated Election date is Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
- the candidate list;
- public questions on the ballot;
- your assigned Election Day voting site;
- your personalized sample ballot;
- voter registration options still available and acceptable forms of identification; and
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Voter Information Guide.
Election Calendar
March 22 - April 3 - Early Voting. Lake Barrington Village Hall, 23860 N Old Barrington Rd., Lake Barrington, 847-381-6010 - Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM; Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM. NO SUNDAYS
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 it 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, or if you are turning 65 this year, 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.
Contact our office to make an appointment or you can file for your exemption(s) through Lake County's Smartfile E-Filing Portal.
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.
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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Spring Mulch
Contact Rebecca at the Road District to make arrangements for mulch delivery. Each load is 6-8 yards. The mulch is a double ground mixture of hard and softwoods from removed Cuba Township trees. Email Rebecca at rebecca@cubaroads.org or call 847-381-7793.
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.
Please recycle your political yard signs at one of the following locations:
Cuba Township
28000 W Cuba Road
Barrington Public Works
300 Raymond Avenue
Village of Barrington Hills Barn Building
112 Algonquin Road
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Temporary Open Burning Restrictions in Unincorporated Lake County |
The Lake County Board voted on March 9 to reinstate a temporary emergency ordinance effective through June 9, 2021, which allows open burning of landscape waste in unincorporated Lake County from sunrise to sunset only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The ordinance also permits open burning from sunrise to sunset on any day of the week if the burning occurs at least 500 feet from the nearest habitable structure.
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Four Household Chemical Waste Events Set |
SWALCO is hosting four household chemical waste events over the next 45 days, at their facility located at 1311 N. Estes Street in Gurnee.
Appointments are required for any one of the following four household chemical waste events:
- Saturday, April 10, 2021
- Saturday, April 17, 2021
- Saturday, April 24, 2021
- Saturday, May 8, 2021
Items you can bring to a collection include: CFL bulbs, unwanted prescription, over-the-counter medicines and supplements (people and pet), household cleaners, gasoline, garden chemicals, pesticides, oil-based paints (NO LATEX), and varnishes, as well as other household chemicals. For a more detailed list visit 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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