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Serving Our Community
Road District: 847-381-7793
Township Office: 847-381-1924
Assessor's Office: 847-381-1120
| | Supervisor Christopher Karam | |
Greetings and welcome back from Spring Break if you were away with your families. It’s election season once again and you still have time to early vote today at the Cuba Township Road District. This early voting site is open until 7 PM tonight. Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1, and the polls are open from 6 AM - 7 PM. We know April elections are easy to miss but do your best to vote - your local elected leaders are representatives of your closest forms of government.
Spring brush pickup is set for the week of Monday, April 7 - pickup requests must be provided to Sue Sage at the Road District 847.381.7793 no later than Friday, April 4 at 3:00 PM.
We are hosting another Paper and Electronics Shred event on Saturday, April 19 from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM. Come early because the recycling trucks usually fill up quickly.
Our second consecutive compost giveaway is scheduled for Saturday, May 10 – Mother’s Day weekend. Thank you SWALCO!
Our annual Land We Love Run is returning on Sunday, June 29, and the registration link is now live. Feel free to register today as it will be here before you know it. More to come in next month’s newsletter.
Every year on the second Tuesday of April, all Illinois townships conduct an Annual Township Meeting. All the electors (registered voters) in the township may attend this meeting and have a direct voice in electing a moderator and determining how their township operates. Specific issues are addressed and on the Annual Town Agenda. All elector votes are cast, the votes are tallied, and the majority wins. Our Annual Town Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 8 at 6:00 PM.
We wish you well during this Lenten season where all Christian faiths will be celebrating Easter on Sunday, April 20 after Passover ends on Saturday, April 19. Let fasting and prayer build your faith.
Sincerely,
Chris Karam
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****Appointments for services are REQUIRED****
Passport Services
Passport Applications: Passport processing takes 2-3 weeks for expedited processing and 4-6 weeks for standard processing. Expedited processing is an additional $60 per passport. Passport appointments are required - call 847-381-1924 to schedule an appointment. To check the status of your passport, click here.
Visit Travel.state.gov's renewal page if you want to renew an adult passport.
Food Pantry
The Tuesday food pantry continues weekly, by appointment only, from 10 AM to 1 PM. If you need food assistance, please email info@cubatwpil.gov or call 847-381-1924.
Below is a list of needed items:
- Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
- 32 oz bottles of liquid laundry detergent
- Canned chicken, salmon, spam, and tuna
- Canned meals including chili (mild), stew, and pork & beans
- Canned soups including vegetable, chicken noodle, and any chunky soups
Visit the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Online Portal for Reduced Fare and Ride Free Customers
The RTA'S Fare Programs Online is a web-based online customer portal that allows residents with disabilities and seniors to apply for, replace, and renew Reduced Fare and Ride Free Permits. It's quick and easy to use - go to Fares.RTAChicago.org.
Metra Access Pilot Program
Metra Access is a pilot program running through July 31, 2025, providing a reduced fare on all Metra lines and zones for individuals enrolled in the SNAP program who live within the RTA six-county region (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties). To apply, you will need a SNAP eligibility letter, a government-issued ID, and a 2" photo of yourself. You may apply at Fares.RTAChicago.org.
Cuba and Barrington Township PACE Service
The Pace program is subsidized by Cuba and Barrington Townships, as well as the Villages of Barrington, Lake Barrington, North Barrington, South Barrington, and Tower Lakes.
The service is available to seniors and disabled persons, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. The fares are $2.00 each way. Advanced reservations required. Call 1-800-451-4599, Monday - Friday, from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
For additional assistance, call Pace customer service at 800-606-1282, option 2.
Ride Lake County - PACE Service
Seniors aged 60+ and people with disabilities interested in using Ride Lake County are encouraged to register by calling the Pace Call Center at 1-800-201-6446.
Registering early for Ride Lake County will allow riders to schedule trips. Seniors must provide their date of birth at registration, and individuals with disabilities must provide their RTA Reduced Fare Permit number at registration. Learn more
Utility Assistance Programs - Appointments Required
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View income guidelines (above) and required documentation for applicants. Call 847-381-1924 to make an appointment.
Documentation:
- Proof of income from all household members for the 30 days before the date of application.
- Most recent, original utility bills.
- Proof of Social Security numbers for all household members.
- Applicant Identification (Driver's License or State ID)
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Cuba Township Annual Town Meeting Set for Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Cuba Township's Annual Town Meeting is set for Tuesday, April 8, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM at the Cuba Township Office located at 28000 W Cuba Road in Barrington. Members of the public are welcome. See the Agenda. Immediately following the Annual Town Meeting is the Monthly Meeting. See the Agenda.
2025 Consolidated Election Set for April 1, 2025
To learn who is running for the local school, library, park district, and municipal offices, click here to view the most current list of filed candidates throughout Lake County.
Early Voting Continues Today
Monday, March 31 - Mon 9 AM - 7 PM
Cuba Township Highway Dept. Garage
28070 W Cuba Road, Barrington
April 1, 2025 - Election Day Voting
- Polls are open from 6 AM to 7 PM
- Use the assigned neighborhood site serving your address
- Election Day voting site locator
- Every site is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant and handicap accessible.
For more information, visit LakeCountyClerk.info, contact the County Clerk's Elections department at Elections@lakecountyil.gov, or call (847) 377-2410.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.
Sincerely,
Heidi Shannon
| | | | Assessor Nicole E. Knapik, CIAO | | |
Dear Neighbors,
Tax Relief Exemptions
Remember to file for your 2025 qualifying exemptions if you purchased your home last year. If you purchased your home this year, the first day to file your exemptions is January 2, 2026. If you need help filing, please schedule an appointment by calling 847-381-1120. Below is a list of the most common exemptions. Visit our Tax Relief page for more information.
Filing for exemptions is quick and easy through Lake County's Smartfile E-Filing Portal. If you can't file online, you may contact our office at info@cubaassessoril.gov or 847-381-1120 to schedule an appointment.
General Homestead Exemption (GHE)
If you purchased a residence in Cuba Township, and it is your principal residence, you may be eligible for the General Homestead Exemption (GHE). The GHE for 2025 is $8,000.
Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption (SHE)
If you or your spouse turn 65 at any time in 2025, and your property is your principal residence, you may be eligible for the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption. The SHE for 2025 is $8,000. There is no income requirement and no annual renewal.
Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption (SCAFHE)
Homeowners 65 or older with an income of $65,000 or less may qualify for the Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze. Beginning January 2022, proof of income must be filed along with Senior Freeze applications. You must own the property as your principal residence for two consecutive years (January 1). If you currently receive the Senior Freeze, the Lake County Assessor's Office mails reminder letters in March 2025. The SCAFHE must be filed annually to verify income eligibility.
Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities (HEPD)
This exemption may be claimed in addition to the General Homestead Exemption and the Senior Homestead Exemption, if applicable. Applicants must be disabled under the Federal Social Security Act and supply evidence of disability, in addition to completing the PTAX-343 Application for Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities and PTAX-343-A Physician's Statement.
Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities
You may claim this exemption in addition to the General Homestead Exemption and the Senior Homestead Exemption. Disabled veterans qualify if they have at least 30% and up to 100% service-connected disability. Evidence of disability is required along with the completed PTAX-342 Application for Homestead Exemption and PTAX-342-A Annual Verification of Eligibility.
We are here to serve you!
Nicole E. Knapik, CIAO
| | Highway Commissioner Thomas J Podgorski | | Join us - Eliminate Textile and Shoe Landfill Waste | | |
Clothing and Textile and Reuse-A-Shoe Drop-Off Location – SWALCO Partnership
Did you know clothing is now the fastest growing waste in the US waste stream today? Join us in dropping off used clothing, linens, and shoes at the Cuba Township Textile, and Reuse-A-Shoe drop-off locations in partnership with SWALCO.
Clothing, textile, and shoe recycling is a full-circle program, diverting your new and gently used donations from landfills.
Clothing/Textiles
Unacceptable Items:
- Wet, odorous, or moldy items
- Nylons and Pantyhose
- Fabric Scraps
- Craft Scraps (yarns, threads & other craft materials)
- Pillows
- Sleeping Bags
- Mattresses
- Rugs
- Carpet
- Cushions
- Foam furniture and foam mats
- Large Luggage
- Electric Blankets & Mattress Pads
- Non-Fabric Household Linens: Vinyl Shower Curtains, tablecloths, furniture covers, etc.
Shoes
Dress boots, hiking boots, and rain boots are accepted. NO WINTER BOOTS ALLOWED. Shoes in any condition, from new or gently used, to those that are worn, will be accepted. And, the great news is that 95% or more of all the materials collected will be recycled or reused.
Before dropping off your shoes, please tie the laces of each pair together; if they are sandals or have no laces, please place a rubber band on the pair to keep the shoes together.
UNACCEPTABLE ITEMS include Roller Blades, Ice Skates, and Winter Boots.
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The Homebound State ID program is a service program for older adults, bedridden individuals and people with disabilities who are unable to leave their homes to obtain a state ID card from a Secretary of State facility. The card may be used for identification purposes in the same way as a standard driver’s license is used for identification.
Certain documents are required to obtain the card. Once an applicant submits the information via our web form below, we will determine eligibility and the documents required to complete the transaction. For assistance to help determine if you or your loved one qualifies for this service, call 312-814-3121.
Quick Links
| | 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, and 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/ and view their most current newsletter Here.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakecountyvac/ or call 847.377.3344
| | How to Dispose of Batteries - Home Depot |
Home Depot offers recycling of batteries at their Call2Recylce site located at the Home Depot, 670 S Rand Rd in Lake Zurich.
Click here for a review of how to dispose of batteries and how to recycle batteries. It includes information on single-use batteries and rechargeable batteries.
Not all batteries are accepted at Home Depot. Please click here and confirm your batteries will be accepted.
| | Cork Recycling Now Available |
Cork recycling is now available at the following location:
| | | REAL ID goes into effect on May 7, 2025 | | |
For Illinois residents who fly domestically, the federal government extended the deadline to May 7, 2025, which requires you to use a valid US Passport or obtain a REAL ID from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office. Take time to know your options. For information on other types of identification accepted by TSA, Please visit the TSA website.
To see what documents you need to apply for a REAL ID, visit the REAL ID Interactive Checklist. Come prepared and be patient when visiting a Driver Services Facility.
All Driver Services facilities are issuing REAL IDs, with the exception of mobile units and express facilities. To find the nearest facility, visit Facility Finder.
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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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