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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Supervisor Christopher Karam |
Hello Cuba Township. February is roaring in like a lion, but I am starting to see the sun rise a bit earlier, which is always good, and perhaps Punxsutawney Phil will bring us some good news and not see his shadow on Groundhog Day.
February is Black History Month, and I have always wondered how this celebratory month originated. Carter G. Woodson, an African American historian, scholar, and educator, is considered the "Father of Black History." He founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), and in 1926, established "Negro History Week" to celebrate the contributions of African Americans to American history. This week was later expanded to become a month-long celebration. Carter G. Woodson was an extraordinary individual and was the second African American Ph.D. to graduate from Harvard after W.E.B. Du Bois. To learn more, visit the NAACP website.
We here at Cuba Township always try to deliver value for our residents at a reasonable cost. We recently completed our annual levy request and will finalize our budget in March for the next fiscal year. The General Township levy did not include an increase from last year. Our Road District levy included a 4% increase over last year primarily to accommodate inflationary pressures on the materials used to complete jobs. We also anticipate some cost savings from pension-related expenses. Regardless of home values rising or falling, controlling expenses is the key to stable property taxation. We will always think outside the box when it comes to optimizing the use of your tax dollars.
Firewood Friday is set for February 3rd and 17th this month. Saturday, March 25th is our next Shred Event at the Cuba Township Road District. This is always a popular event, and we look forward to seeing you this Spring. Lastly, mark your calendars for the 3rd annual Land We Love Run set for Saturday, July 1st. We look forward to an even bigger and better event this year.
Sincerely,
Chris Karam
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Cuba Township residents in need may be eligible for various programs, including utility assistance, such as LIHEAP and Nicor Sharing, emergency assistance, and food pantry programs. Please visit our website for a complete list of assistance services.
****Appointments for services are REQUIRED****
Passport Services
Passport Applications: Passport processing takes 3-5 weeks for expedited processing and 6-9 weeks for standard processing. Passport appointments are required - call 847-381-1924 to schedule an appointment. To check the status of your passport, click here.
Food Pantry
The Tuesday food pantry continues as an indoor pantry, by appointment only, from 10 AM to 1 PM. If you need food assistance, please email info@cubatwpil.gov or call 847-381-1924.
If you want to donate, we need paper towels, instant-flavored and unflavored oatmeal, canned fruits, canned salmon, tomato sauce (with or without meat), and jelly (no grape please).
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.
Ride Lake County - PACE Service
Seniors aged 60+ and people with disabilities interested in using the new service 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
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LIHEAP Program - Appointments Required |
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Applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program are still available. View income guidelines (left) and required documentation for applicants. Call 847-381-1924 to make an appointment.
Documentation:
- Proof of income from all household members for the 30-day period beginning with 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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Monthly Board Meeting is set for Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Monthly Board Meeting Agenda is available here 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
2023 Consolidated Election Set for April 4, 2023
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.
Voter Registration
View voter registration options here.
Voting Options
Vote by Mail
If you would like to order your ballot by mail, click here. The clerk's office will mail your ballot to your home or to snowbirds at another location. Ballots will begin being mailed on March 10. If you are mailing them back, make sure they are postmarked at the post office.
Early Voting
Village of Lake Barrington, located at 23860 N. Old Barrington Road, serves as an early voting site. Early voting runs March 20 - April 1, Monday - Friday 9 AM - 5 PM, and Saturdays, 9 AM - 2 PM.
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.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve you.
Sincerely,
Heidi Shannon
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Assessor Nicole E. Knapik, CIAO |
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Dear friends,
I want to remind residents eligible for homeowner exemptions to make sure they are filed. See below.
If you purchased your home in 2022, remember to file for your 2023 exemptions this year! Below is a list of the most common exemptions.
General Homestead Exemption (GHE)
If you purchased a residence in Cuba Township in 2022 and it is your primary residence, you may be eligible for the General Homestead Exemption (GHE). The GHE for 2022 is $6,000 and increases to $8,000 in 2023.
Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption (SCHE)
If you purchased a residence in Cuba Township in 2022, you are 65 years of age or older, and it is your primary residence, you may be eligible for the Senior Citizen Homestead Exemption (SCHE). The SCHE for 2022 is $5,000 and increases to $8,000 in 2023.
Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption (SCAFHE)
Homeowners 65 years old 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).
Homestead Exemption for Persons with Disabilities (HEPD)
Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities
Deputy Assessors in the Field
In preparation for the 2023 quadrennial assessment, Deputy Assessors are in the field updating exterior photos and measuring property changes. Remember, improvements automatically receive a 4-year Home Improvement Exemption.
We are here to serve you!
Nicole E. Knapik, CIAO
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Highway Commissioner Thomas J Podgorski |
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For the latest update on roads, please follow us on Facebook!
"Light Up" Cuba Township
The days are getting longer; however, we still recommend reflective gear and bike/running lights, so you will “light up” while enjoying the outdoors!
Firewood Friday, February Dates
February dates are Friday, February 3, and February 17. Pick-up begins at 7:30 AM and ends at 2:30 PM or sooner if supply runs out. Firewood pick-up is subject to cancellation due to weather conditions.
Cuba Township Paper Shred Event Set for Saturday, March 25, 2023
8 AM-Noon at the Cuba Township Road District (Blue farmhouse)
- Limit 4 paper bags per vehicle.
- Please note: The event is limited to Cuba Township residents. When the Shred-It truck is full, the shred event will end. Try to arrive early!
Snow Plow Action Items & Safety Protocols
- Remove cars from the street and cul-de-sacs during a snow event
- If it snows on garbage day, DO NOT put the totes in the street - leave them at the end of the driveway.
- Don't crowd the plow
- Stay at least four car lengths back from a snowplow, and never pass a plow
- Drive slower, brake sooner
- Stay off electronic devices
- Stay off the roads during severe snow events, if possible
The Cuba Township Road District operates 24/7 during inclement weather. You can call us if the matter concerns falling trees blocking roads. Please get in touch with your utility company for power outages.
Instruction for Trees or Limbs Touching Utility Lines
If you have issues with trees or limbs touching utility lines, you must contact the utility company directly. The Township cannot trim trees or limbs within 10 feet of utility lines.
Need to report a pothole?
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State roads report to IDOT at (800) 452-4368 or visit IDOT site.
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Lake County roads - (847) 377-7400 or visit LCDOT site.
- Unincorporated Cuba Township Roads - 847-381-7793
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Are you or someone you know experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis? Lake County has a Mobile Response Team to help! Call (847) 377-8088. Please help spread the word.
The Mobile Response Program supports people wherever and whenever they need it. A trained Mobile Response Team consisting of a Mental Health Clinician and an Engagement Specialist will be dispatched to individuals experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.
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Keeping Cuba Township Green! |
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Clothing and Textile and Reuse-A-Shoe Drop-Off Location – SWALCO Partnership
Cuba Township is now a clothing, textile, and Reuse-A-Shoe drop-off location in partnership with SWALCO.
Clothing, textile, and shoe recycling is a full-circle program, diverting your new and gently used donations from landfills.
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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LRS Update for Unincorporated Areas |
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The LRS Wauconda Office is open at 1350 N Old Rand Road in Wauconda. Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. Jaime McLean is the office manager at the Old Rand Road location and was formerly with Prairieland. Have questions/concerns about your delivery service? Contact LRS at 847-381-9300 x 3.
Orange stickers for yard waste are now available ($3.00 each) at the following locations:
- Ace Hardware - 155 Peterson Road in Libertyville
- Jewel - 150 W Main Street in Barrington
- LRS Service Garage - 1350 N Old Rand Road in Wauconda
Below is information on recycling services offered at the Wauconda office:
- E-Scraps / Electronics: LRS is now working with SWALCO and will accept a maximum of 7 E-Waste items per visit, excluding Christmas lights and cords, including one TV or CRT monitor (some fees may apply to TVs and CRT monitors, call us for details).
- White Goods: LRS accepts white goods (no water softeners). A fee may apply.
- Clothing and Textiles: LRS accepts unwanted clothing and textiles (throw rugs and towels).
- Athletic shoes: LRS collects and recycles unwearable athletic shoes at the Wauconda drop-off facility. And they collect other styles of used — but wearable — shoes and boots and donate them to charity.
- Food Organics: LRS collects vegetative food and organic scraps in biodegradable bags at no charge at the Wauconda location.
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Cork Recycling Now Available |
Cork recycling is now available at the following location:
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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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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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County Board Commissioners
Illinois State Legislators
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