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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Happy New Year from your Cuba Township team! I am hopeful 2021 is a year of good health and happiness for you and your family!
On December 17, the Lake County Health Department distributed its first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to Lake County hospitals. Residents are encouraged to register on the Lake County AllVax Portal, to be notified when you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Over 100,000 Lake County residents have registered so far. Here is a short video to learn how to register for the vaccine.
A special thanks to Girl Scout Troop 446, the Farm Trails Subdivision carollers, Timberlake Estate families, Flint Creek Neighborhood Association, Tower Lakes Women's Group, Carson Pazdan and the Kids Feeding Kids group, Academy of Stars Preschool, Ahmadiyya Muslin Community, the Barrington Noon Rotary, and a great many individuals from the Cuba Township community for the December donations. Check out the Cuba Cares Facebook page for more information and photos (and don't forget to like our page)!
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.
Food Pantry Volunteer Opportunities
In compliance with the State of Illinois' tier 3, 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:
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:
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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Monthly Meetings Are Virtual
The next Cuba Township monthly meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 14, 2021. In order to remain compliant with the extended Stay-in-Place Order, the meeting will be virtual. The Agenda will be posted on our website, along with Zoom information, on Tuesday, January 12.
2021 Consolidated Election
The Consolidated Election date is Tuesday, April 6, 2021.
Election Calendar
January 6, 2021 - The first day for any registered voter to make an application by mail or in-person for an official ballot (90 days prior to consolidated election).
February 25, 2021 - First day for mailing or delivery of vote by mail ballot.
March 9, 2021 - Close of voter registration through deputy registrars.
March 10, 2021 - First day for grace period registration and voting at the Lake County Clerk's Office in Waukegan.
March 22, 2021 - First day of early voting.
April 1, 2021 - Last day the Lake County Clerk can receive an application for a vote by mail ballot by mail.
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 the residence 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, you are also eligible for the Senior Citizens Homestead Exemption (SCHE), effective January 1, 2021.
In order to confirm your exemptions, visit our property search portal at IMSLake.org. Agree to the terms of use and 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 after January 3, 2021, and we can file online for you or you can file 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 after March 2021.
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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Lighten Up Cuba Township!
If you enjoy being outdoors, remember to wear reflective gear and bike/running lights, so motorists can see you.
Firewood Fridays
January 8th and 22nd from 7:30 AM until 2:30 PM (or sooner if wood runs out). Two bundles of wood are loaded into the back of cars. Firewood #'s are limited to two bundles per event. If you miss one event, we cannot provide four bundles at the next event. Firewood pickup is subject to cancellation and will be communicated via our Facebook and website. Call 847-381-7793 to sign up or if a replacement tag is needed.
Snow Plow Safety
- Don't crowd the plow
- Stay at least 4 car lengths back from a snowplow, and never pass a plow
- Drive slower, brake sooner
- Stay off electronic devices
- Limit driving during snowstorms
Snow Removal
When removing snow from driveways, DO NOT PUSH it into the street. Also, landscaping should not be within 5 feet of the street - this includes "hardscaping" such as boulders and flagstone. Although these features are attractive, they create a hazard potentially leading to property and equipment damage.
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.
Ready.gov: This page explains actions to take when you receive a winter weather storm alert from the National Weather Service, and what to do before, during, and after a snowstorm or extremely cold weather.
Christmas Tree Recycling:
If Prairieland Disposal and Recycling is your waste hauler, they will collect Christmas trees from January 4 through January 15. Trees must be free of decorations, tinsel, tree stands, and plastic. Place trees at the curb on your normal garbage collection day.
The Forest Preserve is also accepting trees and is open daily from 6:30 AM to sunset:
Lakewood in Wauconda - drop trees off along Forest Preserve Drive
Heron Creek in Long Grove - drop trees off at Shelter A
Christmas Light Recycling:
Prairieland Disposal and Recycling is accepting light strands Monday - Thursdays 8 AM - 4:30 PM and Fridays 8 AM - 3:30 PM
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