July, 2025

Serving Our Community

Road District: 847-381-7793

Township Office: 847-381-1924

Assessor's Office: 847-381-1120

We are thrilled to host the annual Land We Love Run, hosted in partnership with the Village of Barrington Hills. The event is this Sunday, June 29 at 7:30 AM, and offers a 2-mile walk and 5K/10K run/walk options for all ages and abilities. Register today. All race proceeds benefit Folds of Honor, a nonprofit committed to providing scholarships to the families of fallen veterans and first responders. We are proud to support organizations like Folds of Honor, especially when we are vividly reminded of not only the extraordinary caliber of our military personnel, but also the potential danger they may encounter. We are expecting a record crowd this weekend, so come and join us while we celebrate America’s birthday!

Let this also be a good time to remind ourselves of the importance of community preparedness and public safety here at home. We certainly hope that these international events remain distant, but they serve as important reminders of how quickly emergencies—natural or otherwise—can arise. That’s why the township continues to prioritize the readiness of our public safety systems, including our emergency weather and civil defense sirens.

These sirens are a critical part of our emergency response infrastructure. Whether alerting residents to severe weather, natural disasters, or other immediate threats, they provide rapid, widespread notification that helps save lives. We test our systems regularly, and our first responders and emergency management personnel are trained and ready to act swiftly when needed. Review family safety plans and know what to do when a siren sounds.

I encourage all residents to:

• Stay informed through official local channels.
• Identify the proper public safety contacts: Dial 911 for emergencies.
• Unincorporated Lake County and the Villages of Lake Barrington, North Barrington & Port Barrington report to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office: Non-emergency 847-549-5200
• Village of Barrington: Non-emergency 847-304-3303
• Village of Barrington Hills: Non-emergency 847-428-8784
• Village of Tower Lakes: Non-emergency 847-526-3800

Being prepared is a shared responsibility. Together, through awareness and vigilance, we can ensure the safety and security of our community - no matter the circumstances.

As we gather to celebrate the Fourth of July, let’s take a moment to celebrate the strengths of our nation and honor those who have secured our freedoms. Whether you prefer fireworks, concerts, backyard barbecues [or all the above like me], may your holiday be safe, joyful, and filled with the spirit of independence.



Sincerely,

Chris Karam

****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:

• 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
• Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
• 32 oz bottles of liquid laundry detergent

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.

Cuba Township Half-Fare Taxi Program

The half-fare taxi program is available for Township residents who are 65 or older. The Township will subsidize half of the taxi fare up to $10.00. Please stop in the office to sign up for this program. Proof of age and residency is required. Limits may apply.

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

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Self-Serve Mulch

Self-serve mulch is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The mulch pile is next to the textile recycling bin in the same lot as the road salt.



Mulch Madness!

Mulch is now available for delivery to Cuba Township residents ONLY, for a delivery charge of $125.00 per truckload. Mulch is delivered on Fridays from 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Each load is 6-8 yards. The mulch is a double-ground mixture of hard and softwoods from removed Cuba Township trees. Email Sue at info@cubaroads.org or call 847-381-7793 to schedule your delivery.

Free Paper and Electronics Shredding Event Set for Saturday, September 6, 2025

The fall Shred Event is being held at the Cuba Township Road District, 28160 W Cuba Road in Barrington, from 8:30 to 11:30 AM, or until the trucks are full.

Please click here for a list of accepted electronic items.

Putting in a new driveway?

If you are putting in a new driveway, a Road Bond is required. Please complete the Permit Application and email it to info@cubaroads.org.

Driveway Alert for Unincorporated Homeowners

If you are a homeowner in unincorporated Lake County and planning to put in a new driveway over an existing culvert, contact the Cuba Township Road District to inspect the culvert.

Instructions for Trees or Limbs Touching Utility Lines or Power Outages

If you have issues with trees or limbs touching utility lines, contact the utility company directly. The Township cannot trim trees or limbs within 10 feet of utility lines.

If trees are blocking the road, dial 911.

Need to report a pothole?

• Lake County roads - (847) 377-7400 or visit the LCDOT site.
• Unincorporated Cuba Township Roads - 847-381-7793

The Road District does not offer year-round electronics recycling. Visit LRS Recycling, Wauconda Recycling, or the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County.

Over 20 years ago, in the Fall 2004 edition of the Cuba Newsletter, I began a journey into the highways and byways of Cuba Township’s heritage, bringing some of the stories of our pioneers to our present-day neighbors.

Until 2018, those newsletters were sent to residents through the United States Postal Service, the same Service that had established its first Post Office in 1839 at Vincent Freeman’s on Section 10, where Flint Creek flows out into the Fox River. The scattered residents were reached via the Waukegan to Dundee Stage and Mail route.

For those early heritage columns, I enjoyed the encouragement of Supervisor David F. Nelson and Township Clerk Priscilla Rose as I followed the threads of our Township’s history to ensure that the hardships, enterprise and eventual success of our early residents would not be forgotten.

I came to Barrington in 1980, and to live in the Township in 1985. My first introduction to Barrington’s countryside came through one of its’ own sons, the late Bill (William F.) Klingenberg, Jr. who was born, as he liked to say, in 19ought4 in the farmhouse at the southwest corner of Harbor Road and Henry Lane.

He careened around the countryside, pointing out landmarks and who had lived in them. Often it was where “stills” or “blind pigs” as he called them, of Capone’s henchmen had been located! Living for a while, in a house at the Oak Knoll Road entrance to the Barrington Hills Country Club, as a teenager, he remembered the Club’s beginnings in the 1920s.    

He was a Tasty Freeze owner, hot air balloonist and barnstormer in a rather flimsy aircraft! I think he knew every blade of grass in Cuba Township! He was the first of several people who opened the floodgates of Cuba history for me.

You will hear about some of them here, as I am honored to take up my pen again in the Cuba Township E-Newsletter, reaching you through Constant Contact and your email. And if you have forgotten stories or memorabilia of our Township please share them with me.

Here’s a start. I have never written the story of Shady Hill!

• Village of Lake Barrington
• Village of North Barrington
• Village of Barrington
• Village of Port Barrington
• Village of Barrington Hills
• Village of Tower Lakes
• Lake County Permit Facility
• Lake County Sheriff's Office
• Barrington Countryside Fire Department
• LRS Recycling
• Wauconda Recycling
• Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO)
• Barrington Area Council on Aging (BACOA)
• Barrington Area Volunteer Connection
• Barrington Youth & Family Services
• Nicasa Behavioral Health Services
• PADS Lake County
• Barrington Area Council of Governments
• GiGi's Playhouse
• Smart Farms
• Citizens for Conservation
• Flint Creek/Spring Creek Watershed Partnership

County Board Commissioners

• Commissioner Mike Danforth – District 17

Illinois State Legislators

• State Senator Darby Hills – 26th Senate District (includes all areas of 52nd and 51st House Districts below)
• State Representative Marty McLaughlin – 52^nd House District (Cary, Fox River Grove, Port Barrington and parts of Lake Barrington, Barrington Hills, and Barrington)
• State Representative Nabeela Syed – 51st House District (Deer Park, Lake Zurich, Tower Lakes, and parts of Lake Barrington, North Barrington, and Barrington)