Volume 1 | July 1, 2026

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Kathleen M. O'Connor

Supervisor

From the Supervisor's Office

Libertyville Township Board Meeting

Tuesday, July 14

7:00 pm at the Township Office

359 Merrill Court, Libertyville

Township offices will be closed on

July 4 and July 6 in observance of

Independence Day

Food Pantry News

The food pantry operates on Tuesdays from 10 am - 3 pm for any Libertyville Township resident in financial need. If an individual is not a registered user of the food pantry, they will be asked to provide a photo ID and a copy of a current utility bill as proof of residency. The bagged food will be distributed via drive thru. Residents will remain in the car and Township staff will load the food items.

We are in need of diapers (sz 4,5 & 6), peanut butter, jelly, ground coffee, olive oil, and dish soap.

*****WE ALWAYS NEED PAPER GROCERY BAGS!*****

Donations can be made Mon-Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

at our office located at 359 Merrill Court, Libertyville.

Monetary donations are always welcome.

Call 847-816-6800 if you have any questions.

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Independence Day Celebrations

Libertyville 7/4 Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.-- Butler Lake

Mundelein 7/4 Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.-- Kracklauer Park

Vernon Hills 7/4 Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. – Century Park

JOIN US FOR AN OPEN SPACE VOLUNTEER WORK DAY!

Saturday, July 11 - Donnelley Prairies and Oaks Preserve

Directions: Donnelley Prairies and Oaks Preserve

The site is located on Casey Road. Entrance to the site is the farm entrance/gate west of Almond and Casey Roads, on the South side of Casey Road.

Weather Cancellations

We’re tough and hardy but we know our limits. Workdays will not be held under the following conditions:

· Temperatures of 95 degrees or higher

· Lightning or extremely high winds.

Youth Guidelines

Children 12 and older are welcome if accompanied by a supervising adult. High school students who enjoy working in the outdoors are welcome with parental permission. Releases will be available at the work day.

Questions?

Please contact us at 847.362.9760 or email jhapp@libertyvilletownship.us

News from the Assessor Office

NEW SUMMER HOURS

Effective Friday, May 22, the Assessor Office will be closing at noon on Fridays. Our summer office hours will be as follows:

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Friday 8:30am - Noon

Mandatory Road Testing for Seniors to End

A major component of Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ Road Safety & Fairness Act will begin next month with the elimination of the state’s mandatory behind-the-wheel driving tests for Illinois drivers ages 79 to 86.

Starting July 1, the new law raises the age at which Illinois drivers must take a driving test from 79 to 87, removing an outdated age-based requirement that made Illinois the only state in the nation to require a behind-the-wheel test solely because of a driver’s age.

Instead, the new law shifts the focus to a person’s ability to drive safely – rather than the date of their birth certificate, Giannoulias said.

“The Road Safety & Fairness Act is about replacing outdated assumptions with facts,” Giannoulias said. “Illinois seniors have consistently proven they are among the safest drivers on our roads. This law removes an unnecessary burden for older drivers while preserving strong safeguards to protect everyone who travels on our streets.”

Under the Road Safety & Fairness Act, drivers ages 79 through 86 will still be required renew their licenses in person at a DMV and pass a vision screening but will no longer be required to take a behind-the-wheel driving test solely because of their age.

Beginning July 1, renewal requirements will be as follows:

Ages 79-80: Renew every four years, in person, with a vision test. No driving test required.

Ages 81-86: Renew every two years, in person, with a vision test. No driving test required.

Ages 87 and older: Continue annual in-person renewal with a vision test and behind-the-wheel driving test. These requirements remain unchanged.

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Poetry Corner

The New Colossus

Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,

I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

--Emma Lazarus

Illinois Battery Stewardship Law

Beginning January 1, 2026, all single-use and most rechargeable batteries will be accepted at retail and government locations throughout the state, thanks to the Illinois Battery Stewardship Law. The non-profit organization Battery Network has been working to establish a network of collection sites to meet the requirements of the new law. To find a location near you, visit batterynetwork.org. As some retailers continue to adjust to the new regulations, please call locations before visiting to confirm they will accept your battery type.

The following batteries are accepted at SWALCO's household chemical waste (HCW) collection events:

• Single-Use Non-Rechargeable Alkaline and Primary Batteries: AAA, AA, C, D, 9v & 6v, Lithium, Zinc-Air, Zinc-Carbon, Zinc Chloride, and button batteries labeled CR/SR/LR

• Non-Automotive and Non-Marine Lead Acid Batteries: Backup sump pump, riding lawn mower, and small sealed lead acid batteries

• Rechargeable Batteries: Lithium-ion (Li-Ion), Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)

SWALCO hosts two Gurnee drop-off events each month. These events are free for all Illinois residents, and appointments are required. Schedule your appointment today: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/ab9f2c49

Libertyville Connect

NARCAN Is Now Available Over the Counter

NARCAN, which reverses fentanyl poisonings and other opioid overdoses, is now available at your local pharmacy. You can save the life of a friend, neighbor, or family member by keeping NARCAN at home and carrying it with you.

Most health insurance companies cover NARCAN if you purchase it through the pharmacy. If you don't have health insurance, or your insurance doesn't cover it, you can request free Naloxone from the Lake County Health Department.

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Check out our website. Topics include:

· Conversation Goals

· Tips by Child's Age

· When to be Concerned

· Risks & Facts

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Lake County Passage

Know before you go! Check Lake County PASSAGE for real-time, local traffic information. Through PASSAGE you can also sign up for email traffic alerts, twitter alerts, and smartphone apps. Another feature that can be helpful when winter weather strikes is the ability to view camera images from intersections.

Flood Insurance Premium Discounts

Property owners residing in unincorporated Lake County may be eligible to save an average of $241 a year on their flood insurance policies. Currently, there are more than 508 flood insurance policies in unincorporated Lake County.

Annual Evaluation Report the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) program, residents within unincorporated Lake County – who meet certain requirements – are eligible for up to 20% savings on flood insurance premiums. This results in a potential annual total savings of $121,526 overall for residents across the county. Property owners should contact their flood insurance agent to obtain individual savings information.

Since 2008, Lake County has participated in the CRS program and received favorable ratings saving property owners thousands of dollars on their policies. Lake County is required to create an Annual Evaluation Report to maintain the favorable rating.

Highlights from the report include:

During the project year, Lake County issued a number of flood protection-related permits, including elevating structures and utilities as well as the addition of flow-through foundations. These improvements, required per the Lake County Unified Development Ordinance, are designed to protect these structures from future flooding
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission's (SMC) Watershed Management Board cost-share grant program helps fund local stormwater projects. The highest funding priority is flood damage and prevention/mitigation, but other project benefits are also included in funding decisions.
Lake County works continuously with residents and coordinates with other agencies such as the Township Highway Commissioners and Lake County SMC to respond to drainage complaints affecting private properties.
View details of the Annual Evaluation Report

The 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, 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/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakecountyvac/ or call 847.377.3344.

Ride Lake County

Ride Lake County is a borderless countywide paratransit service that provides seniors age 60+ and people with disabilities transportation to any area of Lake County for work, shopping, medical appointments and more.

As a dial-a-ride program, vehicles do not travel in a fixed route each day. Riders schedule their trips in advance and the vehicles provide curb-to-curb service from the rider's desired pick-up and drop-off destinations. Ride Lake County is a shared-ride service, so vehicles may make stops for other passengers.

Click here for Brochure

211 Is Here to Help

211 is a free, confidential, 24-hour information and referral helpline connecting individuals & families in need with access to available health and human services.

211 is Lake County's one-stop shop for help!

Lake County residents can connect to a wide range of services by phone or text, and an expert navigator will guide them to the help they need, regardless of the time of day, the language they speak, or where they live.

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