From the Supervisor's Office

Libertyville Township Board Meeting

Tuesday, February 10

7:00 pm at the Township Office

359 Merrill Court, Libertyville

Libertyville Township Offices will be closed on

Monday, February 16 in observance of

Presidents' 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 always in need of diapers(size 3 and 4), mac & cheese, ramen, tuna, coffee and Boost/Ensure.



*****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.

JOIN US FOR AN OPEN SPACE VOLUNTEER WORK DAY!

Saturday, February 14--Liberty Prairie (workday with LC Audubon)



We will hold a volunteer work day at the Liberty Prairie Nature Preserve

No experience is necessary – we’ll show you what to do, and we’ll explain why it’s important. We’ll also provide gloves, goggles and hand tools (if needed), drinking water and snacks.

Wear layers of clothes that can get dirty. We strongly recommend blue jeans, sturdy boots, and three layers on top. We’ve learned that fleece jackets are just a magnet for sticky seeds and are best left in the car. We’ve also learned that if we’re cold we’re miserable, so we always recommend an extra layer of warmth – better to have it and not need it than the other way around.

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.

·    Deep, heavy snow

·    Temperatures or wind chills of 10 degrees or lower

Directions to Liberty Prairie Nature Preserve:

18295 W. Casey Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.

Located on the south side of Casey Road, one mile west of Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21).

Turn into the driveway and park/meet where the driveway crosses the trail. This is a private driveway. Parking is only permitted on volunteer work days.

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  

Good News From The Assessor

New Property Tax Exemption Laws Provide More Tax Relief to Low-Income Senior Citizens. 

Beginning in 2026, the maximum household income for the Low-Income Senior Citizen Assessment Freeze has been increased to $75,000 with additional increases in future years.

Updated Maximum Household Income:

Benefits of Exemption

Property’s assessed value is “frozen” at a base year, meaning that the taxable value does not change, providing protection from increases in the assessed value and resulting in a more stabilized property tax bill.

 Note: This exemption does not “freeze” your taxes, only your taxable assessed value.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be 65 years of age or older
• Own and occupy home as primary residence (for minimum of two Jan. 1^st)
• Have a total household income of $75,000 or less.

Required Documentation

• State-issued ID
• 2025 Federal 1040 income tax forms for all people living in household
• Trust Documents (if property is in a trust)

How to Apply

This exemption must be renewed each year. Apply in-person at my office (no appointment required), or apply online at assessor.lakecountyil.gov

If you have any questions regarding this exemption, or anything else, do not hesitate to call our office at 847-362-5900. We are here to help you in any way we can. 

February Zoom Budget Counseling Class

News From the Highway Commissioner

Snow Removal Operations

The Libertyville Township Highway Department plows approximately 28 miles of unincorporated Libertyville Township roads, including centerline roads, cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets. The Illinois Department of Transportation plows state roads, including Routes 45, 21 (Milwaukee Avenue), 43 (Waukegan Road), 176 (Park Avenue), 60 (Townline Road) and 120 (Belvidere Road). The Lake County Division of Transportation maintains county roads, including Butterfield Road, Winchester Road and St. Mary’s Road.

Plowing generally begins when snow is more than one-inch deep and freezing temperatures indicate that the snow will not melt.

• Please do not shovel or blow snow back into the street after it has been plowed and salted. Snow that is deposited on the street can refreeze and cause hazardous conditions for you or your neighbors
• When it starts to snow, park your vehicle off the street. This protects it from being plowed in. It also prevents receiving a ticket and being towed
• Check that your mailbox and post are in good repair and that they are behind the curb, not leaning out over the street.
• If there is a fire hydrant in front of your home, clear the snow around it. It is there for your protection and that of your neighbors.
• Please remove portable basketball hoops from the right-of-way. The Township is not responsible for damages that occur during snow removal operations.
• Please place garbage and recycling bins on the apron of the driveway. These bins are not to be placed on the roadway as they become hazards for plow drivers.

Lake County's Snow Plow Routes 

The snow is falling again & that means snow plows are driving the roads to help clear the snow and ice and keep the roads safe. Just because you’re driving across Lake County, remember that doesn’t mean that every road is cleared by the Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT).

Our incredible crew at LCDOT provides 24/7 snow & ice response on 26 plow routes marked on blue on this map, covering nearly 840 County highway lane miles. Everything else is plowed by the State, township or local municipality.

See the Snow Plows in Action

Each plow truck is equipped with a dashboard camera that takes snapshots every few minutes. View where our plows are and see what they see on Lake County PASSAGE.

Share Roads with the Snow Plows

When you are driving in snow and icy conditions, you will be sharing the road with LCDOT snow plows. Remember slow down and don’t crowd the plow. Watch this video about snow plow safety.

2026 TOI Scholarship

Accepting Applications: Now - March 2

The Township Officials of Illinois (TOI) awards seven $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors attending college in the state of Illinois.

This year individuals applicants to submit completed applications via email. To be accepted all attachments must be in a .pdf format & attached to an opening email message. If attachments are not in the correct format, they will not be accepted.

Any questions may be directed to TOI at (217)744-2212 or email: teresa@toi.org

Please mail or email your completed application to debbie@toi.org or postmarked no later than March 2, 2026 to:

Township Officials of Illinois

Attn: Scholarship Committee

3217 Northfield Drive

Springfield, IL 62702

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

Use the Warming Center Finder to Find Relief from the Cold 

Residents who do not have access to heat can utilize a warming center. View our Warming Center Finder to find a warm place you or someone you know can go. Before going, please call in advance to confirm availability and hours. 

Poetry Corner

THE BROOK IN FEBRUARY

by Sir Charles George Douglas Roberts

A snowy path for squirrel and fox,

It winds between the wintry firs.

Snow-muffled are its iron rocks,

And o'er its stillness nothing stirs.

But low, bend low a listening ear!

Beneath the mask of moveless white

A babbling whisper you shall hear—

Of birds and blossoms, leaves and light.

 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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For Tips on Talking With Your Kids

Check out our website. Topics include:



·        Conversation Goals

·        Tips by Child's Age

·        When to be Concerned

·        Risks & Facts

Check out the Libertyville Connect site

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. 

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Senator Tammy Duckworth

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Congressman Brad Schneider

State Senator Darby Hills

State Senator Adriane Johnson

State Senator Mary Edly-Allen

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin

State Rep. Bob Morgan

State Rep. Daniel Didech

State Rep. Laura Faver Dias

Jennifer Clark County Board

Sandy Hart County Board

Jessica Vealitzek County Board

Ann Maine Lake County Board

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Kathleen M. O'Connor

Supervisor

Sari Hurtig

Clerk

Martin J. Neal

Highway Commissioner

Christine Feeney

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