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Village Hall
70 E. Main St.
Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
(847) 438 - 5141
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Village President
Trustees
Dan Bobrowski
Village Clerk
Village Manager
Ray Keller
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Lake Zurich Doubles Investment in Suburban Forest Canopy |
For 2022, the Village of Lake Zurich doubled its annual investment in neighborhood tree plantings to $100,000 to increase our local tree canopy.
Planting an additional 456 parkway trees this year brings the community a giant step closer to our goal of replacing the 3,000+ trees that were lost to the devastation created by the invasive emerald ash borer beetle.
The 2022 plantings will occur in two parts, half in spring and half in autumn.
Neighborhoods selected to receive new parkway trees this year include Ancient Oaks, Braemar, Bristol Trail, Hunters Creek, Industrial Park, Mohawk Point and Wicklow.
Spring plantings are expected to begin by the end of May and fall plantings by the end of October.
Tree species selection is completed with a preference for species native to northern Illinois and those that enhance the diversity of the overall tree population.
Selection of all trees is completed with the Village’s full-time ISA certified Arborist, volunteer resident Tree Commission, and the Director of Public Works.
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Yard Waste & Compost
Collection Underway
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Weekly yard waste and curbside composting collection in Lake Zurich is now underway until mid-December. Collection occurs on the same day as your normal refuse/recycling collection.
Prairieland Disposal / LRS will provide curbside compost collection of all food scraps and yard waste — both go into the same bin.
If you already participate in yard waste collection, you can now add all your food scraps to the same bin.
An optional 3rd cart for yard waste / food scraps is available from Prairieland Disposal / LRS for $5 a month. Call them at 847-381-9300 or send them an online message.
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Hydrant Flushing Has Begun |
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Hydrants are flushed once a year to flush out accumulated sediments, assure that the hydrants are in proper working order, and ensure water quality.
Although the temporary discoloration in your tap water is not harmful, we recommend that you DO NOT wash clothes the day before, the day of, and the day after hydrant flushing for your area since discoloration can occur outside of the scheduled flushing area.
If your clothing should become stained, the Village offers rust-removing detergent, which must be used before the clothes are dried. This free detergent can be obtained at the Village Hall, 70 E. Main Street.
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Main Street Gallery Opening |
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Mainstreet Art Center on Main Street is expanding!
Mainstreet Gallery will bring Fine Art to Lake Zurich’s community. The gallery will exhibit and sell contemporary fine art, including paintings, works in clay, glass, wood, fiber, and mixed media. In addition to local artists.
Mainstreet Gallery will be representing nationally-known artists.
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Register to Vote for 2022 Elections |
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June 28, 2022 General Primary Election
November 8, 2022 General Election
Some of the many offices to be nominated during the June 28 primary include US Senator, Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Senators, State Representatives, and Lake County Sheriff.
The Lake County Clerk's Office has a great voter resource via the "Voter Power" button below. Click that to request a mail-in ballot be sent to your mailbox, check your certificate of registration, and see the ballot ahead of time.
You can register to vote online in Illinois by clicking below. All new voters must be 17 years old on or before the June 28 Primary election and turn 18 on or before the November 8 General election.
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Lake Zurich Rules on Political Signs |
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The Village Code for political campaign signs is as follows and no longer regulates the time period when such signs can be placed on private property.
Signs used for the expression of non-commercial ideas and messages, which include but are not limited to signs advocating a public issue recommending a candidate for public office. alerts, or warnings. are permitted in all Lake Zurich zoning districts.
a. Non-commercial message signs may be constructed as either freestanding, wall, or window signs. There is no limit on the number of signs permitted.
b. Freestanding and wall-mounted non-commercial message signs in residential districts are limited to 16 square feet in area. Non-commercial message signs in all other districts are limited to 32 square feet in area.
c. Window-mounted non-commercial message signs must meet the coverage limitations of window signs. If no coverage is specified. the limitation is 30% of the window area.
d. Freestanding non-commercial message signs must be located five feet from any lot line.
e. Non-commercial message signs posted on private property must have the permission of the property owner.
f. Non-commercial message signs may not be illuminated.
g. Non-commercial message signs cannot be used as a temporary off-premise sign.
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Help Needed: Maintenance Worker |
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The Village of Lake Zurich has an excellent career opportunity to work as a full-time Maintenance Worker in the Public Works Department.
Responsibilities include a variety of tasks related to construction, repair and maintenance of Village buildings, streets, storm drainage systems, sanitary sewer and water systems, and water treatment facilities; landscape and tree maintenance; snow removal, street sweeping, and provide support for special events.
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April 30 - Drop Off Unwanted Meds |
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On Saturday, April 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the Lake Zurich Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.
Bring your pills for disposal to the Lake Zurich Police Department at 200 Mohawk Trail in Lake Zurich.
The service is free and anonymous; no questions asked.
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Guys and Dolls Coming to LZ Performing Arts Center |
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Abor Day Volunteers are still needed for several parks around Lake Zurich.
Wrangle up those neighborhood kids and explore volunteer opportunities below.
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Upcoming Village Meetings |
May 2, 2022
7:00 pm - Village Board of Trustees @ Village Hall
May 3, 2022
6:30 pm - Tree Commission @ Community Services
May 12, 2022
6:30 pm - Parks & Rec Advisory Board @ Village Hall
8:00 am - Police Pension Board @ Village Hall
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