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Diana O'Kelly, Township Supervisor

October 21, 2024

Leaf Vacuum Starts for Unincorporated Fremont Township

Just a reminder that Groot is asking that you have your leaves out each Monday by 6 am through November 29. While they tell us to have the leaves out on Mondays, as the season progresses, they may not be there on Monday due to the volume of leaves they pick up elsewhere. During the major drop, pickups may take longer than a week. Please have patience as they will get to you. If you feel you have been missed, please contact our office at 847 223-2847.


Groot must have a 3 foot clearance of any obstructions including mailbox, boulders, signs, yard decorations etc. You must keep leaves away from those structures.


The vac hose reach is 3 feet, so piles will need to be as close as possible to the road. Avoid filling ditches, which can result in clogged culverts and storm sewer in the event of heavy downpours.


Avoid parking along the street because if your car is parked in front of the leaves, Groot cannot vacuum them. Groot will not return if you car has blocked their ability to vacuum the leaves causing you to wait until their next pick up.


This service is for leaves only!!! You are not required to use this service, it is meant as a convenience for you. Approach this service with reasonable expectations, given the unpredictable variables that exist. We anticipate snow, ice, rain and wind to throw in curveballs. If you wish to use compost bags, the Groot stickers are available for purchase at the service desk at either Jewel in Mundelein. If you are 65 or older you are eligible for a senior discount. Please bring your driver's license or state ID with your current address so we can sign you up for the Senior discount wjth Groot.

Early Voting at Fremont Township Starts Today

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Fremont Township is an early voting location ending November 2. The hours are Monday through Friday from 9 am til 5 pm and Saturday from 9 am til 2 pm. Please go around to the back of our building to the community room. We are located at 22385 Illinois Route 60, Mundelein.


Vote by Mail ballots may be dropped at early voting locations only during voting hours or there is a drop box at the Mundelein Court House for your convenience.


If you want to confirm your early voting or election day voting location, request a mail-in ballot, or view your ballot in advance, visit Lake County Clerk's Voter Power site.

Medicare Counselor for Fremont Township Residents

Need help reviewing your medicare drug plan and live in Fremont Township? Everyone should review it yearly. We are taking appointments to meet (by Phone) with our Ship Counselor to discuss Medicare plan options during open enrollment.


Appointments are available on Mondays and Wednesdays until 12/4/24 from 9:00 am until 2:30 pm. You must have created a user name and password from www.mymedicare.gov and have them both available for your appointment. If you need help creating an account, or need to make an appointment, please call Nancy at 847 223-2847.


Turning 65 and signing up for Medicare? Our counselor can help you.

Last year this program saved our residents over $80,000.

Appointments at the DMV

Do you need to schedule an appointment at the DMV? Click here


Seniors may schedule an appointment by calling us at 800-252-8980 and pressing 2. 

Kirk Players Presents and Then There Were None

The Kirk Players are excited to announce the first play of our 59th season: And Then There Were None. This wonderful Agatha Christie mystery will be performed the weekend of November 1st , and be performed with three shows Friday night, Saturday night, and Sunday matinee at Mundelein High School.

Saddlebrook Farms Fall Craft Show

SADDLEBROOK FARMS ANNUAL FALL CRAFT SHOW

         

Saturday, November 16 and Sunday, November 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

At the Community Lake Lodge located at            2601 Saddlebrook Drive

Grayslake, Il.

 

Peterson Rd, (East of Route 60 and

West of Route 83) to Behm Lane to

Saddlebrook Dr.

Follow signs to Lake Lodge.

Native Landscaping in a Changing World


NATIVE LANDSCAPING IN A CHANGING WORLD

Saturday November 16, 2024, 8:30am – 1:00pm 

Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center 

2007 North Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach, IL 

  

Keynote Dr. Trent Ford, Illinois State Climatologist: Landscape Management Challenges and Nature-Based Solutions in a Changing Climate. 

  

Dr. Murphy Westwood, Vice President of Science and Conservation at the Morton Arboretum: How Healthy Urban Forests Can Support Threatened Trees and Mitigate Climate Change 

  

 Eileen Davis, Lake County Forest Preserve Environmental Educator: Landscaping for a Changing Climate 

  

Information and registration: Laketoprairie.wildones.org

Lake Forest Civic Orchestra

The Lake Forest Civic Orchestra celebrates its 36th season of high quality, community led performing arts on Chicago’s North Shore. Our theme for the season is “Epics, Odes, and Sagas” and programming on each concert will demonstrate how stories are told musically. The biggest story they'll share is Beethoven’s 9th symphony. This concert, with chorusmaster John Hughes and voices of Chicago Master Singers, Lux Cantorum Chicago, and community members, will be presented on January 19, 2025 at the James Lumber Performing Arts Center in Grayslake, Illinois - a venue large enough to perform this epic tale.

More Information

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Recycle Bedding, Shoes, Flags and Eyeglasses in our Shed

Recycle bedding and items for the dogs, (leashes, collars, toys, pet food etc.), shoes, yarn, American flags, eyeglasses and hearing aids in the shed in our front parking lot.


We still have our textile bin next to the shed.

 What can I put in the textile bin?

Email Us With Your Comments For Our Board of Trustees

If you have comments for our board, and can't make our meetings, please email Chris McCann at clerk@fremonttownship.com with your comments.

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If you need to contact me, please call the office at 847 223-2847 or my cell at 847 833-1019.

  

Diana O'Kelly

Fremont Township Supervisor  

Fremont Township Representatives


    

Diana O'Kelly

Supervisor


Alicia Dodd

Highway Commissioner


Joe Herchenbach

Assessor


Christina McCann 

Clerk 


Trustees

Connie Shanahan

Jeri Atleson

Keith Voss

Nick Dollenmaier



Next Board Meeting, November 4 at 6:30 pm

Important Links



Illinois 60/83 Study


Report Blocked Railroad Crossing



Pace Options in Fremont Township


State of Illinois Unclaimed Money


Lake County Crimestoppers 


Village of Grayslake 

Village of Hawthorn Woods 

Village of Mundelein 

Village of Round Lake

Village of Round Lake Park

Village of Wauconda 

 Lake County 

 Fremont Township 

 Fremont Library 

 Swalco