Libertyville Township Offices

will be closed on

Wednesday, December 24 thru Friday, December 26

The office will re-open on Monday, December 29 at 8:30 am.

From the Supervisor's Office

Libertyville Township Board Meeting

Tuesday, January 13

7:00 pm at the Township Office

359 Merrill Court, Libertyville

As 2025 comes to an end, I continue to be incredibly grateful for the countless acts of kindness and generosity we experience at Libertyville Township. Every day we witness neighbors reaching out to neighbors in need. Folks dropping off food and monetary donations, neighborhoods, schools, organizations, and businesses organizing and coordinating food drives, others donating toys and books for families to shop for a child’s gift in our Gift Room, donors sponsoring a family for Christmas gifts, etc. To date, there are 317 households in Libertyville Township registered to use the food pantry with new families added weekly. As opposed to churches and other non-for-profit food pantries, our service area must be limited to Libertyville Township. If a family outside of Libertyville Township comes to the food pantry, we will provide them with food and refer them to an alternative pantry. We could not continue to meet the need without your support.

In addition to food, we provide financial assistance to families facing an emergency – utility shut-off, eviction notice, etc. As of December 1, 2025, we have provided $26,125.83 in assistance from our Community Emergency Assistance Fund. This does not include the financial assistance provided with our public dollars.

Because of your kindness, generosity, strong sense of community and trust, we have been able to meet the need. There will never be enough words to adequately thank you for the support you’ve provided.

I hope 2026 brings an abundance of blessings to you and yours.

Have a wonderful holiday season,



Kathleen M. O’Connor

Libertyville Township Supervisor

Food Pantry News

The food pantry operates on Tuesdays from 10 am - 3 pm for any Libertyville Township resident in financial need and provides proof of residency. 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 macaroni and cheese.



*****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.

Open Space Updates

Free Firewood Available

As the Township continues our restoration efforts, we have an excess of firewood. Free firewood is available to Libertyville Township residents at the Oak Openings parking lot - Route 45, Grayslake, IL

On the east side of Route 45, one-half mile north of Casey Road.

JOIN US FOR AN OPEN SPACE VOLUNTEER WORK DAY!

Saturday, January 10--Oak Openings Nature Preserve from 9:00 a.m. to noon.



We will hold a volunteer work day at the Oak Openings 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 Oak Openings Nature Preserve:

Route 45, Grayslake, IL

On the east side of Route 45, one-half mile north of Casey Road.

Meet in the parking lot.

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 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.

Early Voting Info

The Lake County Clerk’s Office announced that December 17th, is the first day registered Lake County voters may submit their Vote by Mail applications for the upcoming March 17, 2026 General Primary Election.

Vote by Mail is a secure, convenient, and accessible voting option available to all registered voters in Lake County. Voters may now apply online, by mail, or in person to receive their ballot for the 2026 Primary Election.

“Today marks the official start of the Vote by Mail application period, and we encourage all eligible voters to take advantage of this accessible and secure voting option,” said Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega. “Planning ahead ensures that every voter has the opportunity to participate in our democratic process in the way that works best for them.”

Under Illinois law, ballots will begin mailing to voters starting February 5, 2026, for those who have submitted a completed application. Voters may track the receipt of their application and ballot at LakeVoterPower.info.

How to Apply for Vote by Mail

Voters may submit their Vote by Mail application by:

• Applying online at LakeVoterPower.info
• Mailing a completed paper application
• Visiting the Lake County Clerk’s Office in person

Applications must be received by the statutory deadline to ensure timely mailing and return of ballots.

For more information about voting options or election deadlines, visit LakeCountyClerk.info or contact the Voting by Mail Department at 847-377-2406 or votingbymail@lakecountyil.gov

 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:



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·        Tips by Child's Age

·        When to be Concerned

·        Risks & Facts

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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

Senator Dick Durbin

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

Township Officials

Kathleen M. O'Connor

Supervisor

Sari Hurtig

Clerk

Martin J. Neal

Highway Commissioner

Christine Feeney

Assessor



Carol A. August, Trustee

Matthew Kovatch, Trustee

Terry A. White, Trustee

Cathleen Dohrn, Trustee