In This Week's Edition:

March 4^th Town Hall
Referendum Videos
Early Voting
Mayor’s Business of the Day
Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) – Facts and Prevention
10th Annual Multi-Chamber/GLMV Extreme Block Party & Taste of The Town 
  

March 4th Town Hall Meeting

On the March 17, 2020 Presidential Primary Ballot, the residents of the Village of Libertyville will have the opportunity to answer a question regarding imposing a non-home rule local sales tax of 1%. The tax is equivalent to a penny per dollar on general merchandise. The local sales tax would NOT apply to medicines, titled goods, such as cars and trailers, and most groceries. If approved by voters, the additional sales tax is projected to generate approximately $2,000,000 in new revenue annually after the repeal of the Places for Eating tax. On Wednesday, March 4^th a Town Hall meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Libertyville Civic Center to learn more about the Referendum.  For further information click here. 

Referendum Videos

The Village has created a series of videos featuring the Mayor and Village Board which discuss the upcoming Non-Home Rule Sales Tax Referendum. To view the videos click here. 

Early Voting

Locations for early voting sites with regular hours beginning on March 2^nd through March 14^th and extended hours through March 16^th may be found here. Every vote counts! To learn more about regular polling locations visit the Village’s community portal here.   

Mayor's Business of the Day

The most recent Business of the Day was Dangela's Dumplings. Dangela's Dumplings recently opened at 133 N. Milwaukee Ave. in the Libertyville Crossings center.  Dangela's specializes in traditional Chinese dumplings, made by hand and available in several flavors and styles.  Mayor Weppler met with the owner, Angela, to learn how they are made and to sample the delicious fare.  Watch the video here.

There are over 100 Mayor’s Business of the Day videos available for viewing here. 

Restaurant Week Begins TODAY

Get Your Forks Out and let the dining begin! Lake County Restaurant Week begins TODAY. View amazing options including 11 terrific Libertyville participants here.   

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) - Facts and Prevention

Although the risk to Illinois residents remains low, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with local, state and federal health partners to take all preventative steps available to limit the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Earlier this month, Illinois became the first state to provide in-state coronavirus testing, and IDPH is currently conducting hospital assessments to determine all available capacity, should more people need medical care.
 
To protect yourself and others from getting and spreading respiratory illnesses, prevention is critical. Do your part to slow the spread of illnesses by taking the following steps:

• Stay home when sick
• Cover coughs and sneezes
• Wash hands often with soap and water
• Routinely clean frequently touched surfaces
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Illinois Department of Public Health
• Lake County Health Department

Please contact the Illinois Department of Public Health by calling (800) 889-3931 or email DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV to get your coronavirus questions answered.
 
For more information about how you can prepare for the spread of the virus and steps you can take to stay healthy,CLICK HERE. 

10th Annual Multi-Chamber/GLMV Extreme Block Party & Taste of the Town

On Saturday, March 14 from 10 am – 3 pm the Multi-Chamber/GLMV Extreme Block Party will take place at the Doubletree Hotel located at 510 E Rt 83 in Mundelein. The event will feature more than 100 local vendors, food samples, and fun for the whole family. The event is free and open to the public. To learn more  click here.  

Upcoming Village Meetings (all meetings at Village Hall unless noted)

March 2, 2020-Board of Fire and Police Commissioners- 4:00 p.m.
March 3, 2020-Committee of the Whole- 6:00 p.m. 
March 4, 2020-Human Relations Commission- 4:00 p.m.
March 4, 2020-Non-Home Rule Sales Tax Referendum Town Hall Mtg.- 7:00 p.m.
March 10, 2020-Water and Sewer Committee- 7:00 p.m.
March 10, 2020-Village Board of Trustees-8:00 p.m.