May 15, 2020 E-News

Stay at Home Order and Masks in Public

Libertyville Day of Music TONIGHT
MainStreet Libertyville Farmer's Market
Recreation Update
Libertyville Business COVID-19 Financial Impact Survey
Business Resources
Memorial Day Virtual Ceremony

Stay at Home Order and Masks in Public

As a reminder the Stay at Home Order is in effect through May 30^th. With the Governor’s Order extended some restrictions have been lifted, a summary may be found below:
OUTDOOR RECREATION: State parks have begun a phased re-opening under guidance from the Department of Natural Resources. Fishing and boating in groups of no more than two people are permitted.

NEW ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES: Greenhouses, garden centers and nurseries are open as essential businesses.

NON-ESSENTIAL RETAIL: Retail stores not designated as non-essential businesses and operations may re-open to fulfill telephone and online orders through pick-up outside the store and delivery.

ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES AND MANUFACTURING: Essential businesses and manufacturers are required to provide face-coverings to all employees who are not able to maintain six-feet of social distancing, as well as occupancy limits for essential businesses and precautions such as staggering shifts and operating only essential lines for manufacturers.

The Governor’s Order also mandates that individuals wear a face covering or a mask when in a public place where they can’t maintain a six-foot social distance. Face coverings are required in public indoor spaces, such as stores. This applies to all individuals over the age of two who are medically able to tolerate a face covering or mask. To learn more about the Stay at Home Order click here.

Libertyville Day of Music TONIGHT

Join School District 128 tonight at 5:00 p.m. for a Day of Music performing America the Beautiful. All local Libertyville musicians are invited to participate on any instrument or voice!

Invite your local friends and family to participate
Perform in your front or backyard
Create an ensemble of your immediate family members and play for your neighbors
Video yourself/family playing and submit for the Village of Libertyville Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony

Let’s unite for our community and share the joy of music to demonstrate our support for our essential workers. Click here to obtain a copy of the music.

MainStreet Libertyville's Farmer's Market

The annual MainStreet Farmer’s Market which is held in Cook Park will open on June 4th. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the rules of the market have changed to protect guests, volunteers and farmers/vendors. Please click here to read the updated rules.

Recreation Update

Due to the uncertainty pertaining to the safety of public gatherings this summer the Village has made the following decisions regarding Recreation:

Adler and Riverside Pools will be closed for the 2020 season
Other summer programming will be limited
The Sports Complex will remain closed until further notice

We look forward to a future return to normal programming and Sports Complex operations! If you are entitled to a refund for a program cancellation or membership, you will automatically receive a refund via check to your address on-file and do not need to contact us to request it. Please allow us several weeks to process refunds. Stay tuned for a revised summer registration guide. The guide will only be available online, a mailed copy will not be delivered.

Libertyville Business COVID-19 Financial Impact Survey

The Village of Libertyville Economic Development Commission would like to gauge what level of financial assistance local businesses have sought, if this assistance has been received, or if further guidance is required. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey

Business Resources

The Village continues to post links to various business COVID-19 resources on the NewsFlash section of our Business page. Recent additions include a list of personal protection equipment (PPE) providers, new Unemployment guidance, details on a grant from Lake County Workforce to assist businesses in adapting practices and acquiring equipment to safely continue operations, information about state and federal financial resources, and other important advisories.

Memorial Day Virtual Ceremony

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Village’s in-person Memorial Day Ceremony has been canceled. The Village will be holding a virtual Memorial Day Ceremony instead. The ceremony will occur at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 25. Details regarding how to view the ceremony will be posted on the Village website on Monday, May 18.

Upcoming Meetings

May 18- Appearance Review Commission- 12:00 p.m. (Virtual Link)
May 18- Plan Commission- 7:00 p.m. (Virtual Link)
May 20- Economic Development Commission- 7:30 a.m. (Virtual Link)
May 20- Sustain Libertyville Commission- 4:00 p.m. (Virtual Link)