July 31, 2020 E-News

Village Hall and Non-Essential Buildings are Open
Libertyville Theater Demolition Request
Village Launches Human Relations Commission Survey
Lake County Restaurant Rally
Vote by Mail
Business Resources

Village Hall and Non-Essential Buildings are Open

During the last few months Village Hall and all non-essential buildings have remained closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Monday, July 27 these buildings re-opened to the public. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Safety measures such as glass at the business counter have been installed to protect the public and staff. Visitors are required to wear a mask. The community is encouraged to continue to use contactless methods of conducting Village business such as online payments and use of the Village Hall drop box. Non-cash payments are preferred for any business transactions at this time. The Libertyville Sports Complex will remain closed due to Restore Illinois Phase 4 restrictions.

Libertyville Theater Demolition Request to be Considered at August 11 Village Board Meeting

At the request of the petitioner, the Village Board, at their August 11th Village Board meeting at 8:00 p.m. will consider the Historic Preservation Commission's recommendation to deny a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition of the Libertyville theater building. The meeting will be held virtually due to the Restore Illinois Phase 4 restrictions. Members of the public who wish to comment may do so prior to the meeting by sending an e-mail to VOL@libertyville.com or dropping off a written comment to the Village Hall at 118 W. Cook Avenue. The meeting agenda will be posted online on August 6 and may be found here: www.libertyville.com/agendacenter. The virtual meeting link will be located at the top of the agenda. Members of the public may also comment during the meeting by using the chat function or sending an e-mail to VOL@libertyville.com.

Village Launches Human Relations Commission Survey

The Village of Libertyville’s Human Relations Commission (“HRC”), is made up of Libertyville resident volunteers appointed by the Mayor. Its mission is to foster attainable housing, equal opportunity and fair treatment for all residents, and positive relations between racial, ethnic and other groups that make up our community, with the ultimate goal of enhancing all residents’ quality of life. The HRC has developed a survey to help focus its efforts on issues of most importance to residents and is seeking input. The brief survey is confidential. It also includes an option to receive additional information regarding participating in small-group meetings with other residents to share more insights with the HRC.

Responses are due by August 13. The survey may be taken online at www.libertyville.com/HRCSurvey. Paper copies are also available at Village Hall located at 118 W. Cook Avenue. Completed paper surveys may be dropped off in the green mailbox in front of the Village Hall.

Lake County Restaurant Rally

Get Your Forks Out for the Lake County Restaurant Rally beginning July 31st. Support more than 15 participating Libertyville restaurants.

This inaugural foodies' rally supports our land of lakes local cuisine makers and helps offset the impact of the coronavirus on businesses in Lake County.

It's simple: arrive at a participating location, check in using your dedicated mobile pass to show you're in attendance. Those checked in at a location through August 9 are entered into a sweepstakes to win a gift card to the participating eatery. Click here to get your mobile pass, or text "SAVOR" to 224-706-1133.

Eat and Drink Local with top-notch cuisine throughout Lake County during these delectable 10 days.www.lakecountyrestaurantrally.com

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Vote by Mail

Due to COVID-19, the Lake County Clerk’s Office is encouraging all voters to vote by mail and avoid lines during early voting or on Election Day. Feel safe when voting from the comfort of your own home.

Request an official ballot for the November 3, 2020 election by logging on to www.LakeVoterPower.info

All ballot requests must be received in the Lake County Clerk's Office by 5:00 pm, October 29, 2020.

Ballots will be mailed to your residence or alternate mailing address beginning September 24, 2020.

Your voter ballot must be hand delivered to the Lake County Clerk's office or returned to their office with a postmark no later than November 3, 2020.

Please call 847-377-2406 or 847-377-VOTE if you have questions or don't receive your ballot. You may also track your ballot by calling the Clerk’s Office or logging into www.LakeVoterPower.info beginning September 24, 2020.

Business Resources

The Village continues to post links to various business COVID-19 resources on the NewsFlash section of our Business page. Information includes links to state and federal financial resources, as well as Department of Health, Department of Labor and other advisories.

Upcoming Meetings

August 4, 2020- Parks and Recreation Committee 6:00 p.m. (virtual meeting)