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September 16, 2022

2022 Community Bike Ride
Businesses Wanted for Trunk or Treat Event
Fire Department Car Seat Check
Rockland Corridor Flood Reduction Project Open House
Get Your Tickets for MainStreet Libertyville's Oktoberfest
IDOT Milwaukee Ave. Resurfacing
2nd Annual Hire Lake County Job Fair
GLMV and Advocate Condell Community Roundtable
Sign Up for Canlan's Youth Basketball League
Apply for a $10,000 Small Business Grant
Drive Green, Save Green with EVs in Libertyville!
Employment Opportunities
The background is bright light blue. Black outlines of two bicycles are at the top behind a logo in the shape of an L designed like an American flag. Beneath the logo is the word "Libertyville." Black text with a white shadow says "2022 Community Bike Ride."

2022 Community Bike Ride

Join the Libertyville Bicycle Advisory Commission for its annual Community Bike Ride! This fun, family-friendly bike ride has the option of a 2.5 mile loop or a 5 mile loop with smart cycling activities for kids of all ages. Meet the Libertyville Police Department Bike Unit and School Resource Officer, win giveaways, and meet your neighbors in the great outdoors! 

Online registration has closed; in-person registration will be available at 8:30 am the day of the event.
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Businesses Wanted for Trunk or Treat

The Libertyville Recreation Department invites your business to participate in its new Trunk or Treat event! From 10 am to 11:30 am on Saturday, October 29th, decorate your personal or business vehicle and wear your best costume to hand out candy to kids and adults!

The event is limited to 25 vendors. Cost to participate is $50; registration ends on October 7th. To register, click here. Questions? Call Libertyville Recreation at 847-918-7275.
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Fire Department Car Seat Check

Need a new car seat installed? Not sure if yours is buckled in? Stop by the Libertyville Fire Department's Car Seat Checkpoint at Adler Park, 1500 N. Milwaukee, from 9 am to noon on Saturday, September 24th.

No registration required!
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Rockland Corridor Flood Reduction Project Open House

Residents will begin to see construction of Phase 2 of the Rockland Corridor Flood Reduction Project the week of September 19th.

An open house will be held at Village Hall, 118 W. Cook Ave., from 4 pm to 6 pm on Thursday, September 22. For details, click here.
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Get Your Tickets for MainStreet Libertyville's Oktoberfest

PROST! Dust off your lederhosen for MainStreet Libertyville's Oktoberfest on September 23rd and 24th. Listen to live music with a stein of bier, compete in a best dressed contest, and cheers with your neighbors!

To buy tickets, click here.
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IDOT Milwaukee Ave. Resurfacing

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) began pavement resurfacing of Milwaukee Ave. on August 29th.

The project will cover the road between Church St. and Adler Park and should be completed by early November. The work also includes sidewalk accessibility upgrades, structure improvements, and new road markings. For details, click here.
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2nd Annual Hire Lake County Job Fair

Looking for a change? Interested in who's hiring in the area? Join the 2nd Annual Hire Lake County Job Fair from 11 am to 1:30 pm on Tuesday, September 27th at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. Veterans receive 30 minutes of early access!

To reserve your spot, click here.
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GLMV and Advocate Condell Community Roundtable

Join Advocate Condell Medical Center and the GLMV Chamber of Commerce for breakfast and networking on Wednesday, September 28th! Learn about the current state of health and safety in your community, what's new at Advocate Condell, and what it all means for you!

RSVP by September 26th. To register, click here.
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Sign Up for Canlan's Youth Basketball League

Dribble your way into fall with Canlan's Youth Baskeball League! The league is an instructional and recreation-based program for youth ages 5 to 14. Sportsmanship and instruction are the focus in a safe and encouraging environment.

For program details and to register, click here.
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Apply for a $10,000 Small Business Grant

Small business owners are invited to apply for $10,000 grants through Verizon's Small Business Digital Ready program! By joining their free program, businesses will get access to courses, live coaching, and the opportunity for funding.

For requirements and to register, click here.
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Drive Green, Save Green with EV in Libertyville 60048!

Making the switch to an electric vehicle? Put the spark back in your car buying experience with Libertyville's Mile of Cars!

Take advantage of up to $4000 off in EV rebates through the IL EPA. For a complete list of dealers and spots with all the new car accessories, head to www.Shop60048.com!
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Employment Opportunities

The Village is currently hiring for the following positions:

  • Part-Time Fire Prevention Inspector
For job descriptions and requirements, click here.
Don't see the right fit? Get alerts for future job postings at Notify Me > Government Jobs!

Upcoming Meetings


September 19th
Appearance Review Commission/Historic Preservation Commission - 5:00 p.m.

September 21st
Economic Development Commission - 7:30 a.m.
Sustain Libertyville Commission - 4:00 p.m.
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