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September 23, 2022

Mayor's Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month
Residents Invited to Take Recreation Survey
Businesses Wanted for Trunk or Treat Event
Get Your Tickets to MainStreet Libertyville's Oktoberfest
IDOT Overnight Work
Fire Department Car Seat Check
Senior Center Historic Pullman Trip
2nd Annual Hire Lake County Job Fair
GLMV and Advocate Condell Community Roundtable
Free Small Business Development Workshop
U of I Extension Fall Compost Giveaway
Score a Win for the Home Team with Takeout in Libertyville!
Employment Opportunities
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Mayor's Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month

At the September 13th Village Board meeting, Mayor Johnson issued an official proclamation recognizing September 15th through October 15th, 2022 as Hispanic Heritage Month.

To read the proclamation, click here.
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Residents Invited to Take Recreation Survey

Residents are invited to share their input with Libertyville Recreation about which programs and events they'd like to see! The department appreciates any and all community feedback as it plans its next year of programming.

Survey closes on October 13th. To take the survey, click here.
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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!

Only 15 vendor spots are still available. 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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Get Your Tickets for MainStreet Libertyville's Oktoberfest

PROST! Dust off your lederhosen for MainStreet Libertyville's Oktoberfest today, Friday, September 23rd and tomorrow, Saturday, September 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 Overnight Work

As part of Illinois Department of Transportation's improvement project on Milwaukee Avenue, residents should be aware of overnight resurfacing work between Church St. and Adler Park beginning Monday, September 26th. The work will occur between 7 pm and 5 am through Friday, September 30th, weather permitting.

The overnight work will decrease the need for construction during peak traffic hours. For more information about the IDOT project, click here.
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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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Senior Center Historic Pullman Trip

Join the Senior Center on a trip to the historic Pullman District on Thursday, October 20th! This active, vibrant Chicago neighborhood embodies the continuing American story of the city. The Historic Pullman Foundation will lead participants on a walking tour of the neighborhood.

Bus leaves at 9:30 a.m. $50 ticket includes transportation, walking tour, museum, and lunch. To register, contact Jennifer West at civiccenterlib@sbcglobal.net or 847-247-7659. Please note that payment must be made prior to registration confirmation.
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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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Free Small Business Development Workshop

Looking for the next up-and-comer in your small business? Struggling to staff? Join the CLC Small Business Development & International Trade Center at 9 am on Thursday, September 29th for "Be a Talent Magnet: Ways to Post, Interview, and Hire for Top Talent."

This event is free. To register, click here.
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U of I Extension Fall Compost Giveaway

BYOB (Bring Your Own Bucket) for free compost from SWALCO, U of I Extension, and the Master Gardeners of Lake County on Friday, September 30th! Lake County residents may collect up to 10 gallons of compost per household from 11 am to 3 pm at University of Illinois Extension at the College of Lake County, 100 US 45 in Grayslake.
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Score a Win for the Home Team with Takeout in Libertyville!

Hungry for game day? Whether it's pizza, wings, or chips and dip, the 90 restaurants of Libertyville are on the offense with the perfect takeout options!

Find your taste touchdown at www.LibertyvilleDining.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 26th
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals - 7:00 p.m.

September 27st
Public Works Committee - 7:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees Village Board Meeting - 8:00 p.m.
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