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Recipients of the 2023 Business Excellence Program Honored

The Libertyville Economic Development Commission is thrilled to honor the recipients of the 2023 Business Excellence program for their contributions to the Libertyville community and economy. Honorees include: Improv Playhouse, Our House of Hope, Inc., Reclaimed Artisans Inc., La Villa Lofts by Lovinger Partners, The Mixto Cuisine, How Impressive!, Murphy's Health Foods & Juice Bar, and HG Studios (Heather's Gym, Zen Yoga & Meditation, RPM Cycle & Bootcamp). Visit the program website to learn more here.

Cram the Cruiser

On Sunday, November 19th from 9 am to 1 pm join the Libertyville Police Department and help them fill a Police cruiser with non-perishable goods at Jewel-Osco located at 1300 S. Milwaukee Avenue to benefit Hope Food Pantry. Learn more here.

Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

The annual tree lighting ceremony will be held in Cook Park on Friday, November 24th. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m., with the tree lighting at 7:00 p.m.

Small Business Saturday

Kick off the holiday season and make downtown Libertyville your destination to shop and dine on Saturday, November 25, 2023 – Small Business Saturday, a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Twenty-four small businesses are participating in this year’s MainStreet Libertyville Small Business Saturday Annual Holiday Shopping Tour and offering fabulous raffle prizes.

Pick up a free shopping passport at any participating store or at the Village tree lighting ceremony in Cook Park on Friday, November 24th. Shoppers are encouraged to visit all the stores and get their passports stamped. No purchase is necessary.

After shopping, drop off your stamped passport in the blue raffle box at any participating business to be eligible for a chance to win a raffle prize. The more stamps you get on your passport, the more chances you have of winning a raffle prize. Winners will be contacted the week of November 26th.

For a list of participating businesses click here.

Santa is Coming to Town

The annual Santa Parade will travel through the Village on Saturday, December 2nd and will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the southeast corner of the Village. A Santa tracker map will be available to see when he is nearby. Grab your blankets, holiday cookies, hot chocolate, and chairs to watch Santa. If your street is on Santa’s route, we ask that you avoid parking on the street and use driveways, when possible, to ensure that Santa’s sleigh can fit down the street. The Village’s parks also make a great place to walk or drive and park at to enjoy the Santa parade. For route details click here.

Shop Libertyville for Your Thanksgiving Bounty

Libertyville’s grocers have everything you need to set your festive table. We are thankful for the service our local grocers Sunset Foods, Jewel Osco and Trader Joe’s provide year-round. Shop local groceries, liquor stores, home goods stores, and gifts for your hostess in the Shop60048 Directory at www.Shop60048.com.

Victorian Christmas Tradition

A Victorian Christmas returns to Libertyville’s historic Ansel B. Cook Home this holiday season, decked in lights, finery, and a special anniversary exhibit of books and images charting the history of the most beloved Christmas poem of all time.

Continuing a tradition begun over fifty years ago, the Libertyville Historical Society will welcome visitors to the first floor of the 1878 Cook Home Friday Nov. 24 after the Libertyville tree lighting until 9 p.m., and to both highly decorated floors on Saturdays December 2 and 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A suggested open house donation for adults is $5.00. Children are free. The historic house museum, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is at 413 N. Milwaukee Avenue in the center of Libertyville.

Upcoming Meetings

November 20, 2023
Appearance Review Commission/Historic Preservation Commission- 5:00 p.m.