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May 23, 2025
Memorial Day Ceremony
National Register Plaque Unveiling
Ansel B. Cook Home Summer Open Houses 
FY 25/26 Budget in Brief 

Copeland Manor Flood Reduction Project
Festivals of Libertyville 
Household Chemical Waste Collection Event
MainStreet Libertyville's Farmers Market Opening Day
Upcoming Meetings

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Memorial Day Ceremony

Libertyville's Memorial Day Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 26th. Participants will gather at the Metra Train Station at 9:00 a.m. for a procession to Cook Park and Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. The program in Cook Park will consist of music from the Libertyville High School Band, presentations by Mayor Johnson, representatives of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars, and high school essay content winners. Non-emergency Village offices and Village Hall will be closed on Memorial Day. As a reminder, Garbage services will also be delayed one day as a result of the holiday. 

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National Register Plaque Unveiling

On Thursday, May 29  Mayor Johnson will unveil a plaque recognizing the recent placement of the Village downtown historic district on the National Register of Historic places. The event will take place in Cook Park in front of the library, immediately following the 9:00 AM ceremonial season opening of the Farmer’s Market. All are welcome to attend. More details about the designation at www.libertyville.com/historicpreservation. 

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Ansel B. Cook Home Summer Open Houses

The Ansel B. Cook Home, an 1878 house listed on the National Register of Historic Places, features two floors of Victorian-era furnishings and a Libertyville history gallery. Operated by the Libertyville Historical Society. Summer Open House Dates and Hours are as follows:

  • Saturday, June 14, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Saturday, August 2, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 
     $5/adult. Kids free!

Reservations are not required. To learn more visit: https://www.libertyvillehistory.org/ 

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FY 25/26 Budget in Brief

The Village is pleased to present the Budget-in-Brief for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget. The Budget-in-Brief is meant to provide a simplified overview of the 350+ page budget; it includes highlights, a breakdown of taxes, revenue and expenditures, capital, and other important and interesting information. To view the budget-in-brief click here: https://tinyurl.com/5j452ymf. 

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Copeland Manor Flood Reduction Project

The Copeland Manor Flood Reduction Project will begin shortly after Memorial Day at Riverside Park. Throughout the month of June, vehicles will be unable to access the parking lot at Riverside Drive and Glendale Road. The playground and fields at Riverside Park will remain open for use, and vehicles should utilize the parking lot at Valley Park Drive and County Club Drive as needed. Pedestrians will be accommodated around the construction zone by a temporary connector path as shown in the exhibit. Thank you for your patience as we work to reduce flood risks by improving the Village’s stormwater infrastructure. Learn more about the Village’s construction projects  here: https://arcg.is/1rneTb

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Festivals of Libertyville 

Gear up for summer with the Festivals of Libertyville! Whether it's celebrating the tradition of Libertyville Days, soaking up the sun at Dog Days of Summer, art appreciation at the Festival of the Arts, or a PROST! at Oktoberfest, Libertyville festivals are ready for you! Check out the current schedule and details for each festival here: https://www.libertyville.com/1187/Festivals-of-Libertyville. 

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Household Chemical Waste Collection Event

On Saturday, May 24th SWALCO will hold a Household Chemical Waste Collection Event at the Mundelein Metra Station from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Appointments are required. To learn more and to make an appointment visit:  https://www.swalco.org/165/Household-Chemical-Waste-HCW 

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MainStreet Libertyville's Farmers Market Opening Day

Save the Date! Mainstreet Libertyville's 45th Farmers Market will officially open for the season Thursday, May 29th from 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. To learn more click here.

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Upcoming Meetings
Please note all agendas for all meetings can be found here: 
Agendas & Minutes • Libertyville • CivicEngage 

May 27, 2025
Fire & Police Committee Special Meeting- 5:30 p.m.
Board of Trustees Village Board Meeting- 7:00 p.m.

May 28, 2025
Sustain Libertyville Commission- 4:00 p.m.

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