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Supervisor's Office: 847-234-0802

Assessor's Office: 847-234-3485

Highway Department: 847-234-0888

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We are here to serve you

• in person

Visit the Shields Township Offices:
  •  During regular service hours (except holidays)
          > Monday-Thursday      8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
          > Friday                           8:30 AM - Noon
  •  Or at an upcoming board meeting. The Board of Trustees generally meets on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Shields Township Community Room

We'd love to see you!

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About Shields Township
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Shields Township is responsible for property assessments, assistance for seniors and low-income residents, and road maintenance for unincorporated areas.

We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our community in a fiscally sound and responsible manner and are always happy to discuss your local township government and the services we provide.

Lake County is located in the northeastern corner of Illinois and consists of 18 townships.
Shields Township sits upon the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan, just north of Moraine and West Deerfield Township. Encompassing approximately 18 square miles, Shields includes Lake Bluff, Lake Forest north of Route 60, North Chicago south of 18th Street, as well as the unincorporated communities of Knollwood and Arden Shores.