Shields Township

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Refuse Referendum approved to go to vote in November

On November 6, 2018, a referendum for the unincorporated area of Shields Township will be on the ballot. If approved, the referendum will allow Shields Township to contract for refuse services for...

Refuse Referendum

There have been two meetings and a mailing to all of the residents of unincorporated Shields Township regarding the refuse referendum. The following is a summary of the information passed along...

Help a vet to Independence

A program to help vets to independence was recently started at Shields Township. After going through various social services and working with employments specialists, veterans living in The...

About Shields Township

Lake County, in the northeastern corner of Illinois, consists of 18 townships. Shields Township is located on the shore of Lake Michigan and encompasses approximately 18 square miles. It includes all or a portion of Lake Forest, North Chicago, Lake Bluff, and unincorporated Knollwood and Arden Shores.

Not sure if you live in Shields? Click here to use the Lake County "Places Close to Home" tool. When you enter your address, it will show all your taxing districts as well as locations of local schools, police stations, and more.

Being a Good Neighbor

Shields Township is a member of RESPOND Lake County, a network of social service agencies and government working collaboratively and efficiently to provide comprehensive services to residents.

Shields Township encourages residents to take an active role in assisting neighbors in need. Please consider making a donation to one of the social service agencies that serve Shields Township residents (see our Social Service Organizations page for links). We also welcome donations of food, money, or volunteer hours to our Food Pantry. Contact the Supervisor's Office for more information.

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Refuse Referendum approved to go to vote in November

Refuse Referendum

Help a vet to Independence

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