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EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Following governmental guidelines on the COVID-19 pandemic Shields Township Building will be closed to the public but will continue to conduct business regarding food and emergency assistance. ...

Shields Township's COVID-19 Notice

Shields Township will continue regular business hours until further notice. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am. - 4:30 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.- noon on Friday. Our monthly board...

SENIOR FREEZE EXEMPTIONS FILE ONLINE

Senior freeze exemptions should be filed online at Lakecountyil.gov smartfile E-Filing portal. The senior freeze letters will be mailed in the next few weeks from the Chief County Assessment...

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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