Shields Township

Serving our communities since 1850

Hours

Shields Township is open during normal working hours but please be aware that passport are by APPOINTMENT ONLY on Mondays & Thursdays.

Shields Township Supervisor's Office looks forwarding to serving you.

M-Th: 08:30 AM until 4:30 PM

Friday: 08:30 AM until 12:00 PM

See our complete holiday schedule for office closures

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Next Meeting

The Shields Township Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, June 30 at 6:30 pm. See the agenda.

The public is welcome to attend in person at the Shields Township Offices, 906 W. Muir, Lake Bluff, or to watch on Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/8368224545?pwd=bUNMZUR2T1E1SzFjaVR2SEZGbnpsUT09 - Meeting ID: 836 822 4545 - Password: Shields).

News & Notes

Shields Township FYIs: What's going on?

By now most people have probably noticed the new smoke shop in the little "caboose" on Waukegan Road. Some people have contacted Shields Township or Lake County with concerns about signage,...

Food Resources in Lake County

Other Food Resources

Here are some additional food resources in Lake County. Call ahead to confirm they are open as situations change often.

Emmanuel Faith Bible Christian Center, 1840...

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. ...

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.