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February 2019 (extra news)

News & Notes

Update on Refuse Hauling Contract

Hello Neighbors of unincorporated Shields Township. Three companies bid on our Request for Proposal (RFP) regarding refuse and recycle collections. They were Groot, Lakeshore Recycling Services...

Trucks and asphalt roads are not friends

Did you know that the damage done from one fully loaded garbage truck is equilvalent to 9646 cars?

The damaging effect of the passage of an axle of any load can be represented by a number...

Lake County Board to discuss open burning

The Lake County Board's Energy and Environment Committee will be discussing open burning in the unincorporated Lake County on June 26 at 11 am on the 2nd Floor, Main Conference Room - Central...

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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Lake County Board to discuss open burning

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Lake County Board to discuss open burning

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