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

Notice of Rescheduled Meeting of Shields Township Board of Trustees Notice is hereby given that the Regular Meeting of the Shields Township Board of Trustees scheduled for Thursday, July 21, 2022, has been rescheduled. The Township Board will convene on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., at the Shields Township Offices, 906 W. Muir Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044.

News & Notes

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...

Request for Proposal for Solid Waste Collection services

The Request for Proposal (RFP) for Solid Waste Collection services is available both online and in the Supervisor's office for those interested in reading the proposal. The RFP will go out May...

Annual Town Meeting

The Annual Township Meeting is held on the second Tuesday in April. The purpose of this meeting is to publish the Supervisor’s Annual Financial Report and the Road District Treasurer’s Annual...

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.