Shields Township

Serving our communities since 1850

Hours

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic Shields Township is open during normal working hours but in-person visits are by APPOINTMENT ONLY.

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

Please call to make an appointment to visit OR for passports.

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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Sign up for Public Comment during our Monthly Township Meetings!

Good morning Shields Township Residents -

If you would like to make public comment at any of Shield Township's monthly board meetings, you must register in advance.

To register please email Office@shieldstownship.com with your name and address.

You will be called on in the order in which your registration was received.

Please be aware, public comment is limited to 3 minutes ONLY.

If you do not register prior to the meeting being called to order you will not be allowed to speak.

Join us for our board meeting THURSDAY November 18th at 6:30 PM

Our November Township meeting will be held on Zoom and in person at the Township!

Topic: Shields Township Board Meeting
Time: November 18th, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Zoom meeting
https://zoom.us/j/8368224545?pwd=bUNMZUR2T1E1SzFjaVR2SEZGbnpsUT09

Meeting ID: 836 822 4545
Password: Shields

Appealing your Property Tax Assessment

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News & Notes

Let's Talk Garbage

The community meeting to discuss the next step will be Tuesday, February 12 at 6:30 pm at the Shields Township community room. Please let all interested parties know about this important meeting...

Single Waste Hauler for Unincorporated Residents

Last fall a referendum passed to allow Shields Township to negotiate for a single waste hauler for the unincorporated residents. This action will provide better service for a lower price. The...

Refuse Referendum garners nearly 65% support. Now what?

This past November the referendum to have Shields Township bid out garbage collection in the unincorporated areas passed with over 65% of the vote. The next step is community meetings to...

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.