Shields Township

Serving our communities since 1850

Hours

Due to the ongoing Covid 19 Pandemic, Shields Township Supervisor's Office will TEMPORARILY be closed to the general public BUT WILL BE OPERATING REMOTELY.

Please call 847-234-0802 during our regular business hours for assistance.

Office: M-Th, 8:30-4:30; F, 8:30-12:00
Passports: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

See our complete holiday schedule for office closures

Quick Links

Join us for our virtual board meeting Thursday

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are maintaining social distancing by holding our monthly Township meeting as a virtual meeting on Zoom. If you would like to join us, please use the link below on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Topic: Shields Township Board Meeting
Time: January 21, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/8368224545?pwd=bUNMZUR2T1E1SzFjaVR2SEZGbnpsUT09

Meeting ID: 836 822 4545
Password: Shields

Appealing your Property Tax Assessment

Filing an appeal? Get step-by-step instructions on how to file your appeal online.

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The passport office has reopened; please call for an appointment.

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News & Notes

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...

Refuse Referendum approved to go to vote in November

On November 6, 2018, a referendum for the unincorporated area of Shields Township will be on the ballot. If approved, the referendum will allow Shields Township to contract for refuse services for...

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.