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

Quick Links

Appealing your Property Tax Assessment

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

Join us for our Monthly Board Meeting!

Join us for our board meeting!
If you would like to speaking during the public comment portion of our board meeting please register by emailing Office@shieldstownship.com
THURSDAY May 19th at 6:30 PM
Our Township Meeting will be held via ZOOM and in the community room at 906 Muir Ave (2nd Floor)

Topic: Shields Township Board Meeting

Time: May 19th at 6:30 PM

Zoom meeting

https://zoom.us/j/8368224545...

Meeting ID: 836 822 4545

Password: Shields

News & Notes

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...

Refuse Referendum

There have been two meetings and a mailing to all of the residents of unincorporated Shields Township regarding the refuse referendum. The following is a summary of the information passed along...

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.