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

Quick Links

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 WEDNESDAY September 22nd at 6:30 PM

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

Topic: Shields Township Board Meeting
Time: September 22, 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

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

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News & Notes

Property Tax Bills Out Soon

The property tax process can be confusing! While taxpayers write their property tax payment to the Lake County Treasurer, Shields Township government only receives about two percent of the average...

ABOLISH TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT?

IL House Bill 4637, sponsored by Representative David McSweeney, would allow the township boards or citizen petition, in McHenry County, to put the question on the ballot to dissolve a township....

Annual Town Meeting

The annual town meeting will be held on Tues. April 10th, at 6:30 pm in the community room of the township building, 906 Muir Ave, Lake Bluff, IL, 60044. Meeting agenda...

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.