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 THURSDAY December 16th at 6:30 PM VIA ZOOM ONLY.

Our December Township meeting will be held on Zoom!

Topic: Shields Township Board Meeting
Time: December 16th, 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

Are You Getting All of the Property Tax Relief to Which You Are Entitled?

Illinois law provides homeowners with certain homestead exemptions - if you are the owner of record and live in the home as a primary residence. Using these exemptions will lower the amount of...

2018 Levy Set

After a lively discussion regarding the Town Fund levy, a 2.1% increased was passed with a pledge not to increase the following year. Supervisor Darraugh noted, " Levies were dramatically...

Passport Hours

M-Th, 9 AM - 4 PM F, 9 AM - 11:30 AM

Please bring with you the following:

Birth certificate or naturalization certificate
Driver's License/state ID/school ID with...

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.