Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Shields Township Board of Trustees scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024, has been rescheduled. The Township Board will convene on Wednesday May 29, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., at the Shields Township Offices, 906 Muir Avenue, Lake Bluff, IL 60044.

Shields Township Board meeting has been canceled for this evening and rescheduled for next Wednesday, May 29th at 5:30p.m.

Lake County's Waukegan Salvation Army has announced a continuation of their Paper Pantry program for residents in need. This year, up to 70 local families will be provided with ​toiletries, hygiene products and other paper items not found in other local food pantries on a 'first come first served' basis.

For more information, view or download this flier:

In association with local communities and Catholic Charities, various weekly and monthly dining events are offered exclusively to area seniors. The newest partnership, with Waukegan Township's Patricia A. Jones Center (formerly "Park Place"), will be holding senior lunches starting April 26, 2024.

Please share with your communities, senior groups, social media platforms and anyone who may benefit from gathering with friends and new acquaintances.

Through April 13, 2024, IRS-Trained volunteers offer free and confidential tax preparation assistance to local taxpayers of households making under $64,000. Call 847-780-6644.

Please note that regular Meetings of the Board will now be held at 5:30 PM. Click here to learn more.

Please see information from North Shore Water Reclamation District on how to reduce possible backups in your home and community. 

Shields Township is offering a low-income senior snow removal program. Please call the Township Offices at 847-234-0802 for more details and to determine if you qualify.