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:

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

Effective as of June 1, 2022, new restrictions include:

• No burning non-woody yard waste (i.e. leaves and grass)
• No burning of woody yard waste between April 1 and September 30
  • Recreational wood-burning fires that are no larger than 3’ x 3’ x 3’ are always permitted "if  used for warming, cooking, and other recreational purposes"

Burning garbage and construction materials is now and has been prohibited for years before the new ordinance.
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​For more information, see the announcement posted by Lake County's Planning, Building and Development.

To report a suspected open burning violation occurring in the unincorporated area, please call the Lake County Open Burning Hotline at 847-377-2999.
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Following governmental guidelines on the COVID-19 pandemic Shields Township Building will be closed to the public but will continue to conduct business regarding food and emergency assistance.  Passport services will be suspended until further notice as a non-essential service.

Please contact us for details regarding food and assistance and to make a reservation at 847-234-0802.  We will be assisting people by appointment during the following hours:

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 9:00-3:00

PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING TO OUR PARTNERS:

Mother's Trust and Phoenix Rising